Embarkation was a breeze, and was the second half of a cruise tour commencing in Fairbanks. RCCL does a great tour package with 5 star accommodations, appropriate included excursions/activities and plenty of other options. The Arctic Circle flight was outstanding.

We had great service at dinner in the dining room and our cabin steward was phenomenal. Food was better than average and presentation was satisfactory. We were travelling with a group of eight and dinner was the time of day when we all gathered and shared our day's adventures, so we didn't try the other dinner options. Breakfast and most lunches were at the Windjammer buffet which was, well, a buffet.

To our knowledge, no one of the 2100 passengers got sick on the cruise, due no doubt to RCCL's relentless diligence on wiping down all handrails and elevator push pads, and providing sensor operated waterless hand washing stations at the entry to all dining areas. Read more