We booked the cruise as a package from the UK. It included flights, transfers and one night pre-cruise in an Orlando hotel. I was never able to download and print my voucher booklet, but the agents at the airport and hotel sorted us out without any problems. The hotel was fine, within walking distance of a few places to eat. The bus transfer to the port was on time and easy.

The queue for security at Port Canaveral was stupid! For the door we were at, there were 2 intertwining queues snaking around. We were in the priority one and it took us 40 minutes to get through! Reason for the delay: one security barrier for everyone at that side of the building. There needs to be more. Once through that, the check in area was almost empty, so we were on board in about 5 minutes. We were able to get to our cabin immediately. It was a decent sized balcony cabin, and a good cabin steward, Jason. He kept it immaculate, full of towel animals and quickly found us the sharps box we had requested.

The ship was the standard large Royal Caribbean layout, with the Royal Promenade, Windjammer, ice rink etc. Read more