This was my fifth cruise and second on a Royal Caribbean ship. We selected this cruise because my parents had already booked it, and the ports looked interesting.

We are a family with two small children - ages 3 and 10 1/2 months at the time of cruising. So if you are looking for reviews of the shows- you're not going to find them here! We were back in the rooms by then.

General impressions: we got to the port fairly late in the afternoon after flying all day. Check-in was very easy. The Royal Caribbean transfer was helpful. You board a bus at the airport, and your luggage goes in a small truck. You next see it on board later that evening. It was nice not to have to lug that around - we had enough to handle! Everyone has mentioned how the ship is ready for dry dock, etc. The ship looked great. Not the signs of wear and tear. I think cruise ship decor is kind of tacky and dated to begin with, so I can't comment on that. Read more