I find it difficult to avoid lambasting this cruise. It's our second time on the Voyager, sixth with Royal Caribbean and about the 17th cruise we've experienced. I have noticed a steady decline in service and quality over the past few years, not just with Royal Caribbean but with most cruise lines. However, prices in real terms are lower than in previous years so "you get what you pay for".

Problems started at the dinner table on the first night. The wine package contained only Australian and New Zealand wines. I looked at the main wine list and selected a French Bordeaux - not available. Other table guests had the same problem having selected the wine package. Many, many of the wines on the list were unavailable.

Further problems were encountered at most of the bars and restaurants throughout the ship. A particular wine my wife liked, a Provence rose (ONLY 2 Roses available on the ship) was often not served at the location we found ourselves patronising. We'd move to another location that did serve this wine. Read more