My husband an I salied with Royal Caribbean for the first time at the end of Septemeber. I'll start with the CONS:

1. The embarkation process was like being in a herd of disorganized cattle. We arrived at the port at the designated time slot we were given based on the floor our cabin was on. We were given a number and told to have a seat. We sat for over an hour. People who arrived well after us were given lower #'s since they cycle back to the1st set of #'s....so.....when they called all people holding the number 1 - 20 can board now permitted people who had just come in and gotten the #1 before we could board holding the #47. I was miffed...but hey...I'm on vacation.

2. Every where you go on this ship there is someone hawking alcohol...and I mean "in your face". Additionally every day time activity invloved alcohol on some level. I normally look forward to having relaxing, entertaining days at sea, but I was bored out of mind , and couldn't wait to get to port. Read more