After 11 cruises (Carnival-never again, Holland America, and Princess) this being our 4th Royal Caribbean (RCI) cruise I thought I would start reviewing them and help others have a trip of a lifetime. I still prefer RCI over any of the other 4 brands I've been on by far and planning to stick to RCI for future cruises. The value, service, boat features, food and entertainment are second to none for the price you pay you can't get a better time (if you haven't cruised before DO IT!!). The staff works crazy long hours and extremely hard and always with a smile on there faces. They always do there best to make you feel welcomed. Whether it's your room attendant asking how your day is or your wait staff remembering your names and how you like your coffee. If you have complaints about a cruise you really should reevaluate your standards of a vacation. What more can you ask for? Your waited on hand and foot, no need to make your bed, do dishes, cook, clean, no worries in the world but what to eat or drink next while the staff work 12+ hours daily. The hard work does not go unnoticed that's why we always give extra gratuity because even a little bit more goes a long way for them. This is not just the staff you see too. Ok on to the review but first I am going to give my honest opinion and by no means do I have any complaints just tips for improvements and what to expect on the ship/itinerary.

Day 1 of 7 night cruise to Bermuda leaving Bayonne, NJ:

-This was our first time leaving out of NJ and compared to other terminals we left out of in Florida this was a little chaotic but manageable. We drove to NJ then took cab to terminal arrived around 11:15 on boat a little after 12 and room ready by 1pm. It was nice to have priority boarding for gold status and we got on a bus to the ship within 15 minutes. The waiting room had bathrooms, coffee, cookies and of course photographers for your welcome aboard picture. Read more