We have cruised many times and with many cruise lines, but never RCI so we decided to give it a shot on their large ship Oasis of the Seas. Below are the items I felt would be most helpful for someone making a decision to try this ship and RCI.

First and foremost, the cabin. We were in a Grand Suite, room 14660. For anyone who is a light sleeper or has any trouble with overhead noise, this is NOT the cabin for you. There is constant overhead noise of people walking, running, and sometimes bouncing basketballs. Beyond the noise issue everything else about the room is good. Nice room, good size, good storage, and good location to just about everything we needed.

With the Grand Suite we did get the suite "perks" such as early embarkation, special sundeck and show seating, and concierge lounge access. Compared to our other cruising experiences these were far below what we had come to expect. While they were nice to have, not sure any of them were really worth the price of the suite. Would pick another line (specifically Celebrity) if perks are what make you happy. Read more