We are Diamond Plus RCI cruisers so obviously favorably inclined toward the company. We live in S Florida and cruise every 7 to 8 months, primarily on one week cruises. Last year we really enjoyed a 10 day cruise on Vision of the Seas in the Southern Caribbean so we thought we'd try for the 11 night in the same region.

We love the big ships (3X on Oasis class) so last year we were hesitant about going back to a smaller older ship but we liked the idea of more interesting ports and I do believe the older ships were more beautifully outfitted in terms of artwork, furnishings and decor. Legend is the oldest of her class of ships and she was not as magnificent as Vision but still quite attractive. Both trips we enjoyed going to ports that we don't go to every year on our standard Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings.

Being the Caribbean in season, even these smaller ships have excellent entertainment which is the area in which RCI has always excelled. We enjoyed the shows on this trip although we missed having a rock or Motown group. We had an unexpected treat when the music director did a classical piano concert when a scheduled performer did not make his connection to the ship. The productions shows were excellent with four very solid singers, wonderful costumes and sets. Read more