Unlike other reviewers, the check-in went very quickly, but we arrived at 1.30, and most of the problems were then over.

Our cabin was an inside with a virtual balcony. As it was a transatlantic, it was nothing more than ocean after ocean, and it finally actually annoyed me, so switched it off and closed the curtain. The cabin was extremely quiet, and bathroom and storage is much improved and appreciated. The cabin temperature seemed to be locked in at 71,2 F, but it never actually cooled down to that. It was difficult to get someone to look at it since the maiden voyage was flogged with so many other issues that personnel were busy with, but finally we were able to cool the cabin down.

Dining, the royal IQ app crashed everyday for extended periods of time, which only added confusion to the matter. In all complimentary restaurants, the desserts were not at all appealing. In the American Icon, 2 of their 5 desserts have peanut butter mousse in them... most deserts left me with one word, "WHY?" who thought of such a dessert, and why did they put this on the menu? Best meat was the prime rib in Chic, but for the rest, I was not impressed with Chic, and didn't go back. I did like the Grande, and Silk was a pleasant surprise. Our waiter brought every appetizer out and made it like Dim Sum, which was spectacular. It also had the best dessert, the strawberry mouse with some pound cake thing. Read more