My wife and I are experienced cruiser with over 20 cruises. This is my 4th cruise on RCL. Previously we have sailed mostly on Princess, most recently on HAL. We chose this ship mostly because of my daughter, age 19. My son age 22 traveled with us also. We had 2 balcony cabins. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The ship for the most part exceeded my expectations. The crew was exceptional, very friendly.

Embarkation and debarkation went as smoothly as any I have experienced. There were minimum delays. None of it has ever been great.

DINING - We all thought the food in the main dining room was very good, sometimes excellent. And our waiter was excellent. Windjammer was below average for any buffet. Other food outlets Johnny Rocket's, etc. were all good. Portofino was excellent. It was nice to be able to get a cup of coffee and pastries in the morning without going to a restaurant. PORTS OF CALL - Labadee is a good beach, the only thing we found that was free was the volleyball and the beach chairs, but it seems like you have tip the guys setting them up. Go to the beach on the far side of the island, it's less crowded. Grand Cayman - been there a few times, this the first time we did a tour- Stingrays and Reef, don't do the reef part. If you want to see the island, rent your own jeep. Ocho Rios - did the zip line tour and it was a ball. If you want this tour get before you sail. Stay on the ship if you don't do a tour. Cozumel - just another Mexican city but the snorkeling is good. We didn't go on this ship based on ports. Read more