My husband and I and another couple just returned from the Royal Caribbean Cruise line, Voyager of the Seas, western Mediterranean cruise.

Getting onto the ship could not have been easier..basically a walk-in...thanks to online check-in. Stateroom was ready by the time we arrived, about 1:00pm. We were pretty tired from the 24 hours of "getting there". It was great to have a change of clothes in the carry on. The luggage arrived timely, but not before our main seating dining.

Our dinner was with a delightful family, with strong Italian roots, so that enhanced the Italian flavor of the cruise. We had all cruised several times previously, and kept asking ourselves if things had changed, or it was "just us". The food was okay, but not exceptional. My husband kept trying to order the steak or beef on the menu, and it was not until the last night that he got one that tasted and was cooked satisfactorily. I stayed with seafood, and had no complaints. Read more