As with many others, we were concerned after reading some of the reviews about this ship and the crew, thank goodness we are able to make up our own minds. Thi ship and crew is an absolute delight. Having previously cruised on a 6 star luxury mediterranean cruise with Seabourne, we thought we may have set the bar too high. Well Royal Caribbean proved us wrong.

The ship has a character and vibe to it that is hard to describe, a combination of seaworthy experience and modern technology. The boarding process was extremely smooth and well organised, before we knew it we were sitting at the pool bar drinking cocktails on our Premium Package prepaid alcohol package. The bar staff, wait staff, room attendants and guest services were all happy, helpful and knowledgable.

Entertainment was top notch both in variety and quality. When the weather in Port Vila prevented us from docking and taking on the next batch of entertainers, the ships singers and dancers stepped up and created memorable shows themselves. Dining in the Romeo and Juliet room each evening was one of the highlights of the day, the menu variety and quality would rival most specialty restaurants. The service by the restaurant staff (in particular Sumeet and Patrick) was extraordinary. Read more