First time on Royal Caribbean and a poor first impression. Check in was not bad, but could tell security screening was intended to find alcohol, not weapons - side table was full of confiscated booze.

Stateroom was nice with a full-sized sofa. Bathroom had a shower door instead of a curtain and plenty of hot water and pressure was good. Unfortunately, neighbor three doors upwind liked to smoke on the balcony. Reported it twice. First time nothing, second time a "reconnaissance" crew came to "scope things out." Told us to call sooner. What?!? We called and it took you 25 minutes to show up. Smoking a cigarette only takes 3-4 minutes so who's to blame? Didn't report it when it happened again - no point. Burn baby burn. Almost took up smoking myself.

Ship was overcrowded and understaffed. Contemplated purchasing the booze-inclusive option. So glad we didn't. Always a line 10-deep at every bar. Not enough bartenders for this party cruise, probably to keep from losing money on the large number of drunkards. We brought aboard wine and had 2 drinks/night in the bars. Prices all over the place. Same drink would be $10 one place, $12 in another and once a bartender tried to charge $14.25 (+ 18%) for a Hendrick's martini after he told me martinis were $12. Told him, "No thank you," and he refunded the charge. Not sure everyone knew the gratuity was already added. Royal Caribbean is sneaky in adding an "extra tip" line. Good grief. Read more