This was our first cruise, now we know why people who have taken cruises continue to cruise.
The Vision of the Seas is a well maintained beautiful ship. The crew is dedicated to meeting your every need, so much so, that we did not always want to leave the ship for our shore excursions. Royal Caribbean has done an excellent job in hiring good people and creating a culture in which the crew has a genuine desire to serve.
The Vision of the Seas is a medium sized boat for Royal Caribbean, so it does not get the marque shows that the larger boats have. But, what they do have, is well planned and well done. Unlike the larger boats, you really have an opportunity to get to know your crew and officers. You will run into the cast during your daily activities and have opportunities to talk with them about how they put on the show and they are always interested in asking for feedback as to how to make them better.
Smaller than we anticipated, but how much time do you spend in your stateroom? Very little.