This was our sixth cruise but our first with Royal Caribbean. Also, the ship was by far the biggest on which we have sailed. We were aware that the ship is an older one, and that right after our cruise she would be going into dry dock for repairs and refurbishing, so we were prepared to have some things be sub-par.

Well, we were very fortunate because overall, our experience was fantastic. We had a balcony room on Deck 6, which was very comfortable, had none of the plumbing issues about which we had been warned, and met our needs completely. Lots of storage space, great beds, excellent care from Reggie.

We chose the early dinner seating and there, too, everything was excellent. The food was very good, the waiters took good care of us, and we lucked out with our six table companions. We ate in the Windjammer Cafe for breakfast and lunch most days, and four the selection and quality there to be very good as well. One day, we had lunch at Johnny Rockets (extra cost but not much) and loved it. Sure, it's just burgers, but they were really good, the service was great, it was all-you-can eat, the music was fun, and the atmosphere a hoot. Read more