I chose Royal Caribbean because I had cruised with them before and had a great time. I thought Royal Caribbean was a little more classy than a couple of other cruise ships I had been on. This time I got an ocean view room , which was right above all the mechanical engines, ropes and chains in the front of the ship. It was truly a nightmare. It was so much noise and you felt every wave. I didn't get any sleep at all. Royal Caribbean has to know that this room in the front of the ship, is a bad room and put a paying guess in it any way. Also the entertainment wasn't that great this time; and no real dance club. I was very disappointed. I ate at the buffet every night, the food was okay. The dining staff and the bartenders were nice but everyone seemed really tired. I usually like to use room service, but their is now a $7.95 surcharge anytime you order anything even ice. I did enjoy the day at the private island, that was the best part of the cruise. This was my friends first cruise and I really wanted him to enjoy it. He said he liked it, but he didn't get the true experience of a great cruise. I hope he will try it again. Royal Caribbean really let me down.