The cruise got off to a rather rocky start as we sat in the embarkation lounge for 3 hours before being able to board. I have never had to wait this long and no reason was ever given by RCCL. This is unacceptable.

The ship is clean and well kept but definitely needs updating. The decor is dull, mostly out of date wood paneling. The Windjammer feels very confining with low ceilings and a generally dark atmosphere. Cabin TV's are likewise old with poor picture and sound quality. Only one news channel is available (CNN) and isn't available for the entire TA cruise.

Food quality leaves much to be desired - bland, tasteless, particularly lunch in the Windjammer. Hamburgers appear to have been fried to extinction yesterday and displayed in bowl of burger grease. I saw very few takers. Read more