I am a Diamond member w 20 RCL cruises, and this was my 4th cruise on Enchantment since 2009. For me and MANY diamond members I speak with, Enchantment is unique and much loved. I have introduced family to cruising on this ship, and they have gone on to sail time after time with RCL. My early experiences with RCL were so positive that my family and I have spent considerable money on 9 ships from Vision Class, Voyager Class and Freedom Class. I will be posting some pics t this review, including some of corrosion, much rust damage to outer decks, stained seats on dining chairs, etc.

On this cruise, I travelled with a friend, this was his introduction to cruising. The boarding was very smooth, cabin was fine. My cabin was in the central part that was added to the ship when it was stretched years ago. The parts of the ship, and the crew that are great are many. But, neglect and cuts to maintenance, amenities, and indifference diminished my experience a little, and the experience of other Crown and Anchor members I spoke with. The Centrum is wonderful, tho I kind of miss the huge lucite sculpture that used to hang down the open multi deck space. There were no performances by suspended acrobats, just parties, dances in the beautiful space. On this last cruise, I've taken photos of very stained dining room seat cushions at my table (many stains, which can be easily cleaned), chair frames literally coming unglued, massive rust spots, corrosion on promenade deck, and other highly visible areas of deferred maintenance. And it's a shame. Enchantment offers a great experience, one of the best in the fleet from a cruising perspective, and better than some of her biggest sisters. My favorite RCL ships to date are Liberty, Navigator and Enchantment based on overall experience.

On my first cruise in 2009. I loved the size of the ship, it hits a true sweet spot in size and style, comfort and user friendliness. It did not have the surfing, bumper cars, ice rinks, which most cruises will never use. But on my first of 2 cruises in 2009 I noticed some rust on the promenade deck. I dismissed it. I was happy to hear that the ship was later (only partially) refurbished w addition of a refreshed Centrum, new carpet and upholstery, a cafe in the Solarium, and a huge outdoor TV by the pool. Other than that, the exterior looks entirely untouched. I again cruised last October, during Hurricane Matthew, and the crew was sensational in that experience, when an itinerary change and some uncertainty made the cruise unusual. But I noticed HUGE, deep spots of rust on the boat deck structure, vents, window frames, walls.. Crews were seen painting the railing, but were not seen painting the superstructure, or the incredibly rusted window frames/parts on the promenande/boat deck. Some rust created holes in the window frames large enough to stick several fingers inside. The window frames had entirely rusted and rotted in spots all over the deck. Read more