I always cruise with Royal Caribbean, and have many times. Among the obvious reasons, such as itinerary, food, and service, my main reason is the entertainment. I believe this is the only line that has a Pub on every ship. I have had the great fortune to be on several cruises where Robbie McNay has been the Pub Entertainer. Robbie is amazing in that he has been performing for what seems like forever. Robbie knows every song you can think of. His guitar playing is phenomenal! Every night he played every requested song and he played them so well. We even had people trying to stump him, and they couldn't. Robbie's nightly concerts are reason enough to sail with Royal Caribbean.

I have been on both Princess and Norweigan lines...Princess has piano players who ONLY do show songs and the Norwegian ship I was on had NO live music!!

I have to say though, while on the Explorer, this pub was a bit of a disappointment. Robbie was stuck in the back, almost in the fire place, and it was difficult to hear him on the other side of the bar, where there are more seats. Read more