This cruise was not what I have come to expect from my vacations. While the food was not bad, the dining room options were more limited than some of my past cruises. "New" or enticing options were minimal, and most of the menu was re-used each day. The ship supposedly had a remodel/renovation, but many things were missed. Display cases for art were visibly damaged. Our stateroom restroom had broken and chipped sections of wall paneling, and the window was not properly sealed. Hearing the captain or cruise staff over speakers were impossible in many areas.

Due to weather, our ports were changed or excursions cancelled. We did not get to go to St. Croix, and were re-routed to St. Thomas, where we attempted snorkeling and had a few people on the boat get sick. Our tour of the zoo and a rum distillery in Martinique was poorly led- the guide was lackluster and had an accent too thick to be understood, the few times she was loud enough to be heard. The entertainment has been recycled- I saw the same musical I saw on a Royal cruise 4 years ago.

While the service was very good, overall, I am disappointed with this vacation, and am in no hurry to book another Royal Caribbean cruise.