This was a nine night southern Caribbean cruise with three days at sea. The ship is in good shape although it is scheduled for a major dry dock early next year.

The ports of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are less visited than the eastern and western Caribbean. I had not been to Bonaire before and picked up a tour on shore for $25. It was great and I highly recommend a tour of the island this way. Half the price of the ships tour. Weather and sea conditions were near perfect this voyage.

There is a belief on this ship and some other Royal ships that no one is having fun unless the volume at all venues is set so loud that it is painful, even though people were complaining and leaving due to the extreme decibel levels. When the cruise director was advised of the problem he was sympathetic, but no change was in evidence. Read more