We enjoyed Puerto Rico both before and after the cruise. The embarkation and disembarkation went well. However, if you have family members who need Wheel chair assistance, be prepared for long waits; one at a time, on and off the ship. The ports were beautiful, especially Aruba. The tours were not really worth it if you primarily wanted to go to the beaches. You can either take a cab or water taxi at reasonable prices and often you saw some of the same sights offered on the tour. The locals were very friendly, helpful, and appreciative. You could also leave and return when you wanted to. This was our first cruise on Royal Caribbean and I was not overly impressed. The best was the outstanding service from the staff and the fitness room. The worst was the quality of the food both in the Dining Room and Windjammer. The overall entertainment was good but it was disappointing that there was not more room designated for dancing. Some bands played in the very busy promenade with no room to dance. I would definitely return but probably try a different cruise line.