This is our fifth cruise, first on Royal. We've been on Pullmantur (two European), Carnival and Norwegian (both Caribbean) previously. We are two adults - no children.

Embarkation was super smooth - out of the taxi and on the ship in probably 20 minutes.

Muster was painless - we've been on ships that make you stand out on the deck, packed in like sardines for far too long. Muster this time was seated in the dining room while someone went over the safety protocols. I did see some people on deck, but they did not seem uncomfortable. Read more