Cruise was value priced. Embarkation very organized. One of our two bags took about four hours to get to the cabin but that was not a problem. Royal is a high-end resort hotel on the sea. Beautiful. The atrium is truly magnificent venue which can accommodate a very large number of people without feeling at all crowded.

Food in dining room and buffet was outstanding. There were many choices every day and I regretted that I could not sample more of them. I tried, as the five pounds gained during the cruise would attest. Alfredo's is a great dining venue.

Service everywhere was great. Crew friendly and very respectful. Captain Nick Nash, a Brit, has the typical British dry wit and should consider stand-up when he retires from cruising. Entertainment was wonderful every evening. There were three production shows in addition to two shows by a comedian and two by a very funny magician. Read more