After a night in a Newark airport hotel, the Renaissance - very good excellent breakfast, we were picked up very efficiently by RCI and transported to the port. There then was what I can only really describe as a cattle market scene as passengers were herded onto the ship via a very long que and a tight squeeze on a cattle truck/shuttle bus.

Once aboard however we were treated to a wonderful experience for the most part. We watched the sail away from Dizzy's Bar on deck 14. Missed our early seating in the MDR due to technical difficulties and the cocktail of the day. Missing our seating in the MDR was to be a theme of the cruise we made it once in 11 nights!!!!! Grub in the Windjammer was excellent with the Mongolian Stir fry a highlight and the Key lime Pie!!!!

Our cabin on deck 8 was very acceptable and our attendant very attentive indeed.All areas of the ship were cleaned to a high standard at all times. All the bar stewards / waiters were very kind and helpful. The Royal Promenade was a joy to behold and the coffee in the Cafe and indeed throughout the ship was fine and indeed very good if you were lucky enough to get a fresh brew!! Read more