Our family just returned from a 4-night Bahamas itinerary aboard the Majesty of the Seas, and a great time was had by all....

My wife and I, third-time cruisers, brought along our three teenagers for their first cruise experience, and nobody went home disappointed. We drove down from Atlanta, GA in order to visit our family after the 12/19-12/23 cruise was over, staying at a Marriott property the night before departure to get an early start. Embarkation was a breeze, with us getting onboard and to lunch by 11:30; there wasn't a single Diamond, Platinum, or Emerald RCCL member in sight, perhaps reflecting the "first-timer" reputation of this sailing.

The ship was suitably decorated for the holiday sailing, although the daily 80 degree temperatures ensured that no White X-Mas would be in the cards this trip. While nicked up somewhat (and scheduled for a new retrofit next year), the Majesty continues to hold up well for her age, reflecting the classic lines that revolutionized the cruise world almost 20 years ago; large yet seemingly intimate spaces abound, ocean views are everywhere, and it remains easy to navigate the ship's layout no matter what your destination. Read more