So, let me preface this by saying that I travel A LOT, and I am an incredibly independent traveler. I love seeing exotic places, seeing REAL places (not just tourist ports), and being able to see and do what I want, when I want. So, I knew that cruising may not be the best trip for me...but I decided I wanted to try it nonetheless. So, my girlfriend and I decided to take a 5 night cruise on Royal Caribbean to Labadee and Falmouth aboard Liberty of the Seas. What I experienced both surprised me...and didn't.

THE SHIP: Lovely, clean, and kept in tip-top shape. It feels almost brand new...almost. It has a ton of stuff to do, or nothing to do at all, depending on your preferences.

THE CREW: Mostly very good, but not always. Our stateroom attendant, Clement, was fantastic...the guy was an absolute gem. Another crew member I adored was Jose at Johnny Rockets. Finally, Stephanie at the Olive or Twist bar was a sweetheart. Beyond these three great people, everyone else was nice, but nothing memorable. Read more