First thing to say is we have been taking cruises for over 25 years and have sailed on Holland America, Oceania, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Chose this cruise as it sailed from Southampton and went to stops we had not tried before.
Embarkation and debarkation was very quick and efficient and that was where it stops.
The ship always felt crowded and there were never enough sun beds on deck ...
This was a 12-nighter to the Canaries, including Vigo Spain and Lisbon, Portugal. GREAT CRUISE overall!
Cabin - A standard balcony located on a hump end where the balcony had an angle, giving more space. Cabin Very clean. Great cabin steward, outwardly friendly, very efficient.
Dining - Massive improvements, bravo to RCL on this. Fantastic menu and meal choices from the last time we sailed ...
I have sailed Anthem many times. Beautiful ship with outstanding staff. Shows were good.
Drinks are expensive $13 plus 20% for 150 ml. Dining experience good but sometimes very busy. Good choice of venues to eat at. Embarking and disembarking smooth.
We were in stateroom and could not get the internet in the cabin which was a bit annoying. Ca in only attended to once a day but that is ...
We recently embarked on a cruise departing from Haifa in Israel, expecting an unforgettable experience with Royal Caribbean Cruises. While the journey had its highlights, such as a comfortable junior suite and outstanding service, there were several aspects that left me disappointed and frustrated.
Let's start with the positives. The cabin assigned to us, a junior suite, was nothing short of ...
As a longtime cruiser with Royal with platinum status, I was expecting more of the same from the ship. I was very disappointed with the customer service , maintenance was done only once a day, we couldn’t get fresh towels after room cleaning in the morning, we were not notified that “crew appreciation “ is mandatory, toiletries were not provided, buffet meals hours were shortened, customer ...
All in all, an enjoyable 7 days cruise in the Mediterranean for the cost. The process of getting on and off the ship proceeded quickly and smoothly. The ship was clean and in good condition. What we were especially impressed with is how attentive and caring the staff was. We wanted to especially thank Roman, the drinks server at The Centrum, who was professional, fantastic, and delivered ...
Originally, I chose this cruise because it was on the Brilliance OTS and had a golf course and a solarium pool with steps leading into it as my wife has a bad right arm and is waiting for a operation so being moved to the Enchantment meant no golf and not being able to get in the pool, so she was a bit upset but not the worst thing that could happen.
As it happens, and these events are no fault ...
Absolutely loved it.
This was our first time sailing with Royal Caribbean and we didn't know what to expect.
Embarkation was one of the quickest we ever had. The ship is massive with so much to offer. We loved the shows on board, especially Hiro in the aqua theater. It was just breathtaking.
The temperature in the Royal Theater and Studio B we're very cold. So be sure to bring a jacket, ...
My husband and I celebrated 20 years of marriage, and I graduated with my Masters degree. We planned to go with another couple. Long story short, we ended up with an interior room instead of a balcony as our friends were in and were very disappointed. Even worse, we paid the same amount, and their room FAR outdid ours. I would never be ok with an interior cabin again. Our cabin was so small my ...
I'll start with the positives, because there aren't many:
+ The cabin was nice (though it should be for the price)
+ The shower worked well
+ Good for teenagers - plenty of activities for them, kid's pool is open til 10pm and they'll love all the frozen pizza (which is all you'll be able to get after 8.30pm).
On to the negatives:
- Food. This was absolutely my biggest issue. The ...