RCI has figured how to board over 6,000 passengers with amazing ease. We we're through check in in less than 10 minutes. Off our flight at 11am, on the ship by noon! We explored the ship a bit and had lunch before we were able to go to our cabin. Don't miss the Park Cafe in Central Park for the best roast beef sandwich. I packed my swim suit in my carry on luggage so I was able to change on go swimming in the afternoon before the pools got crowded.

Chops Grill for dinner was delicious, we tried it the first night and hoped to go back, but we ate in the dining room the next night and enjoyed the company of our table mates/new friends so we ate dinner in the dining room the rest of the cruise. Patricia was our man server and she was wonderful. J J kept the drinks coming. The food was just okay in the dining room. We also had breakfast in the main dining room a few times, they offer a buffet or menu service, the Windjammer was always busy and sometimes finding a table was a challenge.

The ship is beautiful. Lots of activities to do, it was hard to choose some days. You can book all of your shows on line in advance, otherwise the shows book up. We booked all of the shows and enjoyed them all. If you go do not miss the 70's night in the Promenade hosted by the most amazing cruise directer ever Richard Spacey, seriously this guy is so entertaining! This show was on night 6 after the late dinner and shows ended, over 4,000 guests dancing in the Promenade to great music. We did a couples massage, a little pricey but nice, but didn't care for the hard sell on the spa products that followed, this was a huge turn off. After spending $300 for the couples massage we were not interested in buying the lotions for another $150. Read more