Poor planning on RCI's part makes 8138 an undesirable Jr Suite, since it is right under the seating area next to the 9th floor Solarium snack bar. People moving hard bottom chairs all night long above your head makes this room noisy around the clock. We complained; if they put soft feet on the chairs that may help.

Service was outstanding, from the cabin attendants to the waiters...best I've seen in years. Though food was plentiful, its quality was a disappointment. "Filet mignon" was two thin slices of what tasted like roast beef (ordered medium well, delivered very well done). Worse, waiters at lunch in the Marketplace guessed at food ingredients...a real danger to people with serious food allergies (peanuts, dairy, etc.)

This was our first cruise. We usually fly somewhere and stay there...and have been to most of the world. Kids on this cruise were out of control, rollerskating down stateroom halls. We also don't like "regimented" dining...eat now whether you're hungry or not. Cruise ships should orient their programs to satisfy clients, not their own convenience. Jenna Williams, the woman who guided passengers on "Must See" places to go, was cute but agonizingly overbearing and resolutely promoted Diamonds International (duh...). Give me a break: neutrality was not in her vocabulary. "Write this down," she exhorted as if passengers were third graders.... Read more