Choose Royal Caribbean based on feedback that it's a better cruise line then Carnival. The crew onboard were very friendly and supportive throughout the whole trip. We stayed in balcony stateroom 7038. Nice location with no noise issues.
Dining: We are vegetarian lactose-intolerant and had little food options. Main dining had everything covered in butter. The cruise line needs to accommodate for all types of people. If we were vegan, this cruise would be horrible. No options at all. FYI, if you are a couple make sure you request a 2-seater table. The cruise line put us and 2 other couples together at 1 table. Very uncomfortable and awkward. Poor judgement for the cruise line. Finally got moved after I complained.
Lines: Everywhere we went there was always a long line. Between checking in for the cruise, to dining, and exiting the cruise ship. Things took forever. Ship was packed.
Furniture and balcony are outdated. Balcony had a lot of rust and the stateroom furniture was scratched.