We have cruised Royal Caribbean more than 10 times (Freedom of the Seas 3 times); but we are getting very tired of the same old same old; don't get me wrong, if it is your first or second cruise you will really enjoy it but if you have done several, as we have, It seem no mater which ship you take they are all almost the same; same menu, same entertainment, same decor.
And on top of all that the value for your money is diminishing, other cruise lines are quickly catching up, and in some cases surpassing, RCCI.
My wife and family and I all agree that ninety percent of the staff and employees try very hard to please the guest, but we have noticed a definite slip in service quality and over all value when Royal Caribbean management changed the gratuity policy from one where the cruisers get to start with RCCI's suggested daily tip amount and adjust up or down; to a pre-payed system where you are "charged" a daily gratuity amount and you have very little say-so.
I believe every cabin on every Royal Caribbean ship is the same.
just went into the shopping area
we took a water taxi to Great Bay Beach for $7 round trip and got 3 beach chairs, an umbrella and 6 drinks for $30