I chose this cruise because we are loyal royal cruisers, the length and Friday-Monday days of they cruise and because we have cruised on this ship before. It was for a graduation gift to my daughter and daughter in law.
I won’t spend my money on a massage again...I didn’t find mine to be very good on this ship or the last ship. And I don’t get a massage to then be “sold” a bunch of products I don’t want. The food is good in the Windjammer and the main dining room, but I don’t like having to pay extra on formal night for like lobster. The “pay” restaurants are excellent, but I don’t think I should have to pay extra to get amazing food. 2 years ago this cruise had the same menu....boring! The “Show” with the singers and dancers is the same one from 2 years ago as well, except some of the cast is different. The staff on this ship are supper friendly and very helpful! We loved Connie (Activities), Noemi and Irish (Main Dining). They are all wonderful! I will take this cruise again, without the massage and I will choose different activities!
I was pleased at the cleanliness of our cabin and the ship. It could use a little updating though. Getting on and off the ship was smooth. Getting on they make you feel welcome and that they are excited to see you! Getting off the ship...they make you feel like they are rushing you off “we got all the money out of them we can, get them outta here so we can start taking money from the next group”! I did not like feeling like an unwanted guest.
Ocean view. Clean. Would be nice if it had a door to the shower, not the nasty curtain that sticks to you.
Our flight was delayed and we ended up staying at the Courtyard Marriott which had a shuttle to the airport (10minutes) and was close to shopping and plenty of chain restaurants.
We like to do our own thing. We take the #10 bus ($1.25) up the coast and find one of the public beaches “Cable Beaches” and spend the day there. No facilities, but sometimes there are chairs/umbrellas, this time someone was renting out jet skis! Spend $1.25 to ride the bus back. The water is clear and beautiful, and the beach is almost empty!