Except for missing a live Orchestra, One of the Best. Cruises. Ever. Of many we've taken.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Seamless (but you get Expedited if you book a Grand Suite or higher).
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Didn't use/have to use the MDR - ate dinners in the Suites Coastal Kitchen. Pizza was surprisingly good - Room Service was Stellar (complimentary in a Suite). Hot Dogs were fun. Windjammer lunches were very good,
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Fitness Center was amazing and did really well on the Slots in the Casino. (didn't play Blackjack because of the odds split).
Entertainment
4 out of 5
Great Entertainment all-around. Again, Preferred Suite seating obviated having reservations and waiting in lines. Comedians were awesome - high-wire and Jazz Club (Amy Bone) were great. As a musician, I was disappointed that the live orchestras we loved on prior cruises on smaller ships (?) was absent. One of the most amazing things: A steward named Damar asked us if we needed anything while we took a "Shade-Break" on the Suite Deck to play cards. He asked what we were playing, then asked if he could see our deck. He then proceeded to perform eight of the most ASTOUNDING card tricks we had ever seen! Two feet away, and with OUR deck! Better than Shin Lim who won AGT! Recommended him to RCI for a job in Entertainment!
Children's Programs
Sailed as a couple.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
Concierges were fantastic. Honestly, Room Steward was (new?) largely absent and not at all as attentive as past cruise Attendants. As noted above, one of the most amazing things was that a steward named Damar asked us if we needed anything while we took a "Shade-Break" on the Suite Deck to play cards, He asked what we were playing, then asked if he could see our deck. He then proceeded to perfor eight of the most ASTOUNDING card tricks we had ever seen! Two feet away, and with OUR deck! Better than Shin Lim who won AGT! Recommended him to RCI for a job in Entertainment!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Great ship. Not crowded despite the number of passengers and crew.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Wonderful Suite, great balcony, perfect furnishings, VERY comfortable.
Ship tip
Book a Grand Suite or higher - worth every extra dollar!
Goes back to that Suite thing: Met in the Suite Lounge, had complimentary coffee and pastries or breakfast, concierges reserved an elevator and guided us to Customs - first off ship. In the car by 8:00 am.
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