I spent Mother's Day / week on this ship, which was my first with RC!…read more
I would highly recommend and suggest you purchase any packages and excursions before embarking. The prices are highly discounted and often times, a lot of excursions and options sold out on the 1st day.
We got the internet package for 1 person, 2 devices (our mobile phones). Drink package (including royal beach). BOTH Were WELL Worth it! You can access the RC app to see events, etc. for free using the ships wifi
There was a $99 hold on our CC's the day of. This was apparently a security deposit hold. If you buy something on the ship, you will be charged on your cruise pass. At the end of your cruise, all receipts are automatically sent to you within a short few hours. We purchased popcorn, lanyards and bathing suite cover up on board.
We had a Balcony on Deck 7, Room 7606. At the end of the hallway, to the far side by close to the elevators. Room was tiny. But there was plenty of cubbies, drawers and closet space to hang up everything. Balcony space was not very large. It was just nice to open the door to listen to the waves & thunderstorms at night. Bring your own hand soap and body wash. Housekeepers were very nice and did bring us extra of everything (towels, we did eventually get hand soap and lotions, etc.). We had a king (which was 2 twins pushed together). Room was comfortable actually.
Plenty of cable channels on the cabin tv. Shower pressure and temp was perfect! There's only 2 electrical sockets by the main dresser window. Plan to bring a 10ft long cord if you want your phone charged/near your bed.
We spent out food time in the buffet (on 11) or in the main dining room (4th floor). The same food was in rotation. It was all pretty good, but at times we all got very bloated after eating. Main dining had the best food. You're served with a waiter, from a menu. There is Pizza on deck 11 stays open until 1am.
Most activities take place on floors 4-6, the buffet and pools/slides/sports are on deck 11. The number of events was nearly overwhelming at times. But, you could have plans from sun-up to past midnight!
You'll get a seapass, which is a hard plastic card you use for everything (drinks, your room key, etc.). Recommend to buy a lanyard around your neck for this. You can get the pass wet (pool) and it's fine!
All of the crew members were SUPERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR nice & friendly. They work ALOT, day and night, be sure to leave extra tips for each service.
We did pre-pay gratituity but you can also allow the ship to add an extra 18-21% each day if you want them to do it.
Shops are on the 5th floor (basic necessities, jewelry/watches, artwork, etc.)
Casino is on the 6th floor. All types of games and card games. Smoking areas on the 5th and 11th floor.
Themed nights are announced in the app, about a week or so prior. The app was a little janky to use, but contains all of the necessary info. you need.
Don't bring anything that will get confiscated. My friend brought a steamer in luggage. My bag arrived at my door about 2 hours after we boarded. In the evening, the 2nd bag wasn't. Turns out, the luggage was held at guest services because of the confiscated item. We had to go downstairs to track it down
Royal Beach Club - FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!! The best food we had on the entire trip. Plenty of pools and beaches to enjoy & relax. Live DJ playing over the pool island performers. Quick 5 min ferry ride from Nassau Port to the Beach. 5/5!! I recommend you pay for this!
CocoaCay- Eh, I would give this a 3/5. We paid for snorkeling. But other than that, its the SAME food at each food spot. Still plenty of bars & chairs to lay out on. It stormed right before 9am when we were getting off. We waited the storm out, but there was no info. indicating if the day on the island was canceled, or our excursions. we just had to go and find out ourselves. My cousin also received a flyer the night before on the activities and lunch times on the island, we did not receive anything of the sort
Prepare to wait for the elevators, as they go up and down. there was maybe 6 but it's really hard to tell which elevators arrive on your floor and are going up or down
Deboarding is easy. Best to allow the crew members to pick up your bags the night before. Otherwise, you may have to lug them up and down to your check out point. Very easy to get off the ship.
4 days on this ship was cool!
Tip! Fly down and stay in a local hotel the day before your cruise. There are plenty of hotels 5 mins away. The day we docked back to Port Everglades, We also got a hotel room via Day Use, which was GREAT! to hang out in and use the hotel amenities, while we waited for our later flight
