I apologize if this has been asked/answered multiple times. I did spend some time searching previous posts on this forum but couldn't find specific answers/opinions.
We are doing French Polynesia in Feb 2024 and have been waffling between Oceania and RSSC. It's the exact same itinerary, and about 5K more for RSSC, but a bigger room with a better location. (We are frequent cruisers, but only recently empty-nesters so our time/appetite for more exotic cruises beyond our normal RC cruises is finally being explored).
One of my main concerns with RSSC is that my partner and I like booking our own excursions because we get so frustrated with big tour groups, waiting for everyone to get there, use the bathroom, get lost, etc. Years ago we had a day long tour to Doubtful Sound that involved big tour bus rides with lots of people and we swore off big group tours and haven't done it since. I know we could still plan our own excursions, but since many are included with the price, it doesn't seem to make sense to go in with that attitude.
I know a lot of the answer is going to be "it depends." But hoping to get some perspective on what to expect, particularly in FP if possible.
Thanks!