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Now that coffees and milk shakes are included, I'm really considering buying it. We have in the past, on shorter cruise, but for a 7 day....it's a bit pricey. It was great fun though, trying out new drinks. I can't remember about those after dinner specialty shots though. I know the souvenier glass drinks are NOT included, but I wonder if you can ask for the shot in a "regular" shot glass? Anyone with experience? Thanks!

Thanks for the great review! Super helpful. We are going on this cruise Oct 4th (yeah! coming up quick!). Have the Seavis Saeno (sp?) tour booked as well for DR and happy to hear your good comments. Also considering the North Coast Jeep Safari for Aruba.

Thanks again!!!

We were on this sailing as well. Three couples, all have sailed with Royal Caribbean before as well as Carnival and Norwegian. This was by far the worst cruise we've been on.

Morale is horrible and I'm sure it is due to cut-backs (as a matter of fact one our group's stateroom attendants confirmed this). Many of the staff were downright rude.

Staterooms don't even have shampoo bottles or dispensers. Yes, only 1 towel animal. No turn-down service. No cute little chocolates. You have to ask for ice bucket and ice. No refrigerator. Saw our attendant once.

Dining room seemed totally unorganized. No real introduction to who your dining team would be. Bartenders seemed to be running back and forth and noone seemed to know who was assigned to which table. Food was good for the most part until the last night where the seafood was cooked to death. No lobster (unless you pay for it). Didn't appreciate the "upgrades" posted on the menu for additional pcharge. If I pay extra, I'll go to one of the specialty restaurants. Bright spot was a server from Albania. He went above and beyond.

Pool area - very crowded and certainly NOT PG rated.

Solarium/spa pool area - beautiful!

Centrum aerial show - amazing!

Masquerade Theater: Only saw 2 shows, one was a comedian/dancer/singer who was probably the best entertainer I have ever seen on a ship. The other was the late night comedy and he wasn't bad, but not that great either.

Bar/Drink Service/Beverage package: Where to start? NOT ENOUGH STAFF! Waiting for 30-45 minutes for a drink is unacceptable. Like someone else posted, you had to roam from bar to bar to try and get your drinks. Bartenders are being worked to death - I felt bad for them. Not until one time on the last day, did someone come around and take our drink order on the pool deck. You have to get your own! Terrible service.

Windjammer - good food and service was also good. I miss the cut up, peeled oranges and grapefruit. Look forward to that little healthy luxury on every cruise. Asked for it and the chef in charge of that buffet area pointed me to cut-up peaches. I asked for cut-up citrus and he pointed to half a grapefruit. Ok.......? Guess they cut that off the menu too.

All in all, I don't think I would go on this ship again. It's a cruise, and we still had a great time, but if you are used to a certain level of service, friendliness and amenities, it makes you think hard about coming back.

Just wanted to say THANKS for your great posts and reviews. We are heading out on the Dream this Saturday and thanks to your amazing photos and reviews, our excursions will include Little French Key and Maya Chan! Can't wait to experience it for myself. Thanks again!!!