JillL Posted August 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Just booked our first RC cruise on this ship... hubby, 8 year old son, and myself. (Cruised Carnival and Norwegian formerly) I'll start my obsessive research very soon, but I would like to hear personal stories if you are willing to share what you love! Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Royal Promenade. Viking Crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2017 My kids (9and 6)loved the pool and the splash area. My younger one enjoyed the kids club. They also liked the mini golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I wrote a review of the ship this past week which you can search for. It has more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaC Posted August 25, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2017 It's my favorite class of RCCL ships! I love the Royal Promenade. We like to stay in the Promenade-view staterooms. (Just remember to close the curtains before changing! :o) We like to sit at Vintages and have a glass of wine with cheese and fruit before dinner. Nice place to people watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted August 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Waterslides and Ice Skating show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted August 25, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Lots of live music including a 9-piece ship's orchestra Theater shows Schooner Bar (deck 4 forward of the casino) Viking Crown (deck 14) 70's disco night in the Royal Promenade (deck 5) Shrimp cocktail every night Friendly crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggiebuttercup Posted August 25, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2017 There's a DreamWorks parade one afternoon on the Promenade. It's a lot of fun. There will also be DreamWorks photo opportunities - and even some impromptu chances to see them. We stopped on one formal night for family pictures on the Promenade near Ben & Jerry's. Gloria from Madagascar popped out of a door right next to us, and jumped into our picture! The photographer did a terrific job of capturing the kids' reactions, and now I have a family picture with a photobombing hippo on our wall. It really sums up the fun that we had that week. I do not recommend the DreamWorks character breakfast. Our experience was that all kids under age 7 enjoyed it. All kids age 8 and over were bored. My 8-10-year-olds really enjoyed rock climbing and ice skating (bring pants and socks) and the water splash area. It's a really nice ship.. We have our second Liberty trip booked for 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhouse Posted August 25, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ice Show Cantilevered Hot Tubs in Solarium+ Flow Rider/Ice Skating/Rock Climbing Walking/Shuffle Board on Deck 4 Water Slides PutPut Sun Deck by PutPut if you don't like crowds Pool Deck after dark Splash zone looks great for kids Workout facilities with steam, sauna, and bigger showers Breakfast and half of the days lunches in Windjammer Snack (sushi) in windjammer before late sitting Trivia in Schooner and Karaoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted August 26, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Cafe Promenade ("CP" -- deck 5) is open almost all the time and IMO has the best coffee. No charge. CP has pre-made sandwiches, cookies, and desserts. Sometimes I skip dessert in the main dining room and get dessert from CP later -- or even get dessert in both places. CP is a good place to grab coffee and a pastry in the morning, especially for the early risers who don't want to wait for the buffet (deck 11) or the MDR (deck 3) to open. LOS also has Sorrentos on deck 5 with pizza, salad, and other Italian stuff. No charge. It is not open all the time like CP. It is especially liked by kids who want lots of pizza, but Adults like it too. Also sometimes on sea days there is a cookout by the pool on deck 11. The lines for this can be long and slow though. Two entertainers who sometimes are on LOS are Derek Lewis and Voytek. Derek is usually in the pub on deck 5 nights and is really fun. Voytek is fantastic on an acoustic guitar; his location varies so check your daily newsletter. Edited August 26, 2017 by Jimnbigd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladysilver Posted August 26, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Royal Promenade. Viking Crown. Me too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 26, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Cafe Promenade ("CP" -- deck 5) is open almost all the time and IMO has the best coffee. No charge. CP has pre-made sandwiches, cookies, and desserts. Sometimes I skip dessert in the main dining room and get dessert from CP later -- or even get dessert in both places. CP is a good place to grab coffee and a pastry in the morning, especially for the early risers who don't want to wait for the buffet (deck 11) or the MDR (deck 3) to open. LOS also has Sorrentos on deck 5 with pizza, salad, and other Italian stuff. No charge. It is not open all the time like CP. It is especially liked by kids who want lots of pizza, but Adults like it too. Also sometimes on sea days there is a cookout by the pool on deck 11. The lines for this can be long and slow though. Two entertainers who sometimes are on LOS are Derek Lewis and Voytek. Derek is usually in the pub on deck 5 nights and is really fun. Voytek is fantastic on an acoustic guitar; his location varies so check your daily newsletter. They have cut back on entertainment a little , Derek Lewis has not been on since last year, hope he comes back, he also is not exactly good for children, adult daycare is his show. Ice Skating show is amazing for all ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiner6 Posted August 26, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Can anyone tell me about the hot tubs and sauna? Is there a charge-do you need reservation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted August 26, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Viking Crown / Viking Crown Bar FlowRider!!!!! Slides Rockwall Helipad Shuffleboard on deck 4 (gotta be a traditionalist at least once on a cruise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted August 26, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2017 No charge for hot tubs or sauna. Sauna and steam room are inside locker rooms in the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary Posted August 27, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Derek Lewis is playing in San Antonio now. His shows are listed on his Facebook page Five Minute Party. We hate that Royal let him go unsigned. Best entertainment out of Galveston ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 27, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Derek Lewis is playing in San Antonio now. His shows are listed on his Facebook page Five Minute Party. We hate that Royal let him go unsigned. Best entertainment out of Galveston ever! Totally agree, wish he was playing in Dallas, rccl is crazy not to resign him, he normally had a standing room only audience , we were lucky enough to see him a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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