What We Love
Nightlife: Night owls will find plenty of action. Spend the evening in the Vegas-style Casino Royale, toast with cocktails and a view in the Viking Crown Lounge, check out the two-level disco, or try salsa dancing at Boleros.
Cabin Choices: Royal Caribbean’s ships have as many as three dozen or more cabin categories, and there’s a price level for everyone. Look for innovative designs, including two-story loft suites, cabins with views of the ship’s mall-like promenade, and inside cabins with “virtual balconies,” designed around a full-length LCD screen that displays a real-time video feed of the sea.
Staying Connected: This is the line for you if you want to Instagram, Snapchat, FaceTime, Skype, and even stream movies while on board. Royal Caribbean’s high-speed Wi-Fi is among the fastest at sea, and it’s available fleet-wide — perfect for passengers who hate the idea of unplugging. To enjoy the cruise line’s Voom internet service, however, you’ll need to pay a daily fee that’s considerably more than you pay at home.
Johnny Rockets: On a dozen of the ships, for a $6.95 cover charge you can sit in a poolside diner with a retro 1950s theme and order those familiar burgers, chili fries, and onion rings for lunch or dinner — although shakes, sodas, and alcoholic beverages cost extra.
