Just got back from an 11 night new years cruise around the canaries,first time cruising with RCL,had such a fab time,although it was a bit choppy (gale force 9) crossing the Biscay there was so much to occupy you that it would be almost impossible to notice (unless you are one of those people who just like to complain ) we meet some great people and had an absolute ball every day and night-so looked after that you would be hard pushed to receive this standard in a five star plus hotel-the staff work so hard and always happy and hope they sincerely receive the gratuities they so deserve-Food was lovely,so much choice and everything so fresh-Drinks were a little on the expensive side but hey ho your on holiday and if you cant afford these type of getaways you should,nt go (unless you just like to moan) i could go on as so much great stuff to report,but anyone thinking about taking a cruise with RCL wont be dissapointed,will be cruising the Carribean this Christmas with RCL CANT WAIT .