There are some things about this ship that are just outstanding. That SeaPlex area is one of the coolest things Ive seen on any ship; some of the food, like Jamies Italian was just stellar; and the tech used in the Starwater show in Two70 is just phenomenal.

Aside from the areas you would typically find on most ships (Pool deck, restaurants, theater, shopping, etc...) there are three "themed" areas - The Esplanade (this ships answer to the Promenade on other RCCL ships), SeaPlex, and Two70.

I feel like each of them have their own features that really set them apart. I am really happy to see the Esplanade on this ship as I really like the promenade areas on the other bigger RCCL ships, but this one is very different. It is much smaller but that does not make it any less interesting. There is a pub at one end of it, shopping in the middle, and lots of places to get snacks and other food items all around it. There is Sorrentos and Cafe Promenade here, which are both nice, and familiar if you have been on any of the other RCCL ships.

Two70 is a really interesting venue. It is like part theater, part bar, part quick service eating area, part lounge. Some of the tech that is in this area is some of the most insane I have seen on any ship! Projection mapping on the window area, kuka arms with giant plasma screens, and sectional stage areas that raise and lower. Just nuts. I watched a bit of the Starwater show tonight and while the content of the show itself was typical "cruise ship fare" (I am sure you know what I mean), the tech was just CRAZY. I mean, they could have been singing "The wheels on the bus" with some of that tech and it would still blow you away!

SeaPlex is probably my favorite new area on the ship. Take your typical sports and recreation area (basketball, ping pong tables, etc) bring it all indoors in a super cool, high tech recreation area with some never-before-seen on a cruise ship activities. Bumper Cars, Trapeze Circus School, Roller Skating, etc, along with your traditional basketball, volleyball, etc. There are ping pong tables, foozball, and an Xbox lounge along with the Hot Dog House all in this two story area. So far I think it is my favorite part of the ship.

Overall, this is a REALLY REALLY nice ship. It is ridiculously nice! Everything about it just seems to have a really high-end "classy" feel to it. Even the "fun" areas are all sleek and well designed with a more upper scale touch.

In many ways this a total departure from what we have seen from Royal Caribbean recent offerings on ships like Allure or Freedom. The ship feels a lot more like a spiritual successor to the Radiance class ships and even almost like a Royal Caribbean/Celebrity cross over concept.

The Starwater show was just amazing!

Some of the tech used was so impressive!

And you know how they say it's not over until the fat lady sings? Well, there she is, and we'll end this part of the report! =) Check out part three of this report on page five!

Taking another look at the Bionic Bar...

...and the seating area around the robots. You can order your drinks at one of those four tables in front of them.

It's a quiet evening on the Esplanade the night before our first port.

The next day the girls were up for some skydiving! Indoor, style!

All suited up and ready to go!

Kristen was up first!

She did so great! And she loved it!

Next up...Elissa...

If there is one thing that iFly is great at is taking very unflattering photos as the wind is blowing on your cheeks at about 100 MPH!

iFly Ripcord was GREAT!!!

Is it just me or does it kind of look like a beer glass at the back of the ship? (Not that this is a bad thing at all!) ;)

This so far was the only photo I've taken of the casino! It's really nice and big and full of higher-tech machines, we just haven't really gone in yet.

Yay! We are back home in Orlando! Except, we aren't at home, we are still on vacation.

Here's the ship docked in Port Canaveral...

As seen from the new tower near the port. This was most certainly one of the strangest shore visits we've ever had! lol

Worst part about docking in Orlando? Having to use the Carnival terminal! Nooooooo! RCCL is building a new terminal that should be done soon!

Back on the ship they had started putting up Christmas decorations!

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