DW and I are on this cruise currently. I can answer a couple of un answered questions.
Internet very slow. Better early and late.
Embarkation, very fast for us. We had 1pm, arrived 12:15, walked on.
Someone mentioned they were surprised we went to Sydney. Us also. When we left, I have never been on a cruise ship going as fast as we were. I think the Captain cut it very close. I monitored our position and weather radar and we were just ahead of the edge of storm. Very rough and windy then and now.
Fun fact. When docked in Canada, they require Royal to have only one bar open per deck. Very odd.
So yesterday we hit all the indoor bars. Here is something to chew on. So we headed to crown lounge. Closed for Pinnacle only. Wow. We peaked in and there were 3 members inside. At the Sam time the diamond lounge on this ship is very small, cramped. Maybe a swap is in order, just saying.
I am not much of a review guy but here are a few. Ship could use some work. Not sure what the schedule is, could use a dry dock. Food OK, Service good. Drinks good.
Here is something: This was the first cruise back in the states for the ship. The casino is set up for European taste. Meaning, no video poker, no tradition slots, haywire etc. no Craps. I asked and was informed they will transition back to add and remove.
Tim