Homemom

We went the second week of March. Initially disappointed, but it got better as the island emptied. Booked through Royal and the person meeting us was late, the boat left without our group, we had to wait for another one, in the sun on the pier, it cost us over an hour of our time. (There were 5 ships in port that day.) We arrived at Pearl Island after 2 pm and the island was packed. Nowhere to sit. It eventually cleared out after 3 pm and we were able to find chairs and go in the water. Chairs were easier to find far from the water. We ate lunch - meh - but I know food is subjective. It almost emptied at 4 pm because a tour left to swim with pigs. We left about 5:30.

Radiance last week. Ordered 2 entrees several nights and our waiter asked each time when we would like it served and did as we requested. No issues.

Last week we asked the excursion desk as soon as we boarded. They told us to just get off the ship first thing and ask at the check in desk on the island. But it turns out we didn’t need to rush off because they had already assigned all the cabanas. Not sure if you could switch or not as all we wanted was the front row and that’s where they had us anyway.