The Effectors - Royal Caribbean Shows-Off Tech Instead of Story Telling. Is It Worth It?

The Effectors on Odyssey of the SeasIn recent years, Royal Caribbean has dedicated a lot of time, hard work, and money into creating their own evening shows.  Each of these aims to wow the audience with some over-the-top demonstration of technology and stagecraft, and their latest creation, The Effectors, is no exception.  There were a few moments in this show that were unlike anything we'd seen on land or sea.  How did it work as a show though?  Well, if you're going strictly for the story, I'd skip it, but don't cancel your evening cruise plans just yet.

Odyssey of the Seas Day 6 – A Packed Evening at Sea

Today was our last day on Odyssey of the Seas, and I had to work during the day, so I was determined to pack the evening with as much enjoyment as I could.  I think Larissa and I did a pretty good job of that, with unique meals, experiences, and more time with friends...

Odyssey of the Seas Day 3 - All Work and No Play Makes Billy a Dull Boy

After decades of cruising, I was awake and out of my room earlier than I’ve ever been on a sea day.  Today was a work day for me, but I was determined to make it a fun one.  Who else gets to work with these views?  Well, the crew, but they work WAY harder than I do...

Odyssey of the Seas Day 2 – Perfect Day at Coco Cay Beach Club

Our first full day of our Odyssey of the Seas cruise took us to Coco Cay, Royal Caribbean’s private island.  While we were here just a few weeks ago on Mariner, this visit was very different, and we experienced some new things...