Embarkation We flew with carryon only , so we just followed the signs to get on the ship. The process took about 1/2 hour.

After boarding the ship(3:00 -3:30) we unpacked and started looking around and getting our bearings. Our paperwork had said 1st seating for dinner, but our card said 2nd. We found where to change it, but after waiting about 1/2 hour and not getting much closer we gave up. I went back 3 more times over the next several days. There was either a long line or they were closed. So, we ate at the buffet the whole time. In conversations with other people it sounds like they waited a long time for food in the restaurants. We did not hear anything good about eating in the dining rooms. One couple waited 2 1/2 hours to get their entree. I also heard people complain that their food was cold. These are things I heard from others, not my experience.

The buffet food was ok. There was a good variety. The salad and fruit bar was excellent. There was a lot of pasta., but there was also fish, pork, chicken and lamb. There were lots of breads and rolls. Always pizza on one side. There were machines with coffee, hot water & tea bags, iced tea & water available 24 hours. Juice was only available at breakfast. This was a nice surprise. I got the impression from some of the reviews that I wouldn't have anything to drink unless I bought it. Read more