The embarkation procedure was over quickly and cases delivered to our stateroom. First impressions of the Spirit were very good, bright and airy, pleasant staff and lots of information available.
Food on the whole was very good. Did not dine in the 'speciality' dining as we found the main dining rooms and buffet were very good. Excellent Meat in the restaurants and no pressure to purchase wine. Ice cold water available as soon as we sat down. We like to dine relatively early and never had to queue once during the whole cruise. Lines were long by 7.30 - tip No 1 - dine early.
In every restaurant all the staff were pleasant, informative and extremely helpful. The Freestyle cruising is certainly what we enjoyed. We have put off cruising in the past because of the more formal dining experiences.
Quite small - third bed folds away but limits space around double bed. No tea/coffee making facilities in inside cabins. Beds comfortable. Bathroom plenty large enough powerful shower with lots of hot water. No problems till last night. Cabin 10523 is next to the service area and the luggage porterage were very noisy.