This was my first cruise and I was not a fan of this kind of vacation but after a tourin Afghanistan I wanted a vacation where I didn't have to do anything.

Embarkation & Disembarkation - There was a long line to get to the counter but not at all unberabale. The lady that helped us faced a few technical issues but was really nice. Once we got our passes it was no hassle. They let me bring 2 bottles of wine and it was no issue at all. I packed the bottles on my carry on which I guess is the way to go because if its in your checked baggage they might make you go somewhere once on board to open your bag in front of the crew to make sure it's not liquor. Disembarkation was easy and smooth.

Food- I was really worried about food but had great meals. We had all our dinners in the main dining room and used the Windjammer buffet for lunches and most breakfast. I'm a picky eater but really enjoyed the main dining room. There were some meals where I thought they overlooked my wife's entrees but they stuff I ordered were always real good. Food at the windjammer was surprisingly good. I stayed away from the pizza and burgers which looked mediocre and instead went for the healthier choices which were very good. BTW, the fruit offered on this cruise is very fresh and very good. The info channels on board had a segment on food which claims they don't used canned veggie/fruits and I believe them. Read more