We drove to the pier, about a 2 hour drive. In the priority area by 10:30 and on ship by 11am. Went straight to our room, dropped off luggage and decorate our door. Went to lido deck for lunch and photo taking.. The dream is large, but the food area is congested. Noticed all the choices, but decided to wait it out. Nice serenity area, 2 pools, jumbotron tv.

Cruise director is James. He's okay, not as involved as others have been. His assistant Gumby is a little better. Went to a wedding to take photos for a friend.. a staff woman there said we couldn't stay. Tried to tell her we weren't eating, just a few photos. She got irate. When she found out we were invited, she huffed off. Not a good impression so far.

First seating dinner.. 2 hour for dinner, okay, first night, I'll let it go. Read more