This review is based upon no previous cruising experience so take it for what it is worth. We had a great time and any information below is not negative feedback, just info to help make your cruise its best
During this cruise we stayed in Baja 706, a balcony room at the aft of the ship right off the elevators. The room was a good size, the closet was big, and the bathroom was functional. We never experienced any disruptive noise due to our proximity to the elevator. In fact, it was very convenient. We used the balcony for a few breakfasts, afternoon drinks, and champagne in the evening.
For dinner we chose traditional dining at 8:15. We loved it. The service was fantastic and relaxed. We heard other people state that the 5:15 dinner was rushed but since there is no seating after the 8:15 people would dine until 10:00 or 10:30. In the Palm Dining Room we had dinner entertainment as the head waiter was a phenomenal singer. According to the staff, only the Palm on Caribbean Princess has this entertainment and only as long as Hector works there. We tried the buffet once but found it crowded, hot, and smokey. Cigarette smoke from the aft deck would flow directly into the buffet when the doors to the deck opened. Overall we really enjoyed the dining experience but the food was not amazing; good but not great.
Great location. Many people warned us about extra noise near the elevator and stairs. We did not notice it at all; in fact, we loved the convenience of being able to jump off the elevator and right into our room. Especially nice when we just wanted to drop something off. We were pleasantly surprised by the good amount of storage and the fact that luggage could slip under the beds.