Us: First time cruising, middle aged couple. Get ready to stand in a huge line for everything! I expected more luxury and relaxation. As others have mentioned, the ship needs an overhaul, it's outdated and smelly. The decks and pools were over crowded with kids , drunks and blaring music. One day there was even a brawl. We retreated to our room for peace and quiet. Many nights, they drained the pools, so a peaceful, late night swim was impossible.

Dining: I hate the assigned seating. They sat us at a table back in a corner with a bunch of guys who were beyond drunk and obnoxious. Thankfully, they relocated them. A nice dinner with relaxing music would be nicer. Question: who's bright idea was it to put the dining area in the back of the ship where there was constant movement? Not good for sea sickness. Shopping: There were only a few shops. Jewelry (over priced), Carnival merchandise, liquor and candy. They would have "events" that I'd compare to a feeding frenzy of greed - for junk. There were a few shows that were good, but the comedy club was so packed, they need to move to the larger venue to accommodate all.

Smoking: I couldn't sit on our balcony without getting smoked out by our neighbors and walking on the promenade deck (5) to get to dinner, requires a walk through the smoky casino. Yuck. Read more