My comments are for those travelling with young children -- ours were 4 and 6 1/2 for this trip. The mini-suite was a good size for us, but I think it would have been quite cramped with older children. The main bed was large enough for two adults and one small child who likes to crawl in bed with mom and dad. Instead of two bunk beds that we had in our minisuite on the Caribbean Princess, this cabin has a couch that pulls out to a full size bed. Again, fine for two young children, but it wouldn't be large enough with older kids, especially if they're not willing to share a bed.

The freestyle cruising restaurant concept worked fine for young children, even my picky eater, because you can get "kid food" at any restaurant, no matter the cuisine. The trade off was that we didn't build a relationship with the waitstaff, which can be very special for kids and adults.

In another nod to the kids on board, the main buffet restaurant (the Garden) has an area with low tables, cushioned benches, and stools designed for kids. That area also has a small food line, with kid-friendly breakfast and lunch. Given the large crowds in this dining room, though, lots of adult groups used it too, so we couldn't count on sitting there too often. Read more