The dining room had great food, in fact one of the best I've had in awhile, Everything was always fresh and hot. Normally you will always have a few items not so hot and fresh, something cold or just not cooked right. But we NEVER had a complaint. I think early dining has a lot to do with it. The shows: singers and dancers were very good, just like a Las Vegas show. Not just your regular cruise show. The reviews I read had me worried that the ship was not so good, so I was greatly surprised at how great everthing was. Yes there are some out dated colors on the ship and bits of rust here and there, but it can't be perfert year round. The crew always did everything I asked for with a smile.