Safety is a huge concern for me. I was horrified that our muster station was out in an open deck arena. If there was an issue with the ship in inclement weather we would be exposed and certainly chaos could reign in that environment. I was very concerned that we were not provided life vests in our room. Having 5000 passengers rely on the staff to give out vest in a true emergency seemed like trouble waiting to happen. I have been on over 50 cruises and this is the first time I ever felt uneasy about my safety.

My room attendant was lovely, helpful and kept our space very clean. His cheerful face was always appreciated. The meals in the specialty restaurants were tasteful and well presented, staff gracious and very attentive. Their internet was the best I ever encountered at sea. Entertainment was exceptional - The Ocean Aria and Blue Planet were over the top. The Valet luggage service was great - the luggage went from our cabin door to our final airport destination. Worth every penny as it included our boarding pass and made for a very smooth disembarkation.

Service over all was always an issue unless we paid for it. Read more