We were cruising with 8 of our family and friends. At first we were were concerned that such a big ship with so many people during spring break would be too crowded, but there were only a few times when the crowds were overwhelming (the Dreamworks parades, after each show, and during some Boardwalk events). Other Cruise Critic members forewarned us to book our reservations for the shows and other popular events like the comedy club ahead of time and I'm glad we did. There were always waiting lines for these shows.

We really felt like we were treated specially. The amenities available to suite guests were outstanding. We especially like the suite only sundeck on deck 17. We didn't find that until 3 days before the end of the trip, but we were glad we did. The Coastal Kitchen was a wonderful place for dinner, although our My Time Dining service and food was also outstanding.

Breakfast in the Park Cafe and Solarium Bistro were very nice and offered healthier options than the Windjammer. While the ship had alot of people, there were many places to eat so that everyone wasn't crammed into one or two restaurants. There were times when it was confusing as to which restaurant charged for services and which one didn't. Even within some of the "free" venues there were charges and on the Boardwalk, Johnny Rockets was free in the morning and ala cart pricing after 11. Read more