We went with several of our cousins who recommended this ship to us. It was our 1st time cruising and I must say it was a fabulous trip. Everyone from the steward to the dining room crew was exceptional, very friendly and helpful always. Customer service folks were always glad to answer questions and never seemed to get upset. And the food** it was beyond wonderful.. We made good use of the buffet at breakfast and the dining room at nite.

So many things to do while at sea. We didn't book any excursions on board because they were cheaper on shore. The only complaint I had was the casino being so smokey. As a non-smoker, I could only stay for a few minutes at a time. Getting on and off the ship was much easier than I had been led to believe. Al in all, an awesome trip. I have told my children to all start saving their money because we will be taking a family cruise for my 80th birthday.