What attracted me to this cruise was the value and the itinerary. I was on this ship about 20 years ago when it was called the Nordic Empress and now since the ship was totally refurbished it's just as wonderful as before, and better! Our servers, Joseph, Romulo and our Brazilian bar serve, in the "My Time" dining room were the best ever! The brunch on the third day was ok, I've had better buffet brunches on RCCL! The entertainers, singers and dancers were very good as well. They've made excellent use of the space by locating the fitness center above the Viking lounge. Great equipment! What was confusing was that not all bars carried the same liquor; some had Tito's vodka and Crème de Ment and others did not carry it at all. What I did miss was the TV network where it shows you the position of the ship and the weather conditions. However, if you're looking for a relaxing & enjoyable cruise, this is the one for you!