We chose this cruise because we wanted to get away for a few days and because it was reasonably priced and included the open bar. It was a good time with lots of music and dancing! The ship shows its age but it was very smooth and you could hardly feel the ocean. Last year we cruised on Royal Carribean's Aalure of the Seas and it rocked back and forth the entire cruise! I would recommend this cruise for first timers to try and see if cruising is for them, just don't expect the best service, you pretty much get what you pay for. The buffet was ok, but the main dining room service left a lot to be desired. We tried both the Palace and The Crossings and we're not very impressed with either. The food was fine, service was just very, very slow. One meal took us almost 2 hours. We actually really liked the laid back atmosphere of Norwegian and booked a cruise next year on the Norwegain Getaway. as far as the ports go, we didn't really care for Grand Bahama Island, but with some exploring really enjoyed Paradise Island in Nassau. Also, Princess Cay was really nice and we loved it.