We have wanted to try this ship since it came out, we have been on eight other cruises with carnival and royal and we always have a good time but this cruise literally blows the rest away! From the moment we arrived at port it was very quick getting on board maybe 15-20 min. Once we stepped on, well, WOW!!! What a ship! there is sooo much to see and do we didn't know where to start, we avoided the windjammer bc we knew it would be packed, went to the hotdog stand instead and enjoyed boardwalk, we did not go to main dinning room but did try several specialty resturants, we ate at chops twice, very good, we did try to extra charge steak but where not impressed, we like the normally fillets better, we ate at givonnis and it was good as well, the mexican resuraunt sabor was good but our waiter made it even better, what great service this ship staff gives! We ate at johnny rockets and the burgers are great, go there for breakfast, not many do and its free for breakfast and not as crowded, also try their milkshakes, yes they do cost extra but totally worth it! ben and jerrys ice cream is very good and a nice option from just frozen yogurt machines. Our room was nice but a lilttle warm, suggest bringing a small fan, no big deal. We played at the casino and did very well, I won at table games several times and even hit a slot machine jackpot for $984.02! We went to the art auction and enjoyed free champange and bought a few nice pieces, the staff here is exceptional! we had been to the ports several times so this cruise was all about the ship for us, and it did not disappoint. We went to the spa several times and we recommend trying the couples mud bath and bath ritual, very nice! we found ourselve constantly doing things and before we knew it the week was up and we had not even done half of the activities on board! so, we booked it again for next may and doing back to backs! Give it a try and you will see, we wont be going back to smaller ships anytime soon!