I choose this cruise for the easy access from my home, the destinations and the price. Both embarkation and debarkation were smooth. I checked my luggage for debarkation and should have just carried it myself. Our cabin steward, Olvin was fantastic!! However, I was not comfortable in the bed, too hard. Olvin did his best to improve it by adding an additional down duvet, folded up on my side. It helped, but I rarely felt comfortable in the bed. My husband slept fine, so could be just me. Schwartz, our Cruise Director was excellent, VERY funny and great with all people, young and old. Our port excursions went smoothly and we enjoyed them. Overall the food was good. The Marketplace buffet had hit and misses. We did The Chef's Table at $95 a person. You have a multi-course dinner prepared by the lead Chef, in the KITCHEN and it nothing like what other's are having in the dining room. We had several small appetizer and 5 small main dishes and two desserts. Since it is multi-course the servings are small, but you do not need more with all the food. If you are a Foodie, I highly recommend this experience.