We loved this cruise. The food was wonderful. Mike Szwajkowski was the CD and he was fantastic. Unlike other CD's we've had experience with, Mike was always visible not just at the show in the evening. He has a super personality and made everything fun. His staff was fantastic. With so many sea days, it was important to have a good CD and CD staff and these kids were just super.

This cabin is on the starboard side on the aft end of the "hump" or bump out of the ship. It had a much larger than usual balcony with full bulkheads to the top making it very private. It was also in the wide part of the hallway and within easy access of the elevators and the library. Though a lot of people had to pass our cabin, the hallway was quiet. I wish I could get the same location on our next cruise. I thought the food was very good and especially enjoyed the little rib lamb chops which were unexpected. We had them twice! Our waiter was wonderful and our table mates were great folks whom we hope to cruise with again.

The only thing that was wrong with this cruise was the fact that we are Platinum Crown & Anchor members and the ship had over 600 Diamond and Diamond+ members on board. Because of this large number of D a D+ members, the rest of the passengers lost an important venue and the ability to have a dance and a drink before dinner. There were so many of them that they took the Cleopatra's Needle over every day for drinks and dancing. There was staff at the door to "card" other guests so they could not get in. We didn't want their free drinks, and would have paid for our own beverages for the privilidge of being able to have a few dances before early dining. Towards the end of the cruise, they gave the early diners 15 minutes of music in the lounge on deck 14 but it was too little and too late. The Platinum members lost their luncheon, too, because of the number of D and D+. Read more