The original primary reason for my cruise was to be able to scuba dive in Grand Caymen. I tried to register in advance, but their website was not allowing it (others have confirmed that is was not working right). So, I went promptly to the cruise desk to register and was informed after the long line wait that the excursion was already booked full. Upon polite objection and pleading they put me on a waiting list. I was pleased and do compliment them that I did get to go on the dive.

However, the dive company was not the best and went to not the best diving places and had no snacks between dives (a basic nicety) and was more concerned with the 3 local pro divers on the boat than with those from the cruise ship. I don't know why the ship closed the dive since the boat was not booked full. There was room for more divers to go.

My compliments to the appetizer chef and the chef in charge of the marinara sauce for all foods, including the pizza up in the pizza area. Best pizza of any cruise ship. The pumpkin soup was excellent. The entreees were mediocre and the deserts were boring. Several times it was necessary to order the 'always on menu' staples ... especially the night when if you wanted to eat you better like eggplant. Luckily, prior cruisers had warned us and many commented on the reputation the ship had for poor food. Read more