Despite 2 ID checks in less than 30 paces, a baggage check screening, and 5 minutes of signing in for the Sail & Sign cards the total time from being dropped off at the pier entrance to opening our cabin door was less than 20 minutes!

Although we're experienced cruisers this was our first fantail balcony. As previously noted in other Cruise Critic reviews, there was soot residue in the mornings on the seats and railing. But, for us, only twice in 8 days. At 6pm the stewards start piling the deck chairs up against the railings of the Lido Deck so you have complete privacy from above throughout the night until 7:30am when they unstack the chairs. The fantails are definitely more roomy and offer great views for sunrises, sunsets, and sail-aways.

Specialty coffees were reasonable. A tall coffee went for $1.50 (plus 15% grat.) Read more