It was my first cruise and I enjoyed myself. My goal for the cruise was relaxation! Cabin: It was larger than I expected. We were the last room on floor 1 in the back of the ship. We experienced quite a bit of engine noise, and you could feel the ship's movement. I would probably book a room on a higher floor on my next cruise.

Dining: I ate in the formal dining room each night. I thought the food was good. There were always several choices and you could order any and everything you wanted. It seemed the most worth my money. I ate at the buffet for lunch and breakfast occasionally. It was pretty good. I wasn't super impressed. The 24hr pizza was good and the grill had some decent choices. The all day soft serve ice cream machine may have been my favorite :)

Activities: As a first timer, I didn't know what there might be. The sing-a-long piano player at the Apollo Bar was great. I watched 2 dancing/singing shows and they were entertaining. The comedians were pretty good. I didn't win at the casino - but it was a good time. The cruise director and the entertainment staff all did a great job. There was a hairy chest contest at the pool one day that was a riot! The deck chairs filled up quickly on the day at sea, but other than that time there was no problem finding a spot to lay out and enjoy the sun. Read more