After reading countless reviews on here about the pros and cons of this cruise I decided to enter this mini vacation with an open mind. Overall, I was very impressed and happy with my experience. Below are the things I loved and hated.

LOVED: the Food - We ate at Rio's both nights and had nothing to complain about. I ordered the vegetarian dish the first night (kabobs) and Beef Wellington the second night. The beef wellington is a signature dish and was absolutely mouthwatering. The beef was so tender you could cut it with a fork. Rio's is very similar to a brazilian steakhouse where servers walk around with carved meat. I especially enjoyed they chicken breast wrapped in bacon. The chicken was very moist and had a lot of flavor. Not on the menu but an excellent entree was this curry rice thing one of the people I was cruising with ordered. It was flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. The service was impecable and we were never left without or waiting for anything.

the Staff - everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. My steward addressed me by first name as if he had memorized all the guests in his assigned cabins. I really felt as though each person was there to make my experience that much more pleasurable. Read more