Went on this cruise with 5 other family members, varying in age between 16-71 y/o. Stayed in Sky Suite on 12th level, and small penthouse suite on 11th level, 3 people per room. Having been on 4 other cruise lines, thought this would allow for an objective review.

I have never experienced such extraordinary service. Our room butler, Tugue and waiters, Gede and Mark not only catered to our every need, but were cheerful, fun, and genuinely interested in our cruising experience. They became family to us. The food was very good, but the specialty restaurants were exceptional. Murano and Tuscan Grille were well worth the $35 surcharge pp. (One of the evening's meals were comped as we booked a Suite) The ship is beautiful and very clean except for the occasional sooty railing outside the veranda. The atrium with it's glass elevators is a spectacular way to appreciate the size and scope of the ship as you can almost see 360 degrees around you.

I only made it to one evening show, the best one from what I understand. Circus aerial and acrobatics the likes of Cirque De Sole (but on a moving ship) was incredible. The poolside band, Cipra and the A Capella vocalists were top-notch. As per other reviews, the Corning Glass Show was a unique and educational show and these guys are not only artists, but entertainers as well. Beyond the Podium educational lectures were fantastic and worth the time away from the small, crowded outdoor pool (atrium pool much less crowded but obviously not as sunny and unable to enjoy the band). Read more