It was no Oasis....5,000 people jammed into small venues with the feeling that it was flash mobs 24/7.

In short: The dining room food was pedestrian; offset by two great waiters. That was after a table move as I was placed next to a huge pillar that only a lefty could have used for the dining experience. The buffet was short on value and choices. Giovanni and Chops Grill were well worth the money; with service and quality to boot.

The ship is beautiful, with so much wasted areas. The Boardwalk was spectacular, with less than wonderful donuts and venues that were in the hot, humid outdoors. Central Park was well planned, with high end stores and a total outdoor experience with heat, humidity and rain. Crew running with umbrellas was comical. Read more