My father booked this cruise for my two sisters and me to join him over Thanksgiving. We were without our families so the trip was just us for the first time in many years. That aspect of it was really great. My father and one sister had been on several cruises, but one sister and I were newbies.

First, the ship itself is amazing. Maybe too big for it's own good, but I was impressed. Our balcony cabin was more than adequate. Two twin beds, a sofa, and a bathroom (with a shower) that was fine. My sister LOVED the shower. Our steward, Augustina, took very good care of us and my father certainly put him through his paces. Our rooms (not connected, disappointingly) are at the front of the ship and that was a lot of fun. I was told by many that I would hardly know I was on a ship, but that was not true. Sailing was rocky several days and VERY rocky two nights.

I found most of the entertainment to be fun though the "comic juggler" was more than disappointing. I most enjoyed the Close Up Magic. While the illusions in the Destination Unknown show are unimpressive, the show itself is spectacular - visually entertaining. Another show with a guy named Marcus something or other was slow and boring. The comedians seemed to rely to heavily on stereotypes, but there were some good laughs. Read more