My husband and I decided to give the Balmoral a try since we like experiencing different cruise lines. We would recommend the Balmoral and would sail the cruise line again -- but we would let people know the following:
1) This cruise ship is primarily for older vacationers -- average age being 65. My husband and I are in our late 30's and didn't mind this but we know some people would.
2) Food not as abundant as with other cruise lines. The food is good but there isn't as much to choose from and not as readily available at all hours of the day and night like you would find on other larger ships.