My wife and I sailed on the January 5th Silhouette Cruise. We looked forward to it since no airlines would be involved. This is our 40th cruise. We used a New Jersey car service to take us to the ship. We planned to arrive at about one o'clock to 1:30pm. Check in went relatively easy, for that terminal. Patience is the word of the day, since you check in and then get on a bus to go to the ship. It took us about a half hour from start to finish. By the time we dropped off our carryon bags the the rooms were open and the bags started to arrive. We had lunch in the Oceanview Cafe. Food was fair, not much of a taste or choice. To be honest, we never make a big thing of the arrival lunch. Not fair to judge.

We took a conceirge cabin off the back of the ship. Small storage space, especially for a twelve day cruise and three formal nights. Bed and bedding very comfortable. Small shower, although I have been in smaller. We had room key issues over the course of the cruise. It interrupted a few things, but was not the end of the world.

In light of the recent accident in Europe I will comment on the muster drill. Not just this ship but others. (4 last year) They eased up on the drill. We don't need to bring the vest. We travelled 5 decks and to the front of the ship to the restaurant where they showed a video. Was not clear what would happen next. Read more