Overall, I really enjoyed this cruise. It provided a relaxing a fun 4 days in the sun. Since we literally walked off one cruise ship to another, there was a lot of comparisons made.
The embarkation process wasn't as smooth as the first cruise. The staff was not nearly as happy to be there as we were! Because the US Coast Guard was performing an inspection, we were held up for over an hour. When the time came to board, the photographers slowed everything down by trying to get photos of everyone boarding. Too many people were boarding at one time and the lunch process got jammed up with too many people. They did offer to hold carryon luggage in one of the bars until you were able to get in your state room. This was a nice option.
The pool was small, but the four hot tubs in the middle always had space for one more. I liked the hot tub in the front of the boat near the wading pool. Since there was a much older crowd on this cruise, the wading pool wasn't very busy. Getting a bartender to this part of the ship was almost non existent. (I think I saw one the whole time). Pool side bar service was definitely lacking on this cruise.
Room 0222 (10th floor)
Right around the corner from the elevator, this room is a good size for a typical stateroom. The large round window and sliding glass door allows for plenty of sunlight. The balcony has a full size privacy panel between other stateroom balconies. The doors on this particular room don't close easily and I'm sure my neighbors always heard us slamming the door. Plenty of closet space with drawers inside. The hairdryer is hidden in the top desk drawer! The shower water temperature fluctuates somewhat, so set it on the cooler side at first. Plenty of storage room in the bathroom for toiletries.