Embarkation: was very smooth and quick. Balcony cabin was comfortable, cabin Steward was so efficient, friendly, and always remembered our names...incredible how they do that!

Food: The gathering offered many options, which I appreciated. Totally worth the 20 minute or less wait for the Mongolian wok, Pasta bar, burrito bar, (did not try Indian grill). Ate at buffet for lunch a few days as well, and always found the food had loads of flavour and seasoned well. Barbecue on lania deck was also a good choice. Cheesecakes which have been my favorite in the past, were a total let down...just didn't taste as good? Frozen yogurt cones..everyday and night...were a great replacement.

The dining room was a bit of a let down. Breakfast was always quick, hot, and good, with great service..(we always sat in the same place with the same servers and tipped a few dollars)not to mention free cappuccinos. Dinner was hot and cold literally. Twice dinner was delivered cold. Prime rib was the worse I have ever had anywhere. Other than that I appreciated the did ya ever try choices, and kids enjoyed trying alligator, shark, frog legs etc. Soups are done very well as always. Pastas were always a hit with me, and sauces full of flavour. I definitely think the food in the dining room has declined in general from last year. Our servers were always friendly, and really tried the best they could to keep up..I commend them all. I found the hostesses to be a little cool..very business like. Maitre De was very friendly and always smiled. Still love the little entertainment the staff does in the dining room...they really do look like they enjoy it, as we do. Coffee bar was so so. Tried sushi bar, my parents enjoyed this almost every night, I personally don't like sushi (confirmed again this trip). Did not go to steakhouse this trip. Read more