This is a quick review of the first leg of our cruise. We chose back to back cruises as it is a long way to go from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We started out doing the western cruise. Embarkation was slightly delayed due to Coast Guard but was very quick and smooth. A quick bite at Central Park Cafe and into our rooms by 1:30. Went to the pre muster CC meet at the Wipeout Bar all in our "I'm on a Boat" T Shirts. Muster drill went well but the ship was getting ready to leave just as the muster drill was over so a quick dash on to deck five to watch sail away and we were off. We had the CC Meet and Mingle on day 2 at the Comedy Club, I really wish I had have spent more time on this board getting to know these great people better before the cruise.

We were in a large inside stateroom (10427) the chesterfield folded out at night for our daughter, walking by this at night was a bit tight but not to bad. Flat screen TV could be moved to an angle all could see it if necessary, and provided us with info on what is happening on the ship as well as shows and tours we had booked. You could also book shows there if they were not sold out.

Each day we ate breakfast at Windjammers, seating there is at a premium but one of the attendants would usually have a table for the 3 of us within a minute or so, there was always a good choice of foods to pick from and I made sure I got my fresh pineapple each morning. We usually would eat at the 6.00 PM seating in the Adagio Dining Room for dinner each night, great food and service there. They changed our table to a balcony table after the first night which was much better than being against a wall. We did not go there for any of the formal nights, choosing windjammers or Johnny Rockets instead. We went to the party at Rita's Cantena and had a great time, food and drink there was both good. Read more