Embarkation -- absolutely loved taking a cruise without having to get on a plane!!! Arrived at port about 11:30, flagged down a porter to take one oversized bag - $5 tip let us avoid standing in line to check luggage. Parked car and carried rest of luggage on -- were onboard by about 12:15. Venetian dining room for lunch -- announcement that cabins were ready came about 1:00 just as we finished eating. Checked bag showed up about 3:30.

Cabin -- BA balcony, cabin 10588, port side, advertised at 203 sq ft, but I do not believe it came close to that. One professional review I saw said it measured slightly over 160 sq ft. I suspect it is closer to that figure. A plus is sliding shower door versus curtains on other ships. Bed was very hard -- had room steward add foam pad under sheet -- this did help. Very tight quarters, but good hanging space and lots of hangers. AC worked well. NO comfortable place to sit in cabin -- best was balcony. We had a terrific room steward -- Frank from Costa Rica.

Ship -- nothing really different or good or bad relative to other ships, with one exception. The pool (only one -- regardless of what they call the oversized bath tub next to the main pool...) and it is very very small -- really doesn't work for 2,000 + passengers. If swimming and pool activities are important to you, I suggest you find a different ride.... Read more