This was a big family cruise. It contained my Parents, Brother, Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law's Parents, Grandmother, Grandmother's Sister. The last two didn't go on any of the excursions, just shopping.

Everyone always attended dinner in the main dining room. I meant to have breakfast there at least once, but never got around to it. Instead I stuck to Horatio's for the buffet breakfast (same for lunch, when not in port). Ordered room service once for a Turkey sandwich, which was delicious.

Onboard Carlo was the Cruise Director, his assistant was Karl with a K, and Karl's assistant was Sam. Those three were so very entertaining. When I first boarded, I had read about Karl with a K, so I was looking for him at the shows and activities and I could only find Carlo. I was very confused until we actually met Karl with a K. Karl with a K is a funny little British fellow who kept everyone laughing. His assistant Sam was also funny (Hi Sam!, Bye Sam!), but I was told he has a dirty mouth at the late night comedy shows. I mentioned cruise critic to both of them. Karl with a K had no idea that he was on the internet and seemed amused. Sam said he knew he was on here, because he had a bad review about something that happened on a different ship when he was new. So I give them all props, they made the cruise fun. I don't know how they put up with everyone, I couldn't be that nice that much. Read more