This was my first cruise but my husband was in the Navy, his first on a cruise ship. I researched and read reviews for a year. I am not sure why the reviews were negative but here is my take. I think those people who complained probably complain about everything.

Tips and gratuity!!

Leave the gratuities as is. It's 11.50 per day per person $80.00 for the week. There is a breakdown and when you see the breakdown you will understand it is not a lot since it is split between three people. Those who take off and say they give it to them in cash are probably lying and trying to be cheap. The room stewards are awesome and the wait staff awesome. Read more