We are a 50 something couple that traveled with our 2 adult sons who are in their 20's. We arrived a day early and stayed at the intercontinental, miami. It was a great hotel and we got a good rate from last minute travel (we called and got even a better rate than offered on their web site)Taxi ride was maybe 7 minutes and cost $13.00.

We arrived at the port around 11:15 and we were on the ship by 11:40 and went directly to the spa to buy spa passes. This was the main reason we booked this ship again, as we love the spa area. The rate did go up substantially. 2 years ago it was $199 for a couple and now it was $146.00 per person. If this keeps the amount of people low, I am all for it. I did hear, that towards the end of the week they had reduced the price substantially. We then headed for the front desk and bought Posh passes. We really didn't need them as we stayed mostly in the spa area. But when we did go, it was only adults and quiet and not as hecticas the pool area.

Our next stop was Taste for lunch, which was quite decent. I just don't know why the service is always so slow there. there were very few passengers and it took a while to get the menus, and there were plenty of staff around. Read more