We were traveling with my family and 13 others. This was a birthday cruise to celebrate my sons 16 th, my nieces 30th and 4 other relatives who turned 60. Our youngest traveler was 2. The oldest was 63. We also had travelers in their 20s.

Everyone loved this trip. The ship is very well maintained, inspite of what others have reported. You would not notice any wear and tear, unless you are used to only cruising on the newest and largest ships.

This was by far the easiest port to leave from. We have left from Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, and Miami. There was no comparison. First of all, there are absolutely no porters chasing you down for a mandatory"tip". They offered assistance in a polite and cheerful way. They appreciated any tip you gave them. There was no wait at all to board. We arrived at 12:30 and it was as if they were waiting for us! On board in less then 20 minutes. Our staterooms were ready as promised at 2pm. We had 2 interiors and one balcony for my family. They were all clean and well maintained. Al were on deck 9. Nine had flat screen televisions...big deal. I wasn't looking to cruise to watch TV. The mattresses were a bit firm for my liking, but it didn't stop us from collapsing after a busy day! We booked my time dining and had the best wait staff I have ever had. Ali was from India, and Eketerina was from Russia. They served us every night. The menu had a large selection, and the food was outstanding. I have been told this is a new menu. It far exceeded what we were served on Navigator 2 years ago. Read more