Embarkation was easy & fast.

Cabin - We had an inside cabin which was larger than some on other cruise lines. We had enough closet space to store clothes and suitcases. Our bathroom had a slight urine smell for most of the cruise. I asked our cabin attendant to clean and he said he did but the smell remained. My boyfriend didn't notice the smell but mentioned it might be coming out of the drain.

Fitness & Recreation - The gym was well-equipped with stationary bikes, treadmills, weight lifting machines and free-weights. I signed up for a 3 Pilates classes and 3 Spinning classes. The cost came to $10 a class but they only offered it as a series of 3. I was turned off by the instructors when, after the first of each class they had us sign our room number and on the sheet they manually wrote out in front of us the word "TIP" with a line next to it, announcing that it was totally voluntary. Yeah, well I felt put on the spot. I tipped but didn't like it. The instructors were probably very knowledgeable but I didn't feel they instructed well. I had never taken a Pilates class before and had to ask about my form and breathing. THey'd correct us occasionally but I felt for the money we should have had more "hands-on" instruction. The gym was clean and well-supplied with clean towels. Read more