First let me say that I have been on five other transatlantic cruises, two of which were on the Ruby and Emerald Princess (nice ships). This ship just does not measure up to the hype and is not designed for the passenger. The bean counters got hold of what could have been a really great ship and really messed it up. Complaints on this ship were the primary source of conversation during my recent voyage. I was able to break the ice with anyone just by mentioning our mutual disdain for this ship. Things like:

(1) Mid-ship stairwell does not go up to the Lido deck and is not useable by passengers.

(2) Cannot walk around the outside of the ship on the Promenade Deck. Read more