My husband and I sailed on POA March 8-15, 2014. This was our fourth cruise, previously sailing on Carnival and Princes and our last one with Norweigan in the Caribbean. Cruise reviews have always been very helpful to me, so it is my hope this review will help others as well. I found out a lot about what we like/dislike about cruising after having taken this cruise. We really missed the sea days, which are relaxing with time to enjoy the fitness center, lounge on a chair and soak up some sun, or enjoy some afternoon class etc. But having said that, we knew we would be busy on each Island trying to see as much as possible.

Overivew of Ship (Staff, Stateroom, Food, etc.)

We found the POA very clean and easy to navigate. All staff were very friendly and always helpful when needed. There was one girl (the A.M. hand santizer girl in the Aloha buffet) that never smiled and seemed very sad all the time. I just wanted to give her a hug and ask..."Why are you so sad." But that would be weird and maybe that's just her way. We had cabin 10654, aft, 10th level, which was wonderful and a great location. Our cabin steward (Wilford) did a great job. He was never seen much but always attended to our needs. They sure work hard. Regarding the food, it's hard for me to complain when so many are starving around the world and we have so plenty. But I will say this was our least favorite food on any cruise. My husband had three different cuts of beef in the Liberty dining room and he said they were not good. We also dined with other folks who had the special one night and didn't even eat it it was that bad. I don't like beef so I can't comment. We didn't try the specialty restaurants so I can't comment there. I really missed not having time to use the fitness center so I can't comment there but I've heard it's very nice. Read more