I doubt positive reviews are authentic. We didn't do timeshare options, but this experience is more memorable if you were roped into their time share "opportunity". We talked to unfortunate victims who endured time share ordeal. They hold you hostage for up to 5 hours. They threaten to keep your deposit if you don't wait for it...they control your transportation...in the mean time, it is a 5 hour high pressure sales pitch.

Thirsty? On the ship, there are three free drinks, sometimes two in addition to water, but only at one location. One is unsweetened tea, the other tastes like some kind of cleaning fluid. During meals there is also lemonade, water it down to half strength. Expect to spend $3 for all other drinks, including water.

Beds? You might be more comfortable in a deck chair outside (also uncomfortable). Thermostats do not work. We went during a cold weather spell. Room was even colder than outside. In the beds you will roll uncomfortably until the sheets come off. Read more