It took us around three hours to embark the ship. The ship is a very nice newer ship, The lay out has a lot of dead ends and found if difficult to get around. Elevators were very sloe. Seemed that all the people were always in one part of the ship. Lots of long lines. Food and service was sub par for the American cruiser. The last night of the cruise was formal night where the best meal is served. The prime rib looked like a thin steak. The fish was terrible. The rest of the dinners seemed like cheep fast food. The service was like a short handed restaurant. The table crumbs were never cleaned. Table cloths were dirty. Bar service was always through a waiter. Bar tender could not serve you. Drink packages were really not worth it. It was more like coupons. The rooms seem to be small with strange shower doors that folded in when not in use. They leaked water on to the floor when the shower was used. The sheets and pillows had stains. The top sheet and blanket were one. Public restrooms were hard to find and usually only had one stall. Just not up the united states cruise standard for the price. The lower reviews pretty much say it all.