We chose this cruise for the cost and for the islands visited. Not having to drive down to Miami was also a big plus. We had never cruised on one of the larger ships. This was about twice as big as we had sailed on before, yet it was not one of the HUGE new ones. Surprisingly it did not feel crowded, and it was very easy to find our way around. Our little inside cabin was good sized with a big bed, LOTS of storage in the large closet with many hangers plus drawers in the built in areas. There was even a couch. The bathroom was compact but comfortable - easy to maneuver in.

The service was exceptional everywhere on the ship. We ate in the main dining room for most meals and enjoyed the varied menu. The breads/rolls and desserts were the best we've ever had on a cruise. The soups and salads were good - a few exceptionally good. The main entrees were a mixed blessing: some very good; others sounded better than they actually tasted.

The ship was well laid out, easy to get around, plenty of elevators and wide stairwells. There were "You are here" illustrations at all main intersections, so it was easy to keep track of location. There were also large touch screens by each bank of elevators for additional information. The main dining room had the evening menu on large touch screens outside the main doors at each level of the room. We looking forward to picking out what we would be eating ahead of time - saved time. Read more