First cruise since 2000 now that kids are grown. We had an aft balvony room on devk 12. We had seen the "Mighty Ships" episode so we knew about the ship and much of what to expect. Overall the cruise was outstanding and an excellent value. Having perfect weather added to our experience. The two areas that were disappointing was disembarkation and the casino.

Embarkation: Went smoothly with no issues.

Specialty restaurants: We had a three specialty meal package and ate at four premium restaurants during the cruise. I did not reserve prior to the cruise so we ended up eating dinner late. This was an inconvenience but expected and not a major problem. The food and service was outstanding in all of the restaurants we visited (Cagneys, Teppanyaki, Bistro and la Cucina). The meal plan is a must for the specialty restaurants. Read more