We choose this cruise for the ship and not the ports. We had already been to all of the stops before. The ship is huge, just as we expected. That was a good thing and a bad thing. The size was great because there were lot's of things to do to keep you busy. It was bad because there were 6000 people on board doing the same thing you were. During peak hours the elevators were full and it was hard to find a sit in the Windjammer. There other places to eat, so look around and try all the spots. The diving show and the Blue Plant Show was great. People say the Mama Mia show was good too but we did see it. Even though the shows are free you must book tickets in advance. If you don't have advance tickets you must wait in a standby line. The comedy was good however for ship this size the Comedy Club only holds 140 people. Get tickets in advance. The 70's show on the Royal Promenade was great. We booked an all inclusive package on the Rising Tide Bar. This was the best deal ever. Best view point and all you can drink, snacks, tee shirt, souvenir hurricane glass... for three hours was included in the price. This was the best experience ever getting off the ship on the last day. We choose the express departure option. We took our own luggage off. 15 minutes from room to the terminal. 15 minutes to the airport. Best ever and we cruise often.