I was very pleasantly surprised. We were on this ship for a 4th of July weekend trip and I really did not like the food, the noise, the crowds or much about the 4 days. However, it was like they redid everything. I don't have any complaints other than the machines in the casino were very tight and the usual of the casino being too smoky. The food was very good, the service excellent. We were 8 of us and everyone had a great time. I love the treadmills in the gym -- they have cycle vision on them. Even though it was September and we were heading up, the weather was perfect. Got to go in the pool (heated!!!!) and no crowds at all. Nothing to really do at the two ports in the US unless you paid to be taken somewhere or booked an excursion -- but I normally don't even get off the ship. They had a hypnotist and both my sister and I were up on the stage -- a lot of fun (especially seeing the taping of it afterwards). Love the seaday brunch. Room service excellent. As usual, all the staff was fantastic -- friendly, helpful and everyone called me by name (even people who shouldn't even know who I am!). Guy's hamburgers are the very, very best.