Just read your article about tipping policies. Just an update: It is now $13.50 per person/per day and for suites it is $16.50 per person/per day. Also when you prepay tips prior to the day of sailing they are very reluctant to change how you tip. Other than that the cruise was extremely enjoyable with many activities & entertainment for both young & seniors. The shows I enjoyed the most were Grease & the ventriloquist/comedian. We booked a Grand Suite so all dining was done for the most part in the Coastal Kitchen. In St. Maartin I would highly recommend visiting the Star Wars museum if you are a fan. When shopping highly recommend Joes jewelry international, Longchamps for bags & Boolchand's for photographic equipment. If you have young children the kids pool is fabulous as well as deck 6 for a carousel, candy store, cotton candy & popcorn near the aqua theater.