We had a great time. Yes the ship is old but the updates were very well done, the ship is tastefully decorated. There are still some updates that need to be done but that did not take away from our cruise. The food is very good with many choices. The line for Guys burgers is sometimes long but worth the wait. Staff is polite and helpful. We had a balcony cabin on deck 9, no odors noticed. They had a variety of entertainment options-comedians, magicians, stage shows, assorted music venues, karaoke, games and more. Prices for drinks are comparable to most restaurants. I would sail on her again. The captain is wise, when we left NOLA there was a storm brewing so he choose to reverse our itinerary to avoid much of the storm for a smoother sailing. Good choice. I really can not complain about anything. Enjoy your trip.