I chose this cruise ship and itinerary because the ship is newer, has amenities I wanted to enjoy, and was sailing to the Bahamas. The amenities were splendid. The spa was really fantastic, but the upsells are pretty ridiculous! The ride you hard to buy their overpriced products! Avoid the temptation to purchase bath salts, oils and skin brushes, as you will pay at least FIVE TIMES more than equivalent products back home.

Further, we never made it to the Bahamas. The ships azipods were not working, so we could not dock there. This was terribly disappointing. Also, my port activities in Tortola and St. Thomas were cancelled! The cruise line made a magnanimous gesture...for missing port at Bahamas, they credited each cruise cabin $50. Wow! Big deal! With all the 'upsells' on this ship, that $50 was gone within 15 seconds!

All in all, my extras aboard ship cost $2985 extra! I didn't utilize the casino. Didn't buy drinks. Didn't eat in premium restaurants but twice, Jose Garces restaurant was terrible! Waste of money, with inedibly chewy, overcooked lobster, and dismissive wait staff on the first night of the cruise. Read more