We chose this cruise as a birthday experience for my wife. It was fantastic. Nothing is ever perfect, but this cruise was really close. The meals, onboard attractions, bars and entertainment were all top notch. Late nights in the Schooner Bar were particularly enjoyable because of the top notch wait staff and the really wonderful entertainment, especially, Jake the Girl Singer. We spent the days at sea relaxing at the pools, using the indoor pool on the first and last day since we were sailing out of New Jersey and it's cold this time of year. The bar tenders at the pool bars were really great and after a day or so, they remembered favorite drinks and the variations that we asked for. The only thing that was sometimes inconvenient was finding a lounge chair near the pool. So many people save chairs, that during the busy time of day we had to circle for a while and watch for openings. During sailing days, the chairs on the upper decks could be uncomfortable due to the winds. These were the only inconveniences we experienced during the entire 12 day cruise.