We were looking for a way to celebrate a special occasion, something that would be a notch above other cruises we have taken. This one leaves out of Miami and made it more appealing because we didn't have to fly. For starters embarking was so much easier than other cruises, and disembarking was surprisingly fast, orderly and accurate for the time requested. The boat was beautiful and immaculate. Without exception, the crew was attentive and friendly. Food was excellent. We ate in all the specialty restaurants and and enjoyed Red Ginger the best, right down to the Hibiscus tea! Our least favorite was Polo, the steakhouse. Although the meat was quite good, the salad was warm, and the spinach side dish was not to our liking. The granny smith apple crumb pie was tasteless. We had an amazing table, though , at a windowed wall where we watched the sun set. The biggest dining surprise was the Terrace Cafe where an amazing variety of food was served, buffet style. At night we enjoyed lobster tails, baby lamb chops, steak and many other dishes.

The ports were beautiful, and beautiful beach and water activities were the main attractions, followed by exploring the ruins.

The fitness center had a variety of equipment and was spotless as was the entire boat. The added plus was a refrigerated beverage hold which contained energy drinks as well as water. Read more