My husband and I traveled with 2 other couples, all in our 30s. Two of the members were experienced cruisers, two had cruised before but only a few times, and we had never cruised. I absolutely loved it!
Rooms: The rooms were extremely spacious for a cruise ship, including the bathroom. Having a shower with doors was MUCH better than a curtain, and the little leg bar made shaving much easier.
Food: The food in the main dining room was excellent. I highly recommend the main dining room for lunch. The Windjammer is OK if you're in a hurry, but a huge buffet of food will never have the same high quality as chef-plated meals. Our favorite breakfast was at Park Cafe in Central Park. Don't forget that your all-inclusive (alcohol) drink package includes morning smoothies in the main dining room and/or Spa cafe! Yum!
I don't know if having a balcony was actually worth the extra money, but it was really nicely laid out and well maintained. Everything was clean, our stateroom attendant was great, and the room was very spacious.
Much closer to our home than other ports, and easy to get in and out.
Spend some time away from the main Shopping street and see some of the incredible historical sites in Nassau! A cab ride is extremely inexpensive and a fun way to tour the island. We went to the Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle, built in 1793. On our next trip, I want to see the National Heritage Museum, Public Library and Museum, and National Art Museum. If you prefer something a little more touristy, don't miss the free public areas in Atlantis Resort, including the Casino (take a water taxi for a fun extra to learn about some of the celebrity Paradise Island homes!)
We took an independent Sailboat and Snorkeling tour. They took us over near St. John, through the