EMBARKATION: I am a 54 year-old man who cruised with a friend. This was my 30th cruise. We cabbed it to the pier and made onto the ship within minutes.

SHIP OVERALL: I had sailed on Infinity several years ago. Perhaps I'm spoiled by the Solstice, but this time around the ship seemed pleasant but not extraordinary. There are plenty of places for reading and lounging, and it is kept very clean.

CABIN: We had an outside cabin. It was fine, very similar to other cruises. Read more