Offer, price right time, wanted the experience is a mega ship. Solo traveler, I really did have an enjoyable time, embarkation and disembarking was easy. Other than the rain on the first three days very pleasant trip. Crew and amenities were great, clean and well maintained. For me this ship was too big, I have traveled on small ships (1500 crew and guests), medium size and now this one (6,000+). I prefer the mid sized ships myself. The food was better than average, deck areas leave something to be desired, but there was plenty of space, layout was just odd. Public area nice, casino huge, smoking areas should be reevaluated to plead smokers and non as well. Smokers do not bother me but it appeared they were an afterthought. If I was able to get a good deal ,I would sail on another mega ship but if I'm looking for specific needs I'll stick with the midsize ones. Traveled RCCL, Carnival, Celebrity, NCL