Our family has gone on a cruise every thanksgiving for the past 7 years. There is usually 10 of us. We have also been on about 13 other cruises at various times of the year. My in-laws chose this ship as they like the newer boats and we needed to leave out of Cape Canaveral. We have been on almost every cruise line including many Carnival and Royal Caribbean and two Disney cruises so my experiences are valid.

When we got to the port there was an issue the ship had with customs and we had to wait two hours to get on ship. Some waited three. Thousands of people in line. Not too many apologies from the crew except it was out of their hands.

Cabin was tiny. We had an interior room. Bathroom on one side and shower on the other. Almost felt like you were using the bathroom in the middle of the cabin. Not much privacy as each had a glass door. You could definitely see the shadows of the people behind the glass doors and you hear everything! Additionally, there was not a couch or chair like i have had on most cruises to lay things down on. Read more