I don't want this to be a rant, just an honest review of the vessel. We have cruised several times, mostly Disney and so my review is based on my previous experiences and expectations. I believe this is a great cruise option for beginners or those with limited funds. This particular cruise is affordable and just the right length, not too long, not too short. I personally found the ship, while old in years, to still seem outdated even with a refurbishment performed within the last 10 years I believe. Lots of rust stains, chipped pain, dirty windows, etc. My previous cruising experience involved crew members sanding away rust and re-painting vessel while in port, just more attention to detail.

As for the food, I found it to be sub-standard quality and generally bland. Found this disappointing because my previous cruising had amazing food, and great presentation.

This part may make me seem like a snob, so sorry, but I enjoy the idea of getting ready for dinner, me in a nice pair of slacks at least and my wife in a cocktail dress or maybe an evening gown. Overall, you would be overdressed in a tie-dye shirt with cigarette burns and cutoff jeans shorts at all meals, even in the dining room. Read more