We are constant cruisers and it was also the week of our anniversary. We have travelled in the past with Crystal, Princess and NCL so we obviously have very ecclectic tastes !

EMBARKATION: We flew to Miami early and went down to the Keys for 3 days before joining the ship which was just wonderful. I urge anyone joining a ship in Miami to take the shuttle down to Key West; it was just a fabulous pre-cruise treat. We got to the ship around 1PM and there were extremely long lines - no problem for us but many people were absolutely rude; had no patience and I looked around thinking, oh no -we will be on the ship with some of these people. Just a note - it's not the problem of the people behind the counter when someone has registered an incorrect credit card or other circumstances beyond the control of the desk assistant. Anyway, we found embarkation a breeze and they had a separate line for suites and Concierge Class which was very nice.

CABIN: Our cabin was just lovely. We payed extra for the Concierge Class balcony cabin and it was worth it. Nice and spacious - lovely big shower, lots of storage and we had a wonderful room steward. We can not say enough about the fabulous service. Read more