Having been on several different cruise lines to different locations, this was not a special trip for us, but more of a just "get-away." It was a good price - we booked somewhat late. An upgrade to an Aurea Suite near the bow was great, but it is a bit bouncy in front. It is a large ship with a lot of people. The buffet was a mass of people sometimes - we only wen there for lunch. Poorly designed, with narrow aisles to access the food. Lots of choices, but often dry and flavorless. Our dining room experience was very good. The food varied greatly. They did not enforce the dress code - so you are with mostly nicely-dressed people, but some with shorts and flip-flops. The second seating was good for us, but you had to see the show prior to dinner. The entertainment was very good - 40-45 minute shows with singers dancers and recorded music. A variety of acts. Not enough chairs on the decks sometimes, but also no room. Good ideas: sugar free drinks available all day on the buffet. Always a sugar-free (no sugar added) dessert option for dinner, but none for lunch. Breakfasts were good in the restaurant,but the hours were too short. We picked this cruise for ports we ad not seen, but the itinerary changed due to rough weather. This ship swayed much more tan any other we had been on in similar weather. Embarkation and disembarkation were both easy after delays. The Miami Cruise Port is large, so we had to a walk and drag luggage a while to get back to our pick-up location. It was a very diverse group on the ship - lots of Europeans and families. They do cater to the repeat passengers and, obviously, those who paid more. All-in-all, it was a good cruise, but we will stick to smaller ships.