We loved our time on the Spirit! From the time we got on (which went so much faster than any previous cruise experience) we had nonstop fun. The main pool area was lovely, plenty of seating and always something in the shade, and it wasn't a cruise that the pool was always overrun by kids which made our child free vacation so much more relaxing. The freestyle dining meant we could always decide if we wanted to go straight to dinner when getting back on board or go relax in the hot tub for a while. The food was amazing each night, with international cuisine we all enjoyed. Disembarking in each port went smoothly, although we somehow always seemed to be at the spot furthest from the port exit. The only time it didnt seem to be a smooth process was when we took an excursion. They should really rethink how they get the excursion groups together, because that morning was pure chaos and despite arriving on time we didn't realize our group had left and were among the last on the bus. My parents loved the live music each night, although their favorite dancing was always a 45min show each night and they wished it had lasted longer. Overall we loved our time, and it was exactly what we were hoping for!