The ship is most incredible having all the amenities 24/7 at your fingertips. When trying to determine what part of the ship you are facing, always look downward at the carpeting for they have fish. Fish facing forward means you are walking to the bow. Fish facing backward means you are facing the stern. The food from all dining establishments is most excellent. The service is impeccable as well. All forms of entertainment are to die for and each age group is fully engaged in activities 24/7. Leaving the ship is nice to visit the ports. However, one does not have to for you will be fully satisfied to be on your floating hotel. Casinos are very elegant as well as all the bars and drink services. Loving the center of the ship for the center of the ship is the hub of all activity, especially with the game shows and big screen tv for the movie and video viewing. Everyone meets everyone at the center of the ship as well. Embarkation and disembarking went exceptionally smooth. All the staff treated us like royalty. All in all, my family and I did not want to leave the ship when it sailed back to the port of origin at New York Harbor.