We chose this cruise to enjoy the Eastern Carib, and visit new places. I was excited to go on my second cruise, and my husband's first. We booked out a year in advance, got a nice balcony on level 2 (lower was preferred for us so we didn't feel the ship "roll" on higher floors, booked mid ship so we didn't feel much motion, and ended up being above the stabilizers, which sounded like canons going off from about 12:00 am - 5:00 am the first and second nights of our cruise. We were able to take naps during the day to catch up on sleep, but who wants to sleep all day while cruising?? It literally ruined our first days of vacation.

Waiting at the bar for drinks, was another issue. At first, we just thought, wow, they are busy! But after hearing from other regular cruisers, who have been aboard other lines, this is abnormal. 15-20 minutes just to get waited on isn't fun.

We didn't wait long in line at buffets, and the food was decent there. Loved the Blue Iguana meals, and even had the pizza delivery. Main dining was great - staff was wonderful. Food was pretty good most of the time. People complain about portions, but if you're a big eater, order double. Its allowed! Husband ordered "jumbo" shrimp, came out to regular sized shrimp, and 4 of them, as an entree. Our waiter came over and said, "what else can I get you", with menu in hand. The staff KNOW. Read more