Embarkation:I was given a time card when we entered the embarkation line, so I was time stamped twice, once at the medical sign in sheet ( a survey everyone over 18 fills out their own and kids under 17 can go on parents survey. Survey asked about the health and welfare and if anyone was in contact with H1N1 recently) and also at security. It took 14 minutes from start to finish embarkation. We got in line at 1145 and got onto the ship around 1200.

Cabin: kids (ages 19, 18, and 17) were in 8257 an interior room with three beds. One bunk. and we were in aft 8277. I love aft balconies, and all of our hall mates were so friendly. Beds very comfortable, always kept very clean. our steward Saiful was very helpful and did a wonderful job, keeping our cabin very tidy. My hubby loved him so much that we tipped over and above.

Food We thought the food in the dining room was much more tastier than the Lido. Lido was ok, but we enjoyed our time more in the Empire room. Next time we cruise we know that we can order even lunch in the Empire room. We did have most breakfast and also dinner there every night. Sushi on board was also very tasty. There was a mexican buffet on the night we sailed out of Manzanillo, I did not think that late night buffet was very good. I did however enjoy late night pizza. Read more