My Wife and I are avid cruisers (at least once a year) shes 55 and I am 52.

Overall I thorughly enjoyed this cruise. Embarkation was a breeze....long line but it moved quickly...since we cruised last with Carnival; they have added an extra layer of security...so be prepared (alot of walking; my wife has a bad back...but the line moved quickly). We were on the ship within a 1/2 an hour of getting on line! We were suppose to meet with people from our roll call after the life boat drill (life vests can remain in the cabin...added plus) but it was a bit long and my wife had to sit down...so they sat her in a lounge until it was done (they asked her if evacuation was needed would she need a wheelchair and relunctantly she said yes).

A few things here...this is where the wonder part comes in...You are not allowed to smoke in the cigar bar! the disco yes (but the crew doesn't want you too) starboard side yes, and the Sports bar (where we would usually go. My wife is a Smoker) but not in the cigar bar...GO FIGURE! During one of our appearances in the sports bar we met up with some of our Roll call friends...this would become one of the highlights of our cruise. Other highlights were the service: Carlos; Our Room Steward was outstanding; he dissappeared after 1/2 the cruise was done (we didn't see him anymore) but our room was still taken care of. Robert and Alvaro were our waiter and assistant waiter and they were fantastic. We went to the Steakhouse one evening with one of our friends from the roll call...I spent a little more than I should have (on the wine...not the meal) The meal was a couple of notches above the dining room fare...and in total was a fantastic meal (but when deconstructed into its components we have had comparable....EXCEPT FOR THE STEAK WHICH WAS AMAZING!!!) Also the Buffet food was the Best that I have had on a cruise especially the Deli and Mongolian wok! Read more