This cruise was chosen for a 40th birthday as well as new year's, let's just say there was very little celebrating.

The pros - cagneys is great, best food and a great steak. Rooms are average for a cruise, and it didn't seem overly crowded.

The cons - staff was rigid, many complain about how they are treated by officers and worried they will be sent home. Some work 14 hour days 6 days a week (yes their choice I know). Food was TERRIBLE. Let me emphasize this. Day 1 had some sushi, 1 bite and something was off. Dinner at Taste, a lukewarm dish rag steak with enough gristle to bungee off the ship. No one could understand why I wouldn't eat it. Read more