My in-laws planned and purchased this cruise for our family, and it was the first cruise for four of the six of us. I really wasn't sure if I was a "cruise person," but after this trip, I want to come back for more! Everything about this ship and the cruise itself was delightful (minus the internet glitches), and I mean EVERYTHING -- food, beverages, entertainment, education/learning experiences, ports and scenery, the staff -- was a fantastic whole experience! The nightly shows are a must-see; we ate at the Allegro each night and loved our waitstaff; the beverage package is a must, and they deliver drinks to where ever you are!

The MedallionClass app (not the medallion itself) was glitchy, and sometimes downright irritating, but is really the only improvement I could recommend.

We sailed out of Vancouver, and because of the extraordinary hoops you have to jump through, I would choose to embark in an American city. Vancouver, however, was a beautiful city that we walked around prior to embarking, and our stay at the Westin Bayshore was lovely. Read more