We chose this cruise because it departs from Tampa. The day of embarkation was hectic; fog closed the port for 8 hours, so we could not board until 6 PM. Once onboard, the ship left as quickly as possible and we were underway by 8:15 or so. We lost no port time due to late embarkation. The ship, though old, is clean and comfortable. Food upstairs by the pool is delicious, as is the food in the main dining room. We enjoyed the magical dinner in Le Petit Chef immensely. The crew is terrific and eager to please; the shows in the theater were terrific. However, the WiFi is really a problem; mine kept shutting down (necessitating restarting) for the first 6 or 7 days of our 10 day trip. Also, the upselling in the main dining room on the first several nights was uncomfortable; we've never experienced that before. We noticed rust on balconies and railings, which you don't see on newer ships.