Embarkation: Embarkation was a breeze in Tampa. The Port in Tampa has their act together. The longest time was spent going through security...we also didn't arrive at the port until 12:00 noon...it was bustling by that time! We had VIP check in and that was a snap once we made it through security. We were on the Lido deck by 12:45 with a drink in hand. Our rooms were ready by 1:30 with our baggage arriving by 3:30pm.
Dining: The food was great. The selection in the dining room was enough to please any palate. I found the fish options were just okay but with so many other tasty options, I never went hungry. My boyfriend had the Warm Melting Chocolate cake every night—it was really good! The pizza was fantastic and even better fresh from the oven. The onboard deli was just a wonderful too. The buffets had the standard buffet fare which seemed to satisfy everyone.
Public Rooms: I found the public rooms to be fine. They had numerous shops with duty free items. Jewelry, liquor, trinkets could be had by all! The casino space was pretty large and I was impressed by the layout. Many lounges and places to hang out scattered throughout the ship. Disappointed with the pool and hot tubs...only four hot tubs on the whole ship which never seemed to accommodate the crowds. One item of note...the hot tubs were barely tepid and not as hot as I thought they could be. The Serenity deck was a great addition; however, it was difficult to get one of the cushioned lounge chair due to the crowds.
The cabin was FABULOUS. We had an obstructed view Junior Suite. Our view was anything but obstructed! The closet space was more than enough for two people...we didn't even use it all. The drawer space was plentiful with a minibar, small TV, and nice sitting area. The bathroom was spacious with a shower. Don't forget to bring your hair dryer!