My wife and I did the Southern Caribbean in March 2010 then New England the fall of 2010. In March we did a 5 day and a 9 day back to back. The first 5 days were loud and difficult as there a million spring break kids who took over the whole ship including all the hot tubs. They were there for a good time and they had a great time but most will go home remembering little. The following 9 days were quiet.

This ship isn't huge but still large. We didn't expect great food and we didn't get great food so we weren't disappointed.The food was good and service great. The speciality restaurants were fun and the wait staff very friendly and accommodating.

As for entertainment, we loved the lounge acts. The singers/dancers had much to be desired. The top draw was Hosea and Patti, a singing husband wife combo that played in a venue much too small for the crowds. If they would have played in the main theater, they would have packed them in every night. There was a comedian, very funny....had us rolling in the isles and a juggler who put on a great show and told funny stories throughout his act. There was a rock band that needed singers and musicians....not good. Read more