My husband and I are retired seniors who have begun sailing recently and appreciate the ease and comfort, especially in contrast to the camping vacations we used to take.

The trip on the Oasis was just our fifth cruise but after an Azamara Mediterranean cruise with just 600 fellow passengers, we felt we were spoiled and expected a let down. Not!

After this 7-day cruise we decided it was as wonderful in its way as the Azamara Journey, except for the ports. Costa Maya was as awful as we remembered and expected and, although Labadee was a pretty beach, it was unexciting. Don't bother renting mats as there are plenty of hammocks if you just want to lay around and read, as we did. I did have fun with my swim with the dolphins in Cozumel-fantastic! Read more