I am a first time cruiser. I appreciate so much the people on this web site for the helpful hints and questions answered prior to the trip. I regret not being able to meet anyone.
The ship was pretty and I think my cabin was cleaned about 4 times a day. The activities were plentiful and we enjoyed the wave pool, shuffleboard, cards, and the shows. The theater was beautiful. The decorations carved from melons and various fruit sculptures were great. The waiter parades were cool. It was my birthday while aboard and I got a card from the staff and a cake complete with singing after dinner.
Our room was very near the back - what a terrible place to be. The engines constantly going was tolerable but nearly every night I felt like the captain was purposely trying to throw me out of bed. It also seems that the restrooms were closed often. A note also about the gym equipment, there were several machines that were not working.
The room was nice. It had a hair dryer in the drawer and a refrigerator. Their is a soap and shampoo dispenser and shelves in the bathroom to make it easy to keep toiletries handy. The closet was roomy and we were able to put our luggage under the bed. The balcony was nice with two chairs and a table. Your neighbors are noticeable.
Unfortunately even on the 12 floor there was a lot of vibration from the engines and constant motion.