Embarkation was a breeze. Arrived around 11:30, not a long line to drop off luggage, then go to warehouse for parking. Take shuttle over to Ship (secured port, cannot walk over). Getting through the terminal was quick and easy. All belongings go through the X-ray machine. They checked every one of my bottled waters by shaking them. Your picture is then taken for sign and sail card and on the ship you go. We were on there by 12:30 and went up to Lido deck for lunch. Rooms are not ready until 1:30, so you have to keep any luggage with you.

It was very cold in Charleston on this day and the Lido deck was packed, very hard to find a place to sit, especially with few wanting to go outside in the cold. We finally found a spot as someone was leaving and shared with two other people.

Buffet food throughout the trip was just that, buffet food, some good, some not. very few vegetables served this week. Out by the pool area, there is a grill with hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and chicken fingers. In the middle is a rotisserie with chicken, sometimes lamb and I am not sure what else. They did have frozen corn on cob one day and smashed potatoes were good. On the other side is the mongolian grill, I never tried it, lines usually long. At the back of the Lido is the pizza and deli area, sandwiches made fresh and are good. I never tried room service, always too full! I am small and do not eat a lot. Read more