A big thanks for captain and crew for keeping the norovirus down. The captain came on the loudspeakers several times telling us about other cruises that had to turn back due to the virus, our "body count" or number of passengers with the virus and to remind us to take precautions to keep ourselves healthy. It worked for us.

FREE STYLE DINING - For us this is one of the best aspects of our cruise. There is no pressure to be dressed and at your table by a certain time. Want to take a nap after a shore excursion? No problem. There was always some yummy part of each meal be it an appetizers, soup, salad, entree or dessert. Spirit dining staff were very pleasant and efficient. We enjoyed Windows restaurant the most. You can keep to yourself, share a table with "new" friends or start up a conversation with the couple at the table next to you. I missed some of the dishes - escargot & duck - that have usually been on cruise menus. Here, you have to book at a specialty restaurant and pay extra for that. We did. It was delicious.

We didn't use the pool, but like the free steam rooms and sauna. Spa & fitness packages available had a nice variety. Casino was very smoky & we had to leave. We are not big on going to all the entertainment, but those we did attend were fine. Read more