I was getting nervous with all the negative reviews and well known SNAFUs of dining reservations on Quantum. But, I must say, we had a blast. First, to preface, we are first timers so we don't have cruises to compare the ship to, but we know fine dining, good hotels and we know what a correct service experience should be. We also are a couple, no kids to entertain.
We did not experience ...
Pre cruise we stayed at the Hilton Garden Hotel in Staten Island on a cruise package. Had a very good dinner that night at Lorenzo's in the hotel for my wife's birthday. The next morning we had a free shuttle ride to the Port when we get back from the cruise it will pick us up and return us to our car - saves the hassle and expense of parking at the cruise terminal.
Embarkation - from the time ...