Very nice experience. Great balance of sea-days vs port days. Evening entertainment was great and good music and activities in community areas. Lots to learn as a first time cruiser though and it was a bit overwhelming; we missed out on a few things due to not knowing but I imagine it gets easier the more cruises you do.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
The lines flowed very well and seemed to move efficiently. Would have loved a priority line for those of us that paid for suites and the premier experience.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The food was excellent overall. The buffet was crowded as expected but lots of options. The reserve dining service was exceptional - definitely recommend taking advantage of that for suite people. Specialty restaurants were okay - i was surprised by the number of items with upcharges (in addition to paying for the specialty meal); the italian meal was phenomenal, the seafood meal was overcooked and service was slow; the steakhouse was good.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Loved that there was a spa and the evening shows - comedian, rock singer, and rock opera.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Loved the evening shows - comedian, rock singer, and rock opera.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
The staff has a great culture. Everyone seems happy to be there (encountered only 1 exception to this in 8 days!). One opportunity for the staff is to be better informed - I must have encountered everyone whose first cruise it was and since it was my first cruise there were quite a few encounters where we both left confused.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Pleasantly surprised that the cleanliness from day 1 was maintained throughout the entire 8 days!
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Very well maintained!
Ship tip
If its your first time and you get a suite, meet with someone who has done this cruise before - a third of the information you need is in the app, a third of the information is on the paper delivered to your room each day, and third we got through word of mouth from other people on the boat.
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