Overall decent cruise, casino is jam packed AND super tight!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Beyond the Tampa port parking limitations, getting on the ship itself was easy, no long lines or waiting.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
Super long waits for my time dining without reservations. We tried to make reservations, but all times besides 8:15pm were full every night.
Giovanni's Table
5 out of 5
This was the best meal we had on the entire cruise without a doubt. We had filet mignon (for less than Chop's Grille, btw) and freshly made pasta carbonara which was fantastic. Service was superior. Highly recommend.
Onboard Activities
2 out of 5
For the first 3 days/nights of the cruise there was not really anything to do. The "Broadway" show featured songs not known to a lot of people because many people got up and left. The dancers were entertaining to watch and made the show. The theater seats are old and very uncomfortable.
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
Most of the staff were quite friendly, but for the first couple days and days at sea, the bar staff was overwhelmed. They were working their behinds off, but there weren't enough of them.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
This ship was very clean, but in need of repairs. Of the 18 cruises we've been on, this ship was a little shocking with how in disrepair it was. The teak outside and railings need work, the carpet was obviously laid down poorly with lumps and corners by tile sticking up, and there was more rust showing on the outside than any cruise ship I've ever been on. We saw maintenance crew, but they were never doing anything but walking around. Usually you see them painting on days in port, cleaning the decks outside.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
Small, but clean
Ship tip
Make My Time Dining reservations early and bring cards, a book to read, or some form of your own entertainment.
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