smpatton
We went with another couple. Had early dinner seating, then enjoyed the 8:15 show. It made for a delightful evening!
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mschick01
We loved the anytime seating for dinner; it allowed us the flexibility to eat as early or as late as we wanted. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the shows if you want to get a good seat; they are totally full. Take a shawl or sweater for the shows; the theatre gets pretty chilly.
maxwelljk
Early dinner seating very early, 5:15! But at least we didn't have to wait in long lines to be seated. Get to the 8:15 show early as it fills up, not enough room. If transiting the canal make sure you are in a port side(left) balcony room. Staff allow hogging with deck loungers, bad!!
djtraugott
TOO MANY "GIMMICKS" TO RUN FOR WHEN OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT PORTS OF CALL. CRUISE SHIP HAS VERY EXPENSIVE SHOPS AND NOT REALLY FOR THE AVERAGE CRUISER.
barbv57
Smoking room way too small. No music, no smoke eaters, little service. Jammed in a tiny space-fish bowl like sinners.
dgswartout
If you plan on dinning in the Horizon Buffett make sure you show up early to be able to find a seat. Find the Crooners Bar and spend some time. You will feel like you with family in no time.
garrypycroft
Take a electrical extender, there are only 2 sockets and with all the items we have to charge (camera's cellphones, tablets etc) it's unsufficient.
sk624706
Consider Anytime Dinning can give you more flexibility in planning for the after dinner entertainment.
simondrury0
Choose open sitting. Avoid the entertainment Go to the Happy hours
Cruiser48456682
We chose the dining option where we could vary our time and seating. Usually there was a short queue and we were more quickly seated if we agreed to share a larger table. This introduced us to interesting people, but we did not have to sit with the same people each evening.
garylin65
We thought that anytime dinning was best because it permitted us to meet new people each night.
JeffRubin
It's a good idea to get to the early theater show (8:15 PM) about 30-45 minutes early, because tje early diners line up to get in and ignore the ship's instructions about not saving seats for their friends and family. We had anytime dining and found this to be better than an assigned eating time.
mitchg2
It's like flying today; I only take "Spirit air" when other carriers are not available. Same with Princess. Last on my list from now on.
sheatsley280
You must sail on this ship or its sister ship if you wish to transit the Panama Canal Locks. The panoramic (glass) lifts in the center of the ship (the Atrium) only cover floors 5 - 8. You must move to other lifts in order to reach cabins. There is only one way in/out of the dining rooms.
kleung01
If you are interested in seeing the early show, get there at least an hour early in order to find seats; the late show wasn't as crowded.
allenj366011
Wait staff in Bordeaux dining room was excellent particularly Gabriel Campos and Louie Galabin tables 30 and 27 respectively!!! Stay away from Provence dining room: wait staff very pushy!
jh17bw17
Enjoy the Lotus pool area in the early morning or in the late afternoon/evening.
cruisingsoeasy
Early dining is a bit too early. Easing dining could be sometimes frustratring at first but after a few days, you know how it works. Specialty restaurants were very good.
ohioteacher
Call early in the morning for dinner reservations. Buffet is limited. Dining room food is better. Pool space is limited due to smaller ship. Pool area grill has nice pizza and burgers.
BucketLister
Do not choose "Anytime Dining". Long lines if you do not make a reservation. Reservation must be made by telephone and only between 8am and 5pm (excursion time). Excursion desk hours are also between 8am and 5 pm - should be longer.
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