Having never cruised before, I can only compare it to a land resort. First, great staff on every level...best cappuccino I've had ever. Thalassotherapy pool was awesome! Champagne in my cabin on my birthday was a lovely surprise. Daily tasting tray delivered every afternoon was unique and always scrumptious. Traveling Aquaclass was definitely part of the experience. Blu restaurant was amazing! Staff was knowledgeable, warm, remembered you everytime they saw you, knew your preferences from the first visit, noticed if you missed a night. The entertainment was magnificent including the Broadway performer who played Jean Valjean in Les Miserables for 22 years! Are you kidding? Totally unexpected. Room steward was exceptional. Blissful overall experience...of course the sunsets were grand. Off ship, loved every island but St Lucia were I felt heckled by the locals hawking their wares and the roads were terrible so not the best day excursion. St Kitts was my favorite...rain forest hiking and shipwreck snorkeling with tour guide Javin (Myisland Tours by Javin) was the best day. Loved it all!