I chose this cruise because I wanted a ship with the newer waterworks for the kids and the itinerary looked good. Overall everything was great.

Embarkation- They have this down pat. We were sitting still in a line for about 10 minuets just before we were able to get on the boat, but it really was a breeze. Just make sure you have all your documentation ready to go.

We stayed in 7358- an ocean suite (OS). We chose this because it was all four of us staying in a cabin and my youngest boy is special needs. I like to have just a little extra footage in the room. The bathroom has a little more room too. Really the only upside I see to the suite vs. a balcony is a little more room- but not a whole lot more. I definitely wouldn't pay for it if the kids weren't with. Room was ready for us when we boarded. It was fairly clean. Our room steward was nice and did a good job. We have had others that have been more personable, but really no complaints. We were bummed that a stuffed animal of my sons seemed to have gotten mixed up in the sheets and was never seen again. We checked with our steward, guest service who checked with laundry etc. but it was never found. At least he was lost in a happy place:) Read more