Have been on this ship to the same places before (Ruby) this time, however, there were too many people on the ship. Dining was hurried, the buffet was always full so one would have to go outside on the deck to eat most times unless you got there really early. It was always a rush to get to the show or other activities due to the dining rooms being so full that service was slower than usual. Then they wanted you out so that they could clear the tables ready for the next sitting. On the Sunday evening we had opted for the Anytime Dining, got there at 5:30 - lined up for 45 mins, then got a buzzer. Then had to go upstairs to the Botticelli dining room. We were put in a corner on our own and it was my husband's birthday and we knew they usually come in with a cake and candle etc. This didn't happen as there was no point and no atmosphere to have a great birthday! However, the staff and crew were fabulous under the very stressful circumstances. We had been on this cruise twice before and it was great, due to LESS PEOPLE! I do think on this particular cruise (March 4-11), the management cut corners, the entertainment was quite dreadful, very amateurish, specially the "Magician". The theatre was always so very full and it was a rush to get there and get a seat. We got there and waited an hour for the show to start just so we could get a seat. The offshore excursion was expensive for what we did. So disappointed this time that its put me off for awhile.