We chose this cruise because we like smaller ships. It was a great ship to get around .I liked seeing the same people around the ship... I didn't think it was in as bad shape as I had been reading. It wasn't new but I didn't see anything falling apart any where . The room was very small . We had a inside room.We did find that if you separate the beds you have a lot more space. Service was very good every where. We really did enjoy all of the entertainment.. Great shows. Embarkation was quick. Disembarkation was a nightmare.It was the worse we have ever had. We couldn't even get out of our room. There were people in every hall just waiting in lines.We couldn't even make it to where we were suppose to be waiting . They sure need to work on that . The food was the worse we have ever had. Nothing was like it was discribed. Buffet dessert were the same everyday . They all looked aliked and no taste. Dining room desserts we better. They seemed to have a lot of trouble with getting the dining room seating and times right . There were hugh lines the first night trying to have seating and time changed We wanted open dining but couldn't get it . There are only a few tables so you are lucky if you get one. We did end up with good table mates. Casino. Very Very smokey. I didn't see or hear about anyone winning. It was a very tight casino. .We went every day and didn't even win enough to keep us playing.I don't expect to win big but I would like to play for a while. The ports were ok . The timing wasn't very good . They would get there very early and leave very early. It wasn't a problem for us because we have been there so many times . . I don't mean to sound so negative because we did have a good time . I just wanted to let you know some of the things that may be important to you. We would go back on but would know not to expect good food