One of the most pleasant things about cruising is that on nearly every ship, you have opportunities to meet a wide range of people from different backgrounds. Our representatives are highly skilled professionals who are eager to work with you to provide you with just the right cruising experience. On the other hand, we still have fond memories of the incredibly personal service of our two waiters from Portugal and Indonesia on a small ship. If you want to get to know your fellow travelers a bit more, or if a more intimate feel is important, consider booking a somewhat smaller ship. The simple truth is, like almost everything else associated with largeness, the personal touch is somewhat more difficult to maintain.
Some people have a misconception about food on cruises.
With a few notable exceptions, it is very, very good, but not true gourmet dining. The food ranges from nearly gourmet food on a few of the upscale ships to consistently good and even great on occasion on other lines. On the larger ships, they get a thousand or so people in and out of the dining room, only to repeat the trick at the late seating yet again. During this time, bring your camera and behold fantastic ice carvings and food extravaganzas. Except on the luxury lines the idea of dressing for dinner has been toned down a bit.