Mark's partner just went on the NCL ship that Masaki and Amanda were on. They were upgraded to a Penthouse Suite, and he said being able to have breakfast in the steak house was the only saving grace. The constant tipping made him crazy, and then to be told that on top of what was already charged to his account, he needed to "slip a little extra" to his butler and steward (by the concierge) sent him over the edge. And paying extra for various eating establishments (plus tip) wasn't fun either.

He said the food was barely okay, and he won't be repeating that experience. Oh, and he had been told that this cruise was called the "Honeymoon Cruise" because of its Monday sailing. He is in his early 60's and said he felt very youthful amid his fellow passengers.