I thought the ship would be more like a boat rather than a resort hotel or small cities. I was also surprised at the variety of activites available onboard - I was thinking the activities would consist of deck chair sitting and shuffleboard. The variety and quality of food in the main dining room, as well as the service, was outstanding. I had been told it would be on the level of banquet food. The people who say that must go to some pretty fancy banquets.