Well after 11 days on the current biggest cruise ship in the world (well, until next month when Oasis starts operations), The Independence of the Seas at 160,000 tonnes, all I can say is WOW! What a ship.
We did 4 islands in the Canaries, Lisbon in Portugal and Vigo in Spain, 25 - 27 degrees all cruise except going down through the Bay of Biscay which was a bit rough, but everything was superb.
Flow rider was an intersting experience as I have never surfed before, the rock climbing up the back of the chimney stack was a bit hairy, but cabins were as usual comfortable and well appointed, food was superb and plentifull and on board prices were cheap (Golden Virginia at £3 a per 250g packet, so I brought plenty
Bit hard getting up at 6 in the morning back in Southampton, but truly recommended if you want a goood relaxing break that doesn't break the bank!

It is better to arrive 30 seconds late in this world than 30 years early in the next