 I also couldn't believe that we had to pay for water, soda, beer, wine, she goes on with the list, and restaurants like Chop's Grill, Giovanni's, Izumi Sushi, and Hooked all required us to pay as well, which made us eating at the free dining room a pain since it was always busy and rushed. I'm never cruising on a monster ship like this again. I hear you talk about Seabourn. Is that why you like them? What other brands would you also recommend that I look at? My 50th is coming next year.