CousinKaren, I understand WHY you like this ship in more ways than one. 🙂 You mentioned of cruising on your own, and in my over 15 cruises I have been BLESSED to do, I have met women of different ages, cruising by themselves. I think it is wonderful, but for me, I don't have to have someone at my beck and call all day/night long, but it is nice to have someone to chat with (or zip my dress, etc.) when in need.