We have cruised for years on a variety of ships and enjoyed all of them. If you are used to very expensive, immaculate hotels and resorts you might see a ship as dated but we have not had real issues except in the days of fabric shower curtains that get too friendly. We really enjoy an older, smaller ship (when we are without kids) where we can find places to enjoy the sea. I can recall reading reviews for a cruise we were on and the other opinions may be wildly different than ours. Enjoy