Considering Dream Grand Med - Good Idea????

[sdfamily]

I'm considering the Dream Grand Med from Rome on October 15th, 2009.

 

My concerns are:

- We would be putting 5 (myself, DH, DSs - 11, 8, 3) in a Deluxe Oceanview. Anybody know where I can find the square footage?

- Should I be concerned about sailing on one of the first few sailings on a new ship?

- Will a new ship be chaotic with everyone learning their jobs?

- The only other cruise we've done was this summer on the Coral Princess in Alaska. This ship will have over TWICE the number of people. Is that too many?

 

Any other concerns out there in CC land?

 

Thanks for your help!