First, due to a "once in a century" storm in Buenos Aires, departure was a mess. We spent 90 minutes, in the sun, waiting in line to drop off our luggage. Two shuttle trips, finally able to board the ship. Once aboard a few key items: First, the Lido food areas were VERY nice, better than other cruise lines we'd been on. Loved the food from India and other areas. Second, the ship's staff, especially bartenders, were great--as expected. One BIG (for me) negative was that smoking was allowed in the casino, which was RIGHT NEXT TO the front desk and main ongoing entertainment area, center