Just now seeing your review - fabulous! We sailed on the Crown in November 2011 and loved it. Sailed on her sister the Emerald last month and also loved it! We are planning a 2014 Med cruise so your review was very timely and helpful. Thank you!
I'm going through the same thing with our flights to Orlando in October; my travel agent does not think that fares are going to come down so I probably will just book it and at least get the seat I want! I concur with Michael and Amy - no regrets!