This was one of the best cruises we've ever taken. The most striking thing about this cruise was the people - passengers, staff and crew. Since we originated in Malaga, Spain, the majority of the passengers were from the UK with many from various parts of Europe, Australia and, of course, the US. The ambiance of the ship was very pleasant. We had a very large group of hearing impaired passengers so the ship was very quiet.
We had a very nice Meet & Mingle event with nice raffle prizes. The loyalty members parties were quite nice as well as were the wonderful breakfasts - wonderful dishes such as eggs benedict, specialty coffees, etc. The evening cocktail hour offerings were wines, mimosas and bellinies. The complimentary pizzas, sandwiches and desserts at the promenade cafes were delightful.
The ship is beautiful. We enjoyed walking around the Promenade with various bars and stores and nightly events.
We had cabin 6310 - category E1 balcony. The location is outstanding - close to the elevators. We were right above the dining rooms, near the library, internet, guest relations. Everything was very close by. The cabin was slightly smaller than we're used to with barely adequate storage space for a 15 day cruise. The bathroom was quite small, but OK. We liked the way the shower door is built with circular doors. The bed was very comfortable. The tv is very old and the sound quality is very poor. Not acceptable in this day of inexpensive tvs. The balcony, although quite small, was adequate with room for two chairs and a small table. The colors of the cabin were quite pleasing.