Likes: Vista Class ships are large, but not too large to limit individual contact between passengers and crew on a recurrent basis. Cabin amenities and quality of cabin service are well above average.
Food variety and preparation, as well as cleanliness and speed of delivery, rate from high average to superior. Hotel manager Deering is probably the best in the business, bar none. This ship never feels crowded in spite of some narrow access points (like the shopping areas or the Lido seating areas).
Unlike some other HAL ships, the current front office staff is uniformly competent and smooth in its operation. No glitches occurred in either boarding or disembarkation.