We have done this cruise with Holland America before ,but taking in a couple of extra ports and days to do it
Boarding at Auckland was very easy , quick and a no hassle experience .Cases did take a while to reach our cabin, however we had a nice lunch in the meantime.
We enjoyed most meals in the main dining room ,great service and always met with a smile. We were a little surprised than more local food (NZ) was not served. Like strawberries hardly seen on the menu ,but just about being given away on shore ! Prawn's were few and far between ,though shrimps found every day.However food over all was good, as you would expect.
Liked the double bed end, which was curved making moving around the cabin so easy .Well appointed cabin will all you would expect. Balcony was a decent size with table and chairs.