As a seasoned cruiser of some 32 cruises this is my first review, on this occasion I travelled with my friend John a first time cruiser on a ship I have been on three times before.

Embarkation was efficient except for being told to wait when we could have boarded immediately, the room was ready when we arrived and we had an excellent steward, the cabin was a little bit noisy being over "Starlights" but that is what you get for buying a late deal but on the whole very happy.

We had a table for eight in the Atlantic restaurant and had a nice mix of people, the waiting staff was excellent as usual as was the choice and quality of the food. The new system of plaiting the main courses did raise a few comments but I found the food was served very quickly and always hot. Read more