I booked the cruise early, as it was an unusual Monday departure and we were getting married on Saturday and didn't want to head to port while there were still guests (and our college aged children) still in town. After final payment prices dropped precipitously and the ship was filled - with folks in their 70's, 80's & 90s. I felt as if I was on Holland (which is a fine product, if that is what you booked!) It certainly set a tone for the cruise - as there were scooters & walkers everywhere to be avoided!

Food was horrible - quality was poor. Fortunately the pizza was lovely, but the MDR food was to be avoided at all costs. Everywhere you turned something seemed to have been "taken away" - no lotion in the cabins, no shows in the Explorers Lounge. The champagne pour at the art auction was barely 2 ounces.

Ship condition is ok; staterooms need updating and bed was hard as a rock, however the public areas were well kept. Read more