We sailed, as a family of five, on the MS Noordam from Rome back to Rome for 10 days, disembarking on the 15th August 2008; here is our review.

Our expectations were high, as the literature promised 'elegance, excellent service and sophisticated five star dining'. Unfortunately this was not to be our experience.

We had two adjoining Superior Veranda Suites, which at a cost of $16,000 were excellent. So no complaints there, the problems started when we went down for dinner on the first night. Read more