The ship is wonderful. It is everything you would expect of a 5 star hotel with pieces of interesting artwork everywhere you wander, so much so it is easy to miss!

We booked early to ensure we got what we wanted which was a 1A Stateroom on the bump, port side. The room was larger than expected spotless and well cared for and the bump gives the balcony just a little bit of extra space for an angled view forward. We took 3 large cases and still did not fill all of the storage space.

Food on board was to die for (I put on 6lbs). We did breakfast and light lunch in the Ocean view Café where choice, taste and temperature were all good. Choice in the MDR Opus was more selective and close to fine dining. We had opted for anytime dining and reserved a table for each evening the day before. Getting the time we wanted was difficult but we just ignored what we had booked and turned up when we wanted 15-30 mins either side. We were never turned away and had a table for 2 each night except the first and stunning views from our table on both formal nights. People without reservations always had to queue. Read more