After a considerable wait in the lounge at the Cruise Port where we were subjected to pushing and shoving in queues to board the ship with no public announcements in English to tell us where to stand we eventfully boarded the ship at around 6 pm.

Dinner that evening on the ship was a 'free for all' affair. The menu for this and subsequent evening meals was not like the traditional menu where a set menu on one side and a varied menu on the other side would be offered. Dining on a cruise is one of the highlights of any cruise in our book and this fell well short of our expectations. The food when presented was poor in quality.

Entertainment 'variety' on the cruise was of poor quality and only one show at the theatre each evening. The acts at the evening performances were repeatedly performed by the same crew members unlike previous cruises where star acts would be brought onto the ship at various ports to perform. We could not enjoy the shows as the other guests talked the whole time through the show, came and went as they pleased throughout the show, and walked slowly in front of you instead of going around you as the show was on. Read more