We found the ship very charming. The service from staff across all departments on the ship was very good!

Food was good in the specialty restaurants (we went to 3 of them). Windows restaurant was very very good, good food, good service, excellent variety of menu and totally not crowded. We did not go into the Garden restaurant, but saw and were told that there were long lines, waits and disappointments with the food there. In Raffles their buffet area the evening food selection was in our mind , substandard for a cruise ship.

We had friends that ate only at the buffet and very disappointed with the food. This made total sense to us. If you choose the complimentary Windows restaurant or do a dining package (we did not go on excursions and bought a dining package instead) , I think you'll be very pleased with the food. Read more