Boarding was very quick and the first impression of the Aria was very elegant ...until we saw our cabin!

We had cabin number 9024, a so called upgrade. It was smaller than a broom closet, had no couch or fridge and you could hardly get inside without hitting the bed. We had trouble getting the big suitcases in. The cabin was definitely not newly refurbished. Carpets were old and worn and the bathroom had mould in the corners and loose tiles in the shower. The shower did not work properly from day one. The water could not be regulated and we ended up being scolded by boiling hot water. The plumber finally set it on cooler on the third day of our voyage numerous unaddressed complaints.

Dining was quite nice; we did like the free Italian and Chinese Restaurants. We also appreciated the new dining concept that replaced the traditional buffet. Much cleaner and less waste. Unfortunately, you had to be very careful where you sat because condensation water kept dripping from the ceiling onto the tables and chairs. They also had to have buckets to catch water from the ceiling near some of the Food outlets during the whole of the voyage. Read more