Wanted to visit certain Central American countries listed and also travel through the Panama Canal. This cruise seemed to fit the bill.
We have travelled extensively around the world but had not used HAL before.
Over all, the cruise never really exceeds a standard of OK which is disappointing given the price tag. Food had been distinctly better on other cruise lines and the rigmarole of queueing up every single time for anything due to the layout of the dining area, made meal time a chore. When you consider that the recommended tipping for a 15 day cruise is 375 dollars it's difficult to justify.