Would highly recommend this ship and these ports of call. Embarkation was well organised and quick. We boarded at 1pm and our cabin was ready. We had a stateroom with balcony #8224. Spacious room with bed next to balcony which gives more room as you enter the room or after using the bathroom. Adaquate storage room for suitcases under bed. Room on slant before hump giving a larger balcony also close to lift bay without being noisy. Room stewards were wonderful always friendly and professional. Nothing too much trouble, room always clean and tidy. Anytime dining was perfect for us. Never waited more than 5 minutes for a table even on formal nights. Dress code was very varied in dining room even on formal night so neat tidy dress shirt and smart trousers mingled amonst suits and tuxedos (fortunate for us as on 5 week European tour and no room for my husband suit). Food and service was wonderful. Also happily ate in buffet, grill by pool, cafe and Qsine (extra charge but on last night they offered 2 for one deal. Worth the experience!) Varied activities on board that guests can either join in if that way inclined or lots of quiet corners to escape to. Numerous bars on board. The Martini bar was always a popular spot to people watch as was the cafe with good coffee and cakes too. Also great spot for the evening entertainment. Very well equipped gym and good sunbeds over 2 levels around pool areas. The ship itself has been maintained to a high standard. Very clean throughout. We loved every port of call. Some ports we just wandered on our own at others we joined shore excursions which we organised ourselves nof through the ship (much cheaper and smaller groups). Great vibe on board both from other guests and especially all the staff.