As a first time Cruise - i have to say how impressed I was. From the start of the cruise everything was made easy, checking in at the port was a doddle, off car park shuttle bus, cases taken off us - a short walk to terminal and check in, straight through and straight on ship. It really was so easy, directed to cabin, which i was worried about - but it was very nice.
The ship was big, but easy to get around, the facilities were more than I expected and the service was what I would expect from a 5 star hotel. Nothing was to much bother as far as the staff were concerned, the food was good, you can go posh for dinner or casual whatever takes your mood. Plenty to fill your time whilst at sea, and we visited some nice ports. Excursions well organised, but plenty of help if you want to do your own thing..
Departure at end was so easy, known of that awful rushing you have at airports.
Compact, very clean, had all we needed, but next time i need a window!! Maid was awesome. Truly great experience.