This was an experience of a lifetime. Some of the reasons:

- The ship was immaculate. Clean, functional, comfortable, well laid out and modern. We stayed on the lower deck to save some money so our room was a bit small. But the efficiency of the layout made it easy for us to live comfortably for the week. The bathroom was modern and the shower was luxurious (multiple spray heads).

- Staff was better than any cruise we've taken. After the first day, everyone on the staff called us by our first name, including the deck hands that tied up the boat. Wait staff in the dining room remembered what we liked and treated us like family. Read more