The ship is still in great shape.
Our Sky Suite was larger than the Executive Room we stayed in the night before the cruise at the Rome Airport Hilton. Our Butler, Bart, and room attendant, Leonardo, were ever present and did a great job.
Staff in general was top-notch, except waiters in "Ocean View Café", "Sunset Bar" and "Sky Lounge". One could tell, that there were too many Premium Drink Packages around and there were not expecting tips, which meant, even in a deserted bar, nobody would come around to take your order. Restaurant staff on the other hand was keen on bonding with you, so they would get a tip at the end of the cruise.
Spacious, well located, tons of storage space. No noise to be heard from surrounding cabins or "Aqua Spa" above.
The city of Civitavecchia, severly destroyed in World War II, is one of the dullest Italian spots in know. Embarkation and Disembarkation, on the other hand, are a breeze compared to U. S. ports.
One of my favourite ports: cruise terminal B is brand new and top notch. Once you made it to the city centre, you are in a lively metropolis full of history, great shopping and dining. The surrounding of Athens offer endless possibilties for visits.
Like Santorini, even in low season with few ships in port totally overcrowded. Island itself uninteresting and landscape consisting of rocks and shrubs. Been there, done that.