I have travelled a few times on this ship which was built around 2008 I was told it had just come out of dry dock well if it had a lot of things were not touched .the rails around the balcony on my cabin were missing varnish and there was white paint over them Rust on the deck needed attention the furniture was old and torn Shampoos and the like were not replaced unless the empty was left in the bin The bathroom smelt on occasions.
As for the food Blu restaurant appears not to have changed its full menu in over 6 years.
the service in blue from the staff was good except for the restaurant manager who was never there to greet you he was to busy sitting down at different tables telling the guests all about his divorce ,his 13 year old daughter and how hard things were.
do not be fooled this is not a great French village a small town with a couple of French monuments
well worth the walk around clse to most things a ferry ride to the Gallery Mona is worth while
catch the tram into Melbourne go shopping at the big department stores or just wander well worth getting off the ship for
Ship is close to town just walk up the road and within 8 minutes you are in the main street of Auckland
catch the bus into town check out the shops and cable car