Wanted to go to Scandinavia, got a last-minute sale, bought a club-class upgrade for $128 PP (well worth it.) Cabin was large, convenient. Club Class dining is quite a treat--no lines, dedicated staff who remembers your preferences, special food offerings, and top service all around.

Too many ports in too little time--did not "Come Back New." Came back tired. Need a sea day somewhere among five straight port days. Need to get used to fewer amenities and automatic "gratuities." It's the reason cruise prices seem so reasonable.

Entertainment on this cruise was good--though we were too tired to go every evening. Read more