This was our first ever cruise and suited our needs perfectly. The room staff and restaurant staff were all very attentive, the room was as expected from the photos. Entertainment - 3 shows were excellent and the other two that I saw were very childish. The films shown in the cinema and on the cable TV were constantly repeated - altogether 2 adult films & 2 children's films for a 9 night cruise! for such a small outlay (and no staff needed) I think that there should be a different film each day!
I counted 14 bars and areas to order a drink!! As someone who doesn't drink other than an occasional glass of wine I thought this was ridiculous- other entertainment venues or food areas could be put in some of the those spaces -
We went on one ship excursion that went smoothly. The rest of the time I found private tours with small groups - that I arranged prior to leaving. All were satisfactory - www.sicilywithmario.com and www.RhodesPrivateTours.com I would highly recommend them both. They met us at the ship with a name placard and were very informative. Great service! Note - Do not buy in any pottery factories! The prices are far cheaper in the villages that you will visit.
Unfortunately the re was resticted viewing- the staff on the bridge could see into our balcony! (and we could see into the bridge!). Other than that it was fine. A bit of a tight squeeze in the shower but I had expected that.