Embarkation: The process was very smooth. I arrived around 115pm and there was no wait for Select or Aqua class passengers. The other queues had only about 5 people. We were onboard in 5 minutes, offered a champagne cocktail.

Cabin: Our Aqua Class cabin was very efficiently designed with lots of storage space. The bathroom is extremely attractive with a nice round shower, albeit too small to dry oneself. The Aqua Class touches are nice, such as the pillow menu, iced tea and bottled water daily, fragrance sticks and flowers and the ability to eat in Blu. There was also a bottle of champagne upon arrival. Aqua is worth the extra cost from Concierge class. Minuses were that there was no on/off switch for the ac/heat, which made some passengers keep their balcony doors opened all night.

The cabin steward: (Meravik) was extremely attentive. Unlike other ships, during normal work hours, she is also responsible for delivering room service. The cabin breakfast and room service menus are far more extensive than most other ships. Read more