We are diamond members of Crown & Anchor, but have also sailed on Celebrity, Princess, Holland America and Crystal. We are retired and were mainly looking for relaxation, having visited most of the ports previously.

Embarkation: We arrived around 12:30 and were on board in 15 minutes. We sat in the Centrum for a few minutes, until the cabins were ready. We dropped off our carry on luggage in the cabin and went to the Windjammer for lunch. It was not crowded.

Cabin: We had an E2, just forward of the front elevators on deck 7. We chose it for the larger balcony; there were a lounger plus two chairs and a small table. The cabin was a little small (which we knew in advance), but the balcony made up for that. The only wear and tear we saw on the whole ship was on the patio. The furniture needed paint and the railing varnish. Read more