This was our first cruise longer than 3 weeks, so perhaps that was the problem, but there wouldn't have been too many people wanting it to last much longer. The ship is very tired, breaking down, wearing out. And the enthusiasm of many of the crew seemed to match. Perhaps they are all due for a long holiday?

The changed itinerary and associated terrible tragedy in Japan might have accounted for some of the depression, but the very ordinary entertainment, suitable in many cases for a retirement home, certainly didn't help. The Cruise Director needs to go back to school and relearn his role. His ineptitude possibly accounted for the lack of enthusiasm of others under his guidance. As this cruise had so many days at sea quality entertainment should have been a top priority.

Our balcony room was quite adequate, although the bathroom was very poky with a clinging plastic shower curtain (bring some clips to weigh it down) and definitely only has room for one at a time. The bed was comfortable and I requested and was given extra pillows and a top sheet. Television reception was intermittent and the guide bore no resemblance to what was showing. Movies were sadly not current releases and were very frequently repeated. The cabin boy was excellent and attended to anything asked of him and cleaned very well. It was such a pleasure to come back to a freshly cleaned room each morning, and fruit and ice in the bucket replaced each afternoon. Read more