This was our first European cruise.

Let me start with on board embarkment. How easy was that? We had the concierge class balcony room and were assured first on. We arrived at noon and were escorted directly to champagne and access to the ship wherever we wanted to go.

We walked along many of the common area decks to the "buffet" area. This is no ordinary "buffet" There were many stations with many different types of food. Indian, Mexican, Italian, English, paninni sandwiches and more. Fancy desserts, ice cream (not ice milk). All of which were equally very good. Read more