Anxiously watched the weather for the days leading up to 8/27. Who would have thought that a hurricane would have been a problem for a cruise leaving from Boston and going to Canada. Tried to pursue cancellation with trip insurance, but particular policy would have only covered if the cruise did not leave Boston for 48 hours or airports were closed for 48 hours and we were driving. So we went. The night before HAL changed the itinerary and posted it on its website. Lost ports of Bar Harbor and Halifax, gained Gaspe and Sanguenay. Ship sailed on time, looked pretty full, although believe not everyone made the cruise. Basically went far enough east to avoid the worst of the weather and I was pleasantly surprised that the two days we were at sea the ship was very stable, especially since they were giving out sea sickness medication at the front desk! Happily, not needed.

The Ship

I thought she looked to be in good shape over all considering she is not a new ship. We were in balcony cabin that was very roomy with lots of storage, refrigerator, two big closets, bathroom with tub, balcony with room for lounger and chair. Ship never feels crowded. Not an issue to get a seat in Lido for a meal or theater for a show or bar for a drink. Only the piano bar got crowded after dinner, but in a good way. Easy ship to navigate. Read more