I have just returned from the 29 day Caribbean Cruise on the above vessel. From the outset the vessel is a great asset and ambassador to the Cunard fleet and it is my firm resolve that I will cruise on the same vessel again on the same voyage later. The 'rank and file' staff [with a couple of exceptions] are the most positive feature of the vessel, but I felt that in common with other guests that they were in some ways browbeaten in terms of their work schedule.

Southampton Embarkation:

A two hour process with many reception points closed - surely an ordeal especially for families with small children - of which there were many - it was comforting to notice that my fellow passengers in fact helped these families in the form of helping getting tea and coffee [which had to be bought] and general support. When embarked my luggage had arrived in my Stateroom [5005] and I was greeted warmly and sincerely by my Stewardess [Anastasia]. Read more