While you can tell the ship is not new (worn varnish on railings, etc.) the ship is beautifully refurbished, although the work is still underway. Our CC cabin is well designed with ample storage. We never felt cramped but only one person at a time can pas between the rounded end of the bed and the wall. Speaking of the bed makes me sleepy. It is new and very, very comfortable. The deck furniture is new (semi-reclining chairs) but the couch is not. Our cabin service was excellent while the steward and assistant were incredibly helpful and friendly. Instead of the hors d' oeuvres they brought a fresh fruit and cheese tray every afternoon and even found a corkscrew and wine glasses for us to use.
The food on board is quite good. I am retired from the wine business and am a veteran of fine restaurant and not so fine banquet dining around the world. You can have a good and healthy meal for breakfast and lunch in the buffet restaurant.
Evening dining in the main restaurant is not exciting but the quality and variety are quite good. I particularly liked the lamb shank.
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Good location, quiet, ample storage room, small TV in an awkward location, efficient design, great bed, enjoins cabin 8126