Having tried - and enjoyed - other cruise lines we are still confirmed fans of our favourites NCL who consistently produce quality cruising at a reasonable price.

The freestyle dining concept has been a proven success right from the start and it is still the best answer for the feeding of the masses. We ate in the Alizar, one of the main dining rooms, on several occasions and the food was absolutely top class. We turned up when we liked for dinner and never had to wait more than ten minutes before our buzzer called us to our table.

The speciality restaurants are even better and we enjoyed the extra-special service and food at the Jasmine Garden and Papas Italian Kitchen as well as a Jazz Brunch in Le Bistro and a wine-tasting in Cagneys. These treats cost a few dollars extra but it is a holiday after all. Read more