Our trip started in Sydney and Embarkation was very smooth. Settled in our Cabin quickly and found it to be clean and well set out plenty of room for everything. We had a lovely view of the famous Opera House leaving on time and soon out in the open sea.

Went to the Dining Room and met our table companions and waiters Indi and Bobby who were superb and enhanced our time on board tremendously. Our food for the whole time was not repetitive and only 1 meal was not to our liking which was quickly replaced. We found the Library to be much better than any previous ship we had been on and were grateful for the many hand washing facilities everywhere on the ship not just at the Dining Room which told us they were concerned for our welfare. Buffet meals for 2 days were served with no passengers touching the food a fantastic idea and during the whole trip there were no colds or stomach viruses to be seen a terrific outcome.

We soon settled into a routine with the Gym being used daily and playing Bridge and were very glad to see that there were Bridge Directors on Board. Few children on this trip so it was a cohesive and happy group. We found the lectures both informative and interesting. We knew the Ports of Call were not very interesting but our goal was to get to Alaska by removing one set of plane trips and wished we had known more about Fanning Island as once there we found out we could have brought clothing and medications to leave with the Islands and feel this should have been pointed out by HAL when booking. Read more