We spent three days pre-cruise in Vancouver, BC which we thoroughly enjoyed. Our hotel was across the street from the Yaletown Sky Train station which was only two stops from the Waterfront station.

Embarkation was very easy with many employees there to direct us. We arrived at 12:15pm and were in the guest relations area by 12:40pm. We did arrive a little earlier than the stated time on our cruise documents which had stated 1:00pm so maybe that's why we breezed through. Friends we were traveling with arrived at the 1:00pm stated time and they had a much longer wait.

Service - The stateroom service was very good and the service in the main dining room was exceptional. We were very pleased with our head waiter who was efficient, knowledgeable, but yet,personable and made us feel very at ease the entire week. Room service was only average or a little below. We had breakfast delivered three times. Only once did they get everything right. Once the meal was delivered at the incorrect time and another time the cereal and milk were left off the order even though they brought the cereal bowl and spoon. One evening we were brought dinner which we didn't order. The meal was supposed to be delivered to another room. Read more