After a gloriously speedy embarkation, this cruise hit a few little glitches. As with just about every cruise we have ever been on, we were given the wrong bed configuration and the wrong dining time. I would swear that the cruise lines pay no attention to these requests. However, both were fixed more easily than usual, so we didn't mind. The ship is beautiful and the cabin quite lovely, though certainly short on drawer space with exactly three drawers.

The dining room is attractive but much too crowded and noisy for proper enjoyment of the lovely food. Our table for two was about eight inches from the next table for two. We were both closer to the person at the next table than to each other. If you want a quiet meal with your loved one, either opt for ordering from the dinner menu via room service, or request one of the tables for two that is separate. Note that only about a quarter of the tables in Blu are beside windows unlike many specialty restaurants. Your best chance for a window table is usually in the aqua spa, Oceanview or Porch.

The food is very good indeed, especially the lamb and the beef. The salads (except the caesar) are better than most cruise's. The bread is good, the butter is not frozen for once, and they give you some tasty hummus and flavoured cream cheese to go with it. Some of the diabetic desserts are quite good. Try the orange cheesecake. Read more