EMBARKATION- We arrived late and at 3PM there were no other passengers in the waiting area- it took about ten minutes and we were aboard.

THE CROWD: Our fellow passengers were mainly over 50, altho there were some "youngsters." Just enough attractive young women in bikinis to make a day on the pool deck worthwhile. There were a few little kids and pre-teens who were kept busy with their own activities.

STATEROOM- It was an inside room so we expected little- it was OK albeit a bit lacking in storage space- we travel light but even so we were cramped for drawers and hanger room. The desk was very small and there was no chair- more like a little footstool to sit at. No "settee" or other place to sit except the beds- and they were adequate. I'd rather have a blanket than those duvets they use in their stead. Room preparation was OK but the steward was so busy he didn't have time to get to know us- never called us by name once. Since he was getting his tip regardless of his sparkling personality, he didn't work too hard at it. Read more