We planned this cruise for some time with other members of our family, always fun to co-ordinate! Wasn't too sure of the cabin selected by the agent and sure enough as the location suggests we were near the gangway exits and it wasn't too peaceful. We could have been moved but persevered as it turned out to be very handy for us. About a month before the cruise I broke my ankle quite badly, which put me into a wheelchair with some limited mobility on crutches - bugger! The location of our cabin now became very handy and I could just make it on crutches to the Explorers Bar where the drinks were fantastic and the service superb. We spent a fair bit of time at this wonderful Bar.

Embarkation/disembarkation via the Sydney International Tent at Barangaroo was better/quicker than expected and I must say that it was probably better than the OS terminal, certainly easier for motorised access.

I found the main dining room food to be excellent most times and no worse than very good at others. If I found something not to my fancy, I didn't order it again and on the other hand if I particularly liked something, I did have it again. Sometimes things weren't quite as ordered but I put that down to Aussie accents being misunderstood by the otherwise wonderful staff. We were a group of 9 people, with me in the 'chair, so requested to be seated together for dinner. Our Maitre'd arranged this with patience & grace and our waiters were truly wonderful. The food court was rarely used, but proved adequate and most convenient. Afternoon tea was wonderful and a highlight. Read more