Embarked at Marmaris, after unaccompanied journey from Dalaman Airport. Nobody was checked on to bus- driver set off when he thought bus was full! Staff at cruise check in couldn't find our documents, then discovered we were listed as "no show". Kept envelope with exact wording as a souvenir. Refurbished cabin very well finished and laid out. A word of warning- if the occupant of the next cabin tiptoes across the carpeted floor on bare feet, you will hear it. Every word, cough, snore, is a shared one. Noise cancelling headphones an absolute must.

Lido restaurant a big improvement on Destiny, which was open to the elements. Very well laid out, and food generally good. Meridian Restaurant nicely laid out, and service and food both good. Didn't use the speciality restaurant so can't comment. We got All Inclusive for £44 each, and it includes branded spirits and some cocktails so was excellent value. We thought the entertainment in the show lounge was very poor- dancers trying to be singers too. Destiny won hands down on that one. The British singer/guitarist in the lounge bar was excellent, are were the duo who sang and played in the panoramic lounge. Plenty of space aft on pool decks- our favourite is always the promenade deck, and this was a good one.

There was a constant thump from the main engines, hardly unexpected given the age of the ship, but we were surprised that the mains were run constantly for electrical power when in port, so there was never any respite from the vibration. Read more