Transportation from Long Island opted for railroad rather than pay $260+tip for limo one way from Northport. Faster and cheaper at $40 for seniors return and $10 taxi from Penn Station to pier. Embarkation was held up due to inspections and ship departed late. Late lunch at Lido and baggage arrived in due course Cabin was outside behind lifeboat, spacious enough, and had floor to ceiling windows. Storage was no problem and closets were adequate. A disruption of the plumbing system in the last day of the voyage is the only negative. Dined in the main restaurant almost exclusively and although the fare was good but not as tasty as other lines e.g. Celebrity. The upside is that meals were served with fine European china and stemware, which was a plus. The service was friendly and efficient but the outfits in which the staff was attired is something else. Their drab dress detracted from the whole atmosphere. Entertainment was the usual but the costumes were superb. A comedian gave a demonstration of a person having a walker which the elderly and afflicted would find hilarious. There were many on this particular cruise. There were two pools, both of which were unattended and kids in diapers were allowed,although rules specifically prohibited this.

The first stop on our itinerary was Tortola. The second stop was St. Thomas. In light of having arrived from a foreign port all persons were summoned to appear before U.S. Customs commencing at 7:00 A.M. In arriving at San Juan, Puerto Rico, a similar exercise commencing at 7:00 A. M. took place. This I can do without, particularly as I would have no intention of going ashore at either port. The ship arrived in New York, and disembarkation took approx. 2 hrs. Customs was not a problem, and we breezed right through.