We have just returned from a two week cruise to the Med on Adventure of the Seas. The ship accomodates 3800 guests when full (which it was) and 1200 staff. Obviously with that number of guests, there were a lot of under 18s, which makes this ship better for families than retired folk, but it is still good for both.

The food and service was superb throughout the ship, and the facilities matched. Everywhere was clean and the stateroom was no exception...cleaned twice a day by our room attendant Jualito. Our waiters were Ivor and Franco, who, along with Julianna and George who managed the evening service in the main restaurant were so professional and personable; nothing was too much trouble and the food was fantastic. If we had wanted to dine casually, the Windjammer self service buffet restaurant is designed for that purpose - and maybe half the guests chose that option.

The activities were run very well, and the excursion tours well worth the money - especially Rome. At one of our destinations, the 'tender boats' to take us ashore were delayed, but this was no fault of the cruise company, rather the need for the lcals to stop for lunch! Some guests were thus delayed, but the staff kept everyone fully informed and apologised for the situation. Read more