Having read disparaging reviews of the age of the ship, I was expecting to see evidence of that, and to find non-functioning ameneties. All were satisfactory. The quality of the cruise exceeded expectations as far as the ship and its facilities are concerned.

There are grounds for criticism.

The range and quality of evening entertainment was poor. Two resident entertainments, Cool Blue - musicians, and Lyn Fredrick – music and song, were most disappointing. A brilliant band, Calypso, was replaced after a few days with another band, Caravan. The latter would have been very good but for the lead singer. In the various bars, each entertainer takes a 15 minute break every 45 minutes. During the break CDs are played – at a volume which your dog might possibly hear, but you won’t. People exit en masse. Read more