This was our first cruise so of course read multiple reviews good and bad but went on board with an open mind. The ship we thought was easy to navigate, the food sensational where the reviews the food was cold, bland etc came from I have absolutely no idea. The food was fresh, hot, varied and always easy to access be it in the buffet or the Empire restaurant. We went to Empire every night if we were hungry or not as it was always fun and the kids loved show time. Lariana and Avito were such fun we loved being served by them and whether it was morning or night always had a smile on their faces. Bare in mind these staff work seven days a week for months at a time so their standard of service and their friendliness each and every day was incredible.

The boat was spotless the cabins fine the variety of things to do to fill the days plentiful. We also enjoyed all three islands Noumea, Mare and Isle of Pines with certainly the Isle of Pines the stand out. Boarding on and off seamless. Any negative reviews ignore them this cruise ship is a great holiday.

It would be wrong not to mention Kids club to. Our girls are 6 and 7 and were so well looked after each visit. Times we did not put them into kids club we were in trouble. Wonderful service lovely supervisors with great activities we felt guilty taking them out most evenings.