This was my third cruise, and first with HAL. I was most impressed with the ratio of guests on this size of ship. It never felt crowded - you could get a chaise lounge by the Lido pool at prime time, and there were rarely lines for anything. My travel companions for this trip ranged in age from 2 to 60 years old, and we all had fun.

STAFF AND GUESTS There was a great mixture of guests. All generations were represented. The staff was attentive and always smiling. Specifically: Hakim from the Vista dining room, waiters Wayan and Rizqon, wine stewart Thomas, and room stewart Harris.

FOOD The selection of food in the Lido and on the room service menu was excellent. If you missed your main dining room time, you could still eat well. The only area that could use improvement is the quality of desserts in the Lido. You MUST try the "Chocolate Bomb" in the main dining room! Read more