This was our first cruise and I had some second thoughts going into it, but I can honestly say it was nothing like I thought it would be.

First of all, we were very pleased with our promenade room which looked out on the promenade deck which consisted of many shops and little cafe/bars. It was beautifully designed and each night the motif would change depending on what the theme of the following day would be. There were at least two parades I believe, and only one night was the music and the sound coming from the promenade so loud that it could be heard in my cabin. The rest of the time you were not bothered with any noise at all.

Our cabin attendant was Carlton, and he treated us royally, making up our cabin twice a day and leaving always the little towel animals that I've heard are traditionally displayed on the bed, although the last night there was one little guy hanging from a coat hanger as a trapeze artist might do...very cute. Read more