Background Information: 35 yrs old, honeymoon cruise with husband age 36, his second cruise, my 7th. Have previously cruised HAL (Maasdam, Volendam and Zuiderdam), also NCL, Celebrity and Regent.

Summary: I guess I keep returning to HAL for the familiarity, service, price and destinations. This cruise was consistent with the other 3. Overall, I'd say the food has improved in the main dining rm. and is on par with Celebrity, which I thought was excellent when I cruised it last year. The entertainment was better also. I'm still disappointed with the nickel and diming, which Celebrity is also guilty of. I chose this cruise because I didn't want to honeymoon in a hurricane; Caribbean would have been my first choice but due to the season, opted to avoid that risk. I've heard such great things about Alaska, but honestly think its overrated as a cruise port of call. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you have to go out of your way to experience the land. I just prefer warmer weather but I was prepared with sweaters and a poncho thanks to this site.

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