As this was our first cruise, ever, we really had nothing to compare it too but stories from other people who cruise a lot. We were surprised to be told this was a small ship, until we saw the Adventure of the Seas docked next to us at one port. We didn't chose this ship, we chose the ports of call and this was the one going there.

Sure the ship had some maintenance needed, but you're on a ship sailing on the seas, being used everyday by thousands of people. You can't expect perfection. Your on a ship at sea, soooo, some movement and rolling as well. If I wanted to feel nothing, I'd have stayed on land at a hotel. While not all of the activities offered were our cup of tea, there was more than enough to do if you wanted to keep busy, and more than enough places to squirrel yourself away to just watch the views and read.

The best part of the trip was the staff. Not one person in uniform, or coveralls, failed to smile and say hello whenever we passed, and all were up for a short conversation with complete strangers. Our cabin Steward was exceptional and our Waiter and his assistant were by far the best team in the room. (In the opinion of our whole table). Food was plentiful and we really lacked for nothing important. When we filled in the mid-cruise survey, we listed one or two small things that were lacking, but ended with praise for the staff. So were touched a few days later when we were personally thanked by the Head Waiter for our comments and even received a call from the Hotel Administrator to thank us as well. Read more