As I wrote, Diane and I had cruised these waters with Princess two times before so we knew a little of what to expect.  By cruising on a new (to us) ship we experienced a virtually new cruise: the ports were in some cases different, the layout of the ship was obviously different and the, not a small consideration, food was different.  In short, at first glance, the reader might say, Ho Hum-how boring but because of these quite considerable differences, the cruise was a new dimension for us.  Further, because we live in Western Australia, we journeyed backwards from our previous cruises because we departed from Sydney rather than ending the cruise in Sydney.  Again, it doesn't sound terribly significant but when you see Milford Sound in the early morning rather in the afternoon you get a new perspective on New Zealand's crown jewel.I probably should organize this comment logically as do many of the other cruise commentators but I will, foolishly perhaps, just write comments as I remember them from a wonderful cruise that finished about one week ago.  My perspective on this cruise must be seen through my disability; I am in a wheelchair so my comments are watered with this caveat in mind.  The cabin was roomy and usable.  The bathroom toilet was low (for me) but the shower seat was the best I have ever experienced: fairly high, wide and far out from the shower wall.  The balcony was roomy and the room service was prompt with a wide selection; the marriage of the two cannot go unappreciated.Ah food, glorious food; the millennium had this aspect covered in spades.  As with other cruises, Diane and I experienced the breadth of all that was offered by the Millennium's kitchens and they were excellent in all that we tried.  To use the metaphor again, the jewel in the Millennium crown is unquestioned and it is the Olympic specialty restaurant.  For readers that do not know the history of the Olympic, the first room of the restaurant is paneled in the same wood that was used in the Olympic, the sister ship of the Titanic.  When the Olympic was decomissioned in 1934, the entire paneling was put into an English house (manor?) and remained there until the house was threatened with destruction and at this point Celebrity bought the entire house and transferred this wonderful French Louis XV interior into the MIllennium for our pleasure.  The food and the wine selection is in keeping with the regal interior and after having two meals there Diane and I can attest to the impact of having the privilege of having such a unique and as I will describe, tantalizing dining experience.  I suppose other cruisers are used to the level of professionalism that we encountered in the wait staff who also completed table side meal preparation but this level has disappeared from dining for which we are accustomed.  The quality of the food as well as its service cannot be faulted and should be experienced.The quality of the food in the Metropolitan Dining Room, where we took our regular meals, can also not be faulted.  Now a week later, I cannot recall one course that was not prepared well. Because the serves were normal size, Diane and I could habitually enjoy five courses but have only increased our girth slightly.The sushi selection for evening dining was delicious and we enjoyed that several times.  The catfish as part of a lunch menu was excellent as was everything else we ate at the buffet.Obviously after three New Zealand cruises, I am a great fan of the country and when you see school kids celebrating the start of Christmas holidays by swimming in Wellington harbor which is basically in the center of the city, you know the area, even though it is the cities harbor, is pristine.  Added to that, Wellington is the national capital, then you have a good idea of how serious the Kiwis take their environmental responsibilities.  The country is as beautiful and clean as all the brochures report and the Millennium is a perfect way to see it.