This was our first cruise with HAL and we were very impressed with their level of service and the standard of the ship. We have cruised many times with other companies with our last experience being a terrible cruise with Celebrity in Australia. If that had been my first cruise experience it would have been my last but HAL has renewed my faith in cruising again!
The staff were all exceptional bar one. The standard of service was very high and the staff all behaved as if they were happy to be of service to you and happy to be there.
Check-in was a breeze. Our inside cabin was comfortable. Meals were good all over the ship - sometimes it felt like there could have been a few more choices but overall not bad for feeding that many people. I also approved of the fact that food was not available from the buffet 24 hours a day! The bar staff were friendly and the prices were not astronomical - use happy hours to your advantage!
Comfortable with good storage. Bed was so comfortable I want to buy a mattress just like it! Bathroom felt spacious which is rare in an inside cabin.
Take the stairs to the Monastery - all 1350 stairs are worth it in the end!