My wife wanted to take me on this short cruise to see how I would cope on a longer cruise in the future and to determine what my expectations were.
We were able to get a good deal on the suite (10030) as it was expected to gave us a few priority perks (embarkation / disembarkation / dinner bookings) and a bit more room. Having never done such a cruise I had little to compare to for size of the room - the suite was about the size of a standard Sheraton or Intercontinental Hotel room but with a lot of storage area for stowing things away. The bed was very comfortable (slept very soundly) but the television (which we rarely looked at) was strangely small for the room. The rooms have not been refurbished and look a little old and tired - though some of the furniture looks to have been replaced but not all. There is nice outdoor furniture which is comfortable. Found the curtains somewhat thin so the sun came through at 5am in the morning. Overall not bad. The best part was the two cabin stewards taking care of our room - very attentive, nothing too big a problem and lovely natured.
Please note this is supposed to be a refurbished ship recently purchased from another liner - the plaque showed built in 1997. The common areas look to have been upgraded but the living areas i.e. suites had not evidently. There is new paint on the balcony but you can see wires handing down and wear and tear issues throughout.
We were able to get a good deal on the suite (10030) as it was expected to gave us a few priority perks (embarkation / disembarkation / dinner bookings) and a bit more room.
Having never done such a cruise I had little to compare to for size of the room - the suite was about the size of a standard Sheraton or Intercontinental Hotel room but with a lot of storage area for stowing things away. The bed was very comfortable (slept very soundly) but the television (which we rarely looked at) was strangely small for the room.
The rooms have not been refurbished and look a little old and tired - though some of the furniture looks to have been replaced but not all. There is nice outdoor furniture which is comfortable.
Found the curtains somewhat thin so the sun came through at 5am in the morning.
Overall not bad. The best part was the two cabin stewards taking care of our room - very attentive, nothing too big a problem and lovely natured.