Room 5006 : nice big shower and quiet at all hours. Some clothing needed to be stored in the suitcase under the bed, so if your budget allows, spring for the next size room. Young man and woman cabin stewards were excellent and we gave them a little extra green at the end.

Bartenders quite good, especially in the Explorers lounge on 7th floor (where I got my coffee to go each morning). Use the 8th floor library just above the lounge; it's quiet and a great place for reading/napping.

Food was very good and both specialty restaurants passed my wife's muster. Service is cheerful. If you have purchased the Silver Spirits package, get one of the two upgrade wines when you sit down to eat, although the standard red and white are OK. The buffet World Cafe food was better than the trucker's food found on other ships. Use the 'free' room service the morning of disembarkation as the Cafe will be crowded. Read more