The itinerary of this cruise is what drew my wife and I to it. Going to the deep south of the Caribbean was very intriguing. Also the relaxed pace of the cruise, not the 5 or 6 port days in a row, was appealing too. Cartagena, Columbia (Dora the Explorer) and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica (Your Lucky Tours) are two ports that I would definitely visit again if possible and two operators I would definitely use again. Fantastic people and fun to be with. Cozumel is small and doesn't need an overnight. Spending that elsewhere would be nice. Colon, Panama is probably the dirtiest place I have seen in the Caribbean. No-one picks up any garbage at all and it is everywhere. I'm surprised we didn't see rats scurrying about. Jamaica was bad but not a bad as this. A little effort would go a long way.

The embarkation was very smooth as we were travelling concierge except for the counter person was the slowest on earth. After that all was well and we were on board enjoying the ship and what it had to offer. The curb staff were friendly and helpful which is in stark contrast to the Royal Caribbean staff that we encountered. Hard to believe that they are the same company.

By and large the ship itself was kept very clean by the helpful staff. The one thing is, and yes I know they have a tough job, you can tell when the cruise is coming to an end because the bar staff was getting a little grumpy and short with people. Having said that, if you want to have some fun go to the Martini Bar and watch those two guys perform. They are hilarious. The cabin staff, Allan, was always cheerful and warmly greeted you whenever he saw you. The cabin itself was always kept clean, neat and tidy for you when you came back. Your stuff was always treated in a thoughtful way and never in any danger of damage. Read more