We have been on 10 HA cruises, 20 in all, and this one was perfect! We wanted to try the new ship to see the difference. Our suite was quiet and nicely appointed with marble table tops, designer molding and a slate floor in the bath. Comments have been made about the great shower and they're all true. The food was delicious with many choices both in the dining room and on the buffet. Our room service was on time and served hot! The lifeboat drill was done inside, so that was a big improvement over standing on the deck until all guests appeared.

The shore trips were fun. We've visited the ports before, but the day in Grand Turk was beautiful and the fish were swimming quite near shore. The ship promoted wine and music!

We enjoyed the beautiful modern design of the ship. The Lincoln Stage Center concerts were great! The only complaint was a lack of the library. The book exchange had only books in German when I arrived, and I like to read when I'm on vacation. But some people read Kindles nowadays, so next time I'll bring some books. St. Thomas was enjoyable, as you can stroll through shops and pick up souvenirs along the quay.