Just come back from a wonderful week on my first cruise. I thought the ship was lovely (despite being old), clean, new upholstery, lots of places to relax and get away from people. I was blown away by the entertainment. Enjoyed dining with others and alone. Service, food, organisation all surpassed my expectations. We enjoyed the trips, a spa treatment and just watching the sun set with a pina colada in the hand. Everything went smoothly and I would like to congratulate Thompson - I will be back.
Pride of the Panama programme was very varied. Essentially we had a day at sea, a rainforest day (Costa Rica), an engineering day (Panama - quite thrilling), a day in a lovely Spanish inspired town Cartagena (Colombia), a beach day from the beautiful Swan Hotel (Santa Marta/Roderedo), a relaxing day at sea back to Jamaica, short trip to Rose Hall sugar plantation house (Jamaica) before flying home. Great variety and easy to do if you are not very mobile. Wish we could have stayed on for Mexico, Cuba and Cayman's - maybe next time.
Only complaint would be beds a bit narrow...but they are comfortable!