My first ever cruise, chosen because my sister and I had not visited any of the ports of call previously. Dubrovnik Croatia, Valletta Malta, Messina Sicily, Taranto Italy, Igoumenitsa Greece and Kotor Montenegro.

I read many of these reviews and went with an open mind. Yes the ship will be decommissioned at the end of the year and is looking a little tired and I was prepared for the vibration so not a shock.

For the price paid it was very good value for money. Cabin plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, beds comfortable and everything kept clean by housekeeping staff. Food available all day long with plenty of choice. We found self service Lido breakfast with everything we wanted, salads with hot or cold meat options at lunchtime also in Lido restaurant but used waiter served Compass Rose restaurant in the evenings. We booked early and had fully inclusive drinks package at no extra cost. It didn't include bottled water, speciality coffees and premium spirits but there was still plenty of choice and water was available in Lido restaurant and on the table in the Compass Rose. Read more