it seemed good value for money but we found that the ship is like being refurbished while cruising! no kids TV channel, not even a mattress for the baby cot! spent 2 days without hot water in the room which was never cleaned up. we found 3 inflated balloons under the bed hopefully only from the previous occupant! welding, painting and other maintenance chores with many doors being barred form entry. we even spent a full day in Livorno with a crane attached to the ship which had to dismantle a jammed lifeboat proving that drills are very rarely carried out in terms of safety. there were same 3 types of pasta and sauces 24 hours and i doubt if they even change the containers! this not to mention the kids menu which only provides the same 4 things! water cost about 7usd per bottle but its free form the distributors in a cup, they encourage you to use rooms service which will set you back some 9usd per call (fro free water!!!)