We had a wonderful room steward Edmundo on Caribe deck, dined in MDR daily at 5:30pm, great food abd food choices. I loved the ship's Singers and Dancers and the amazing ship orchestra band. The shows and entertainment were really great. If you like Broadway/theatre dont miss 'Born to Dance': brilliant.
Heaps of different movie options, daily activities and games were plentiful.
I had read previously how the ship was dated, desperately in need of refurb etc. Honestly we thought it was great-there was some frayed outdoor carpet needing replacement out on one of the top walking decks thay was quite unsightly but that was less than 1% of the ship looking unsightly.
Great larger balcony ie 9 x9 feet , half covered, half uncovered overhead. Bathroom amenities: hand pump shower gel + hand pump shampoo/cond combo, hand soap, 1 small body lotion, 2 drinking glasses, 2FWashers; 2 Hand towels and 2 Bath towels, Bath mat.
Room and amenities: 2Pillows each, very comfortable bed, cooler fridge, room safe, approx 8 drawers, 16-20 coat hangers, cupboard with six big shelves, 2 drinking glasses with ice tongs (you can request an ice bucket), pen and notepaper on desk, 3 bottles of water (which you must pay for if you drink them).
Easy 20 min trip from Port Chalmers.
Great cable car views, lovely walk along waterfront to free Te Papa Museum.