It was my first time on a cruise I went with a group of family.We embarked at the OS Terminal At Circular Quay and it felt like a cattle muster but went relatively smoothly the staff herding us like cattle were very rude and gruff I think they had their customer service and friendliness surgically removed not a good look if you were from overseas.
.Once on board the crew were very friendly and helpful.
Cabin was clean and comfortable.The food in the Pantry was just ok nothing special and it got very crowded with people wondering about trying to find seats it was no different then going to the local RSL.The coffee was horrible.I paid for a coffee thinking it would be a bit better than the machine coffee found it was just as bad.I had water for most of the trip.I am not a drinker so the cocktails and wine did not appeal to me.The staff working in the pantry did not seem to be as happy as other staff.
It was boring if you are older and not interested in paying outrages prices to do any activeties.There was nothing to do except stare at the ship you just got off.