We wanted to do a cruise within Australia and this 8 day cruise was surprising in so many ways. The Atrium was beautifully decorated with Xmas decorations, which made it even more impressive than usual. The quality and variety of the food was outstanding and we loved all the french pastries that were added since our last cruise. We had not been to Hobart before, and as the ship docks right in the centre, it allowed us to see and do a lot in the time we had there. The ship was immaculate. The staff are so super friendly and positive. They are a great team of young people. The Geological shore excursion from Port Arthur was wonderful, with the diversity of this small state highlighted in a very short time. Mostly love the Hollywood Conservatory, which allows you to escape from the cold winds/weather when needed, but still see the scenery.
The balcony cabin is adequate for a short cruise, but would upgrade to Deluxe for longer cruises because of the extra seating. We loved the 15th level, despite being told there would be more movement than on lower levels. This was not the case on this trip and the access to the Lido deck made it more appealing.