Before booking and prior to sailing I triple-checked that masks were NOT mandatory.
Because my tonsils have been removed (badly) as a child I have a problem with airco and wearing facemasks. I would not book a cruise if I needed to wear one, as it totally destroys our vacation.
Upon arrival on the ship it became clear that:
Fine cabin but I wrote beforehand I did not want deck 8, send guest relations two emails before sailing.
No answer and we received 8148 ;-(
Result; dirt and water on the balcony, noise from deckchairs.