First time we've cruised with another couple...much better than cruising with just my husband. The ship was clean and sparkling as was the crew. Such friendly people..staff mostly from the Phillipines and Goa. Polite unobtrusive,caring,attentive..best crew we've had so far. It was 'Freestyle sailing"...eat when and where you like. We like this idea.

Used the trivia game schedule several times a day to reconnect with each other. We'd arrange to 'meet at trivia'...gave our day some structure. On board entertainment was soso...Interesting trip ashore to Cartaghena, Colombia. Don't like being forced to go to the sales outlets selected by the tour guides....didn't buy anything at any of those places.

Spent all day sailing through the Panama Canal. Had a guide on board that spoke for almost the whole journey,describing the history of the canal, its impact on trade,what was happening as we went through the locks etc....very informative. . We moved around to different locations on the ship to get the best vantage points. Was amazed at the skyline of Panama City...lots of very tall buildings..none more than 10 years old. Read more