We normally book via internet but a new Thomson Hyperstore had just opened so could not resist a nosey. The staff were refreashingly honest and we were soon swopping stories about cruising experiences. To cut a long story short a member of staff asked us if we had ever tried a Caribbean cruise but as my husband was not keen on the long flight this was something we had not done. The 17 day trip included just the one long haul flight to Jamaica but because of the space as standard in the flight cabin and the television in the back of the seats showing plenty of films as well as access to activities such as Suduko and Millionaire meant that time passed very quickly. The Cabin service and food were excellent and adequate in that order.
We originally were booked into an inside Cabin on deck 5 which was clean and nicely presented although i would not recommend as it was a little stuffy- air con did not work very well even after prompt attention by the ship's support staff.
The ship itself was spotlessly clean and reminded me of olde world grandeur in reds and gold. The ship was decorated with some beautiful pieces of historical event memorabilia, Christopher Columbus maps, full size Cannon, paintings etc.
Deck 5 where we were originally was stuffy and we did not feel the Air con was working properly.
Deck 7 Cabin number 7149 was excellent. Light airy, plenty of space. Good large square window.