We opted for the longer cruise and would probably opt for the shorter version knowing what we do now.

The ship is fine, our room was a spacious "Junior Suite" we were with friends who had one of the very large "Explorer's Suite" it was wonderful with wrap around windows and decks. Though we've only experienced much larger ships with many more amenities this ship had many places to go and do things.

The dining room was at times loud with the engines as noted in other reviews. The food was rarely good, most everyone complained and often sent theirs back. I found the always available salmon to be reliably excellent and my partner often ordered pasta with mushrooms which he liked. Read more