This was my first ever cruise so I didn't know what to expect. The check-in process was trouble-free and the ship was in immaculate condition.

I was in Aqua Class on Deck 11. My cabin was a nice size with a comfortable bathroom and it was kept spotlessly clean throughout the trip by my ever attentive stateroom attendant. I had breakfast and dinner at the Aqua Class restaurant, Blu, and I have to say it was the highlight of the trip. Blu was outstanding, the food and service were fantastic. I just wish it was open for lunch as well. For lunch, I dined at the Grand Epernay Main Dining Room. The food there was also very good but they could have used a few more sommeliers as sometimes I was left without a drink for the whole meal and the ordinary waiters wouldn't take drink orders. The food at the buffet, Oceanview Cafe, was also very good but I didn't like the push and shove and it was often difficult getting a table up there.

We had four sea days in total and there was always something interesting to do. I enjoyed the Hot Glass Show, I saw a couple of good movies and a couple of good shows in the main theatre. There were also some interesting talks on offer but they had terrible descriptions in the daily bulletin so I never really knew what they were about before attending. Read more