Year Built: 1993
Passengers: 1266
Crew: 602
Passenger/crew ratio 2.1:1
Gross registered tons 55,451
Passenger/space ratio 44
Passenger decks: 10
Pools 1 outside, 1 inside/outside
Bars, Lounges: 6
Officers: Dutch
Hotel Staff: Dutch/International
Cruise Staff: International
Chefs: Dutch/Filipino/ International
1998/99 Itineraries: Alaska, Bahamas, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico,
South America, Panama Canal.
VALUE FOR PRICE 9.6
PUBLIC AREAS:
Cleanliness: 9.7
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Size: 9.6
SERVICE:
Bar: 9.3
Cuisine: 8.6
Gym/spa facilities: 9.4
Activities: 9.1
Educational Program: 8.0
Fitness/sports program: 9.0
Entertainment: 8.9
Shore excursion(s): 8.7
Itineraries: 8.9
APPROPRIATENESS FOR:
Families: 7.4
Strengths: Cruise director, Service, Exceedingly clean.
Weaknesses: Entertainment, Educational programs, Inconsistent cuisine.
Observations: Very clean ship ... good value for price ... nice ship
size ... common areas are spacious ... ship rides easily in rough
waters ... lovely decor ... needs new carpet ... well suited for
longer cruises ... great for disabled passengers ... communication
between officers, staff and guests was superb ... outstanding cruise
director ... very friendly crew and staff ... food variety
exceptional ... needs alternative dining for dinner ... excellent
cabin size ... all cabins are more or less the same ... best cabins
are C334 & C366 ... excellent itineraries ... entertainment could
be improved ... enjoyed the Indonesian crew show ... smoking should
be outlawed in the dining room ... need better fitness program ...
pool was never crowded