Overall Score

BERLITZ'S RATING
	Possible	Achieved
Ship	500	428
Accommodation	200	166
Food	400	241
Service	400	299
Entertainment	100	81
Cruise	400	294

How this score is created

There are 18 cabin categories, in 11 pricing units (the price you pay will depend on the grade, location and size chosen).

The standard interior (no view) and exterior view cabins are of an adequate size, and have just enough functional facilities to make them comfortable for a one-week cruise, but longer might prove confining. The decor is bright and cheerful, although the ceilings are plain; colorful soft furnishings make one’s home away from home look like the inside of a modern Scandinavian hotel – minimalist, yet colorful. Twin lower beds convert to queen-sized beds, and there is a reasonable amount of closet and drawer space, but there is little room to maneuver between the bed and desk/television unit.

The bathrooms are small but functional, although the shower units are small, and there is no cabinet for personal toiletry items. The towels could be larger and thicker.

Choose a “C” grade suite if you want spacious accommodation that includes a separate (curtained-off) sleeping area, a good-sized outside balcony (with part, not full, partition), lounge with sofa, two chairs and coffee table, three closets, plenty of drawer and storage space, television and VCR. The bathroom is large and has a full-size tub, integral shower, and two washbasins/two toiletries cabinets.

For the ultimate accommodation aboard this ship, choose the Royal Suite, which resembles a Palm Beach apartment, and comes with a white baby grand player piano. It has a separate bedroom with king-sized bed, living room with queen-size sofa bed, refrigerator/mini-bar, dining table, entertainment center, and vanity dressing area. The decor is simple and elegant, with pastel colors, and wood accented ceiling treatments. Located just under the starboard side navigation bridge wing, it has its own private balcony.

Berlitz Guide © Apa Publications 2008

Berlitz Guide © Apa Publishing 2008