The Norwegian Star crew were very, very good from the steward to the drinks waiters. I prefer anytime dining to the market style but the food was good everywhere and themed nights (German, Indian, chocolate nights etc) were awesome.
On boarding we were met with the most beautiful music, a string quartet in the Atrium, from then on we found that the music and entertainment was magnificent. The restaurants could not be faulted.
I love the personalised service you get onboard the Royal Caribbean cruises. I travel alone and I am always made to feel secure and safe. Being a disabled person I've found everyone from the captain to the laundry staff to be so helpful.
This was a performing arts cruise to New Caledonia. Radiance of the Seas staff were courteous at all levels, the food was superb and the shore excursions were well organised.
It was a great cabin with balcony. Voyager of the Seas offers plenty of activities, wonderful concerts. Loved the ice skating and food, especially breakfast on our balcony each morning and watching the flying fish.
APT looked after me and my mother like we were royalty. The MS Amabella became our home for 15 days. The crew were incredible, the food was abundant and delicious.
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