Traveller-man

Enjoyed this cabin.

 

Starboard side.

On bump out facing the stern.

No wind soot or any debris.

Good size balcony with three chairs, 3' dia table and still plenty of room.

Bed is next to window.

Close to elevators but no noise.

Would without and hesitation book this or the same positioned cabin on decks above.

Just back from Noordam 10 day and Eurodam 8 day and I can only say that the title 'As You Wish' does not really tell the truth.

You can book three nights in advance only. We tried calling as early as 7am and could not obtain a table for two at 7pm, being told they were booked. I understand suite occupants have priority but I think HAL push you to a seating time that coincides with early or late sitting.
On the Christmas cruise we were always able to obtain 7.45pm bookings.

It is all done by laptop and software and is very complex with cards being delivered to your cabin indicating table etc.

Having sailed on four NCL cruises the system they use seems to me simple and efficient.

Having asked various questions among staff and guests there seems to often be upset and frustrated passemgers but I agree you cannot please everyone. The food on HAL was a great improvement on NCL and who knows that may be because the system they operate makes life easier in the kitchen and allows the chefs to produce reasonable quality food that is hot.

I agree, where it not for the staff on their ships they would be a three star cruise line.