I didn't enjoy Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns as much as the west side cities of Darwin, Fremantle-Perth, Albany and down to Tasmania. Tasmania is excellent and the best ever!
Embarkation
4 out of 5
It was rather effortless.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
3 out of 5
The food was better in the Lido breakfast and lunch. The main dining was a little slow in service and the menu was repetitive.
Onboard Activities
2 out of 5
I was rather disappointed on this cruise, being we had many sea days. The activities were few and it left us with "art show" sales or tons of trivia. We were bored, so we told the cruise director and he stated he couldn't vary it much!
Entertainment
3 out of 5
The dancers were good, but with 54 days, we seen the same show 2-3 times. The entertainment, especially the Australian entertainers could of been better. They tried to mimic American greats and did a poor job.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
Everyone is always nice! The EXC people were great. They planned a "travel bingo" to put some activity in the cruise, was a hit.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
The ship needed maintenance, however painting while cruising created some problems......closed deck and strong smells. The theatre had a strange layout which caused some rows to step over others to reach their seats.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
The cabin was at the end of the hall, in a corner. The room had a lot of storage and updates. We were very pleased with the location.
Ship tip
Bring lots to do and don't be afraid to speak up, if you like or don't like something. Its the only way changes will be made!
Stayed on for the full circumnavigation of Australia. However, when we did get off, Australia has strict laws on security, what you can take off or take home.....so, watch the rules.
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