29 Apr 2024
I am not a cruise vacationer; and that's probably why I truly enjoyed CC's 4 night trip. If you like cruise ships the size of a container ship, with lights, bells and whistles to rival Vegas, laying by the top deck pool with 5,000 of your future BFF's, D-listed entertainment, waiting for tinders to put you onshore for a limited time excursion, and then some arm-twisting by the staff to tip at the end of the trip; then this is not your kind of cruise. Limited number of passengers, warm and sincere staff, decent food (dinners were excellent) and the ability to pull right up to vacant islands for snorkeling, kayaking, SUP'ing or laying around doing nothing were some of the defining characteristics of this trip. It is a let-your-hair-down casual and fun experience. Rooms were nice with ample space and well-maintained. Nothing like watching a quiet Fijian sunset, with drink in hand with some equally appreciative people around you to share the experience. Staff was warm and helpful without being intrusive. We needed to get off of the ship early to make a flight and the crew took care of everything - no stress whatsoever. This is probably a repeat adventure.