After a very cold, wintry week in Ontario, we flew from Detroit to Fort Lauderdale and enjoyed an overnight at the Hyatt before embarking on the Seabourn Legend. When we arrived at the port, we were puzzled as to the lack of amenities as small as a bottle of water. We were greeted by a very accommodating lady who made us comfortable in the designated lounge but that was it. Even Princess supplies coffee and other little amenities such as soft drinks, cookies, etc., so to be greeted in such a stark manner was puzzling.

When we were finally escorted onboard, it was with a flourish. The staff is so pleasant and so accommodating - which only increased as the days progressed. The staff is apparently given only two days (maybe a little more) to know your name(s) and they do a fine job! I'm not sure they remembered my name but I sure know some of the staff who went over and above their stations - Warren (who is by now a Maitre D'!), Iain, a very pleasant bartender, but my very favorite was Andrew Cook who escorted me into the dining room every evening and always ensured I was comfortably seated! Josip with the smiling eyes at the morning buffet was so much fun as was Ugo who seemed to be everywhere and always remembered I enjoyed a glass of Pinot Grigio at lunch! Bianca was lovely and so very clever - and when dinner was not as she (and I) had ordered, she was immediate in her response.

The food was very good. I'm reluctant to say it was great but it was very good. I don't think this is reflective of Charlie Palmer's plan however there was much variety and it was done well. We were unaware we could literally go 'off menu' until friends told us they ordered 'baked alaska' and it was no problem as was steak tartare. Read more