Oceana

Café Jardin: In the evening, the uppermost level of the four-deck atrium transforms into this Italian trattoria, featuring the cuisine of acclaimed Chef Marco Pierre White. Order tomato bruschetta and wild mushroom risotto, and finish it off with a tiramisu or ricotta cheesecake.

Light Show: The lido deck and pools are illuminated in glowing colors at night, making it a great place to meet friends after dinner.

Watering Holes: There's live music at Winners' Sports Bar, champagne and cocktails at Magnums and Tiffany's, and a cozy vibe at the nautically themed Yacht & Compass pub.

Library: A librarian is on hand to help you find a good read at the ship's library, which is well stocked with both fiction and reference books.

Foodies: Choice, presentation, and quality in the two main restaurants are hard to fault and remarkably consistent. The Ligurian Restaurant has traditional set dining times, while the Adriatic Restaurant offers freedom dining — allowing passengers to arrive between 6 pm and 8:30 pm and sit with whomever they choose.

Families: Unlike the line's adults-only ships, Oceana fills up with families, who can take advantage of three swimming pools, the kids club (designed for ages 2 to 17), and even a night nursery for ages 4 and under.

Anglophiles: Smother your scones in clotted cream and jam at afternoon tea in the Adriatic restaurant or put on a kettle in your own cabin — this is definitely a ship that's designed for immersion in British culture.

Entertainment Ennui: Starlights theater is home to comedy and cabaret acts which are competent enough, but sadly unimaginative — with the exception of the outstanding classical piano and violin recitals.