Aurora

Overview

Aurora is a bit more formal than her fleet mates Arcadia and Oceana, but has superb facilities for children. Adjacent to the playroom and teen center, parents and kids have a dedicated area at the ship's stern with its own pool, hot tub, and table tennis setup. There's even a bar nearby and waiter service for when you're thirsty. Aurora is so family-friendly that there's even a baby monitor in every cabin. Not merely kid stuff, Aurora has a lot to like for adults. Interiors are designed in such a way that an open feel prevails, even though public rooms are quite distinct.

The centerpiece of Aurora's impressive four-deck-high atrium is a lovely sculptural Lalique-inspired waterfall. Relaxation is easy in the comfortable surroundings of Anderson's, a mahogany- paneled lounge that has a fireplace. Sunsets are spectacular from the vantage point of the Crow's Nest.