Words are the least effective form of communication ! and for this cruise I believe that more so to be the case ? I believe the only way to explain my travel experience is to tell the tale with my limited vocabulary and trust it at least gives the flavour.

I have had many cruises with various lines ,and like many seasoned cruisers was ready to consign this form of vacation to the file marked "closed". This mainly due to the rapid deteriation in all aspects of what used to be a pleasant experience. I understand the financial pressures these companies are under , but when basic expectations are not realised , its time to say the fond farewell to the bygone age.

I could detail my discontent with the cruise lines policies, like the premium I paid Cunard to sail with them in thier Princess Grill to be served fare more suited to a 3 star local restaurant, or my brother in laws tale of woe last week , sailing on P and O where the chefs recommendation at the gala dinner was fish and chips and mushy peas !!!! -- but its not a wailing excersise about companies who have lost their way , this is about "and now for something completely different " Read more