Oriana to the Fjords 18-25 May 2012
After a clear drive down to Southampton on a Friday morning we boarded at Mayflower for the 1st time in about 6 cruises, so it made a change! We arrived at noon and already long queues of passengers were waiting to check in, I estimate around 300 or so in front of us, but with 18 check-in desks manned we were soon checked in and onboard by 12.45pm.
I had read sail-away bands had been discontinued but still cannot work out if this is on all cruises or just some. Anyway, we had a balcony cabin which although was starboard we were berthed the 'wrong way round' which meant we were facing the dockside and ...an empty bandstand, so I waited to see if they would arrive for our perfect view - they didn't !
Great position near door to aft deck and pool but a bit of vibration as at aft of ship.