We flew from Manchester using Monarch Airline - the same airline used by RCI but much cheaper because we booked flights and cruise separately. Good flight. We got a taxi to cruise terminal ( cost 35 euro). Check in was very rapid and within an Hour of landing at the airport we were on the ship. The ship is immaculate and after lunch in the Windjammer we went to check out our balcony cabin which we were very happy with.Much to our surprise our luggage was delivered about 2pm.
Food - we ate in main dining room and windjammer. Service was very good and food OK but not outstanding.
Ports - Cannes is tendered but despite announcements saying this would be be very busy until 11 all the queues were gone by 10.30. We explored the old town of Cannes which was really pretty.