Having sailed Cunard previously with my Mum and sister my heart sunk when we set foot on the Aurora: the public spaces and the whole ambience just don't compare. Once I 'got real' and realised I was here with my teenage boys and husband, not all adult company things transformed.

It's a great trip for travelling with teens; my son is still busy Skypeing the other kids he met when we were away. On seadays we arranged to have dinner together but otherwise from quick 'touch base' moments didn't see them. At their request!

We had a fab time; My husband loved the RN lectures. We both ADORED the dancing classes from Alan and Ginny. Read more