Fri. 15th March While queuing for embarkation at Bristol Avonmouth, we found out that the previous cruise that had started 2 weeks ago had been cancelled by health and safety officials after 2 days, due to the new crew not fully knowing the lifeboat drill! The ship was in Dorset near Portland Bill, and the passengers were refunded plus £250 extra.

The Discovery left Bristol Avonmouth at 19.00 hours. Later we had lifeboat drill, which was rather haphazard.

Sun 17th March At sea. Read more