We sailed from southampton on May 31st after arriving on the coach transfer from Heathrow. The coach trip down was very pleasant and boarding was quick and uncomplicated. Our cabin was not ready when we got on board so we had a quick lunch and made our way to the pool. We had 2 young children with us and they enjoyed splashing in the pool in their underwear while we waited for our bags with swimwear to be delivered to our cabin. Luckily this was the first bag delivered.

We had a table for 4 in romeo and juliet on deck 3 and we lasted 2 nights in the dining room. Our complaint here was, understandably they set the table with a full set of cutlery but the opportunity to play with 3 knifes and forks was too much to resist and they all ended up on the floor, the kids menu was not pointed out to us and it was limited and when it did arrive the plates were too hot for an adult to handle and yet it was placed in front of a 2 year old!! We ate in the windjammer every other night and it was much more relaxed with kids and the staff were so much more friendlier there.

Our cabin was an inside one with 2 bunk beds that were pulled down from the ceiling. I had requested a cot but it never arrived and I don't know where they would have put it anyway. The cabin was a bit of a squeeze with 4 of us but we managed. Beds are really comfy, but the bunks weren't so and the blanket on the bunk was really light not a proper duvet. Showers were lovely and plenty of towels which were constantly changed. Our stateroom attendant was very nice and helpful. Read more