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First cruise through the Bay of Biscay

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2-5 Cruises • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Dec 2015
Cabin: Balcony Stateroom with Bath/Shower

Embarked easily and on time.Found our lovely balcony cabin and our great steward Rex greeted us.Lovely comfortable beds,Plenty of wardrobe space and full bathroom with small bath which was a first for us and something I enjoy.

Went exploring and had a good lunch in the Horizon Buffet restaurant and later a tea and scones etc.We were glad to have eaten earlier as later as she entered the channel a and then the Bay of Biscay in a storm (the one that devastated Cumbria)We took some seasickness pills and went to bed .No one we made it to dinner that first night but we were not sick and the weather improved the further south we traveled.

Ate in the Alexandria restaurant and had stable for 6 allocated with charming companions .Our servers Alberto and Mani were professional ,friendly and fun.Thanks for your kindness ,but some meals were not as good as expected, soups not hot enough and some meat either over or undercooked. Wine and drinks are reasonable prices and as it was a late holiday we enjoyed a few.

Cabin Review

Balcony Stateroom with Bath/Shower

Cabin IA

Quite roomy twin beds very comfortable, good hanging space etc,lighting good .Bathroom OK with small bath which we like.Small balcony a bit of a squeeze. No dressing gowns or welcome drink which was expected as we are repeat clients.

Port Reviews

Barcelona

Loved this city,easy walking visited the indoor market and had the best Tapas with huge gambas .Went to gaudi cathedral which is beautiful and a must see.

Corsica (Ajaccio)

Lovely weather here and this is the Capital of Corsica so more of a business centre than a tourist destination ,everyone dressed very chicly in Black so we tourists in our holiday gear were obvious but the sun was shining so who cared.

Rome (Civitavecchia)

We took the train as we have done in the past,quick cheap,12 Euros RETURN.stops at St Peter's in Vatican city which was dressed for Christmas with huge tree and Nativity scene,beautiful. Walked to Piazza Naverone for coffee break and on to Trevis Fountain now fully cleaned and free of scaffolding Lunched in a pavement cafe before heading back on train in full sunshine all day.

Naples

Gritty port ,walked around old town,a bit scruffy but where real people live,markets are lively .Passing a church we heard classical music,entered and listened to a local orchestra playing Rossini. Doing your own thing often will give the unexpected treat.

Southampton

Only boarded here

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