Embarkation because of cabin number was fast and easy, there were three adults in cabin, which was roomy and comfortable. Things started going downhill fast. Sailing was delayed till next morning, plenty of rumours why bad weather was main reason. Two ports of call cancelled (La Corunna and worst of all Gibraltar) ship docked in Lisbon instead. The Canary Islands were fabulous as always, Madeira was excellent but had to go ashore by tender, the standard of seamanship was appalling, farcical really and not fit to crew passenger liners. Our cabin steward (Denis) was fabulous, but rest of crew were sulky, unsmiling, rude and completely unprofessional.

Don't bother with drinks package unless you are an alcoholic lol. We think the wine waitress in the restaurant thought she was paying for it herself and was really mean with the servings. The bar ran out of Bailleys, gin and lemonade so quite a lot of cocktails could not be made.

Food left a lot to be desired and only Luke warm. How can anybody make jelly with absolutely NO flavour (Marco Polo chefs). Read more