We had been told by others who were experienced cruise holidaymakers that a cruise holiday should be experienced, we booked about a month before departing and got a good price.

Flight over - Thomson chartered a jet from Skywings, piloted by a Canadian with an Irish crew. Comfortable (paid for extra leg room) and a nice flight.

Upon arrival, a bit of confusion as to where to meet the Thomson reps. It was actually a helpful hire car rep who told us that they were outside. Went outside, got directed to a bus that wasn't actually open yet, so stood about for a while. On the coach, got handed small medical questionnaires to complete - but no pens as such. Read more