We chose this cruise to Norway as it fitted in with our leave dates, and was a destination that we had not been to before. We have been on 3 previous cruises (all with different carriers), so also wanted to see how P&O compared to the others.
We liked the P&O website, as it was clear, and also allowed us the opportunity to view -and pre-book- the various shore excursions, as well as some of the spa services (although we found out on board that there was a wider range - and like other carriers, they dont give information about the Formal nights -which causes inconvenience on board ship).
Aradia is a medium / large ship - designed for just over 2000 passengers- and its an 'Adults only' ship. It has 1 x (all meal) Buffet restaurant, 1 x Breakfast/Evening meal Restaurant - on 2 levels- one for the 2 set Dining times, and the other 'Freedom' Dining, A couple more serving area for snacks by the pools, and the 2 'Premium; - ie pay extra Restaurants: Marco Pierre Whites' Ocean Grill' and Atul Kochhar's Sindhu restaurant. edit - and a little cafewith cakes/pastries
5 minute walk to the town from the Port; There happened to be a Hanseatic Festival ongoing at the time, so the town was busy and vibrant.
Lots to see and do.
Again, ship docks in the town so you can walk around the town itself. We only had 6 hours at Stavanger- which is a real shame, as we ended up sailing past Dover at 9pm the following night for a morning departure at Southampton - so couldve had more time there.
Recommend visiting the old wooden houses, and Canning Museum
We took the Hop On Hop Off bus - as it took us to the extremes of the town and enabled us to visit the Sunnmore Museum (recreation of traditional, old houses) and the Aquarium. Able to spend a couple of hours at each, without the 'rush; of a guided tour.
Alesund was a bit dull, and we were docked overnight
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