This is like a Butlins Holiday camp in the 60s. Two narrow bunks and two metal contraptions presumably for kids which pull out from the wall.

Costly organised trips- better to make own arrangements

Kirkwall

Kristiansand

Reykjavik

Spitsbergen (Svalbard)

Akureyri

Although the embarkation was to be from Tilbury, due to a previous fire on board the ship was docked at Dover so all of us had to take uncomfortable coaches there!

London (Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Tilbury)

From the reactions I canvassed from many guests, most thought well of the cruise and enjoyed much of the itinerary; although quite a few criticized the cost of many of the shore excursions which were all extras to the original cost (for example £90 for a guided 2 mile walk on one of the islands, easily accessible on your own from the ship, and therefore unguided and potentially cost free).But, I’m sorry to say, as I have travelled in the past with Olsen and have a soft spot for Fred Senior’s determination to continue with his pet loss-leader, this is not one for me, not again (even with 5% plus 4% plus 5% special offers off.

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