We chose this cruise to revisit Venice but arrangement for getting ashore was a nightmare. We are 86 and 84 and the majority of passengers were of a similar age. Shuttle buses were not provided so we were faced with a 1000m walk to a ferry and once ashore a similar distance to St. Marks Square over 4 bridges. You can imagine the queues at reception complaining, particularly as the ship moored next to us provided shuttle buses.

Regarding the ship itself we found the entertainment left a lot to be desired with the exception of the Headliners theatre group and Jon Martin, But why did everything have to be so loud? singers in a constant battle with the band and conversation in piano bars nigh on impossible.

We found the staff throughout the ship to be both friendly and efficient and our cabin steward in particular was outstanding. Read more