Background information

We were hooked on cruising a couple of years ago, as a result of a very enjoyable week on the Thomson Spirit and have since cruised with Thomson again, Transocean and Fred Olsen's Braemar. On each of our cruises we have enjoyed ourselves immensely.

The criteria we use for choosing a cruise were modified for this occasion. To our usual requirements, i.e. 1. No more than 1,000 or so passengers. 2. Under £100 each per night. 3 No unexpected service charges added to drinks etc. we added at Mrs B's request 3. Not the Med in mid August. and 4. Could we avoid flying? Read more