Pre cruise- flew to Barcelona via Easyjet from Liverpool the day before embarkation - had a good day in Barcelona despite being moved hotels on arrival- stayed at the H10 Marina - nice hotel not far from underground and buses - easy to get to the centre - on day of embarkation took a 10 mins taxi ride to the port - cost 21 euro

Embarkation - checked in on line so checking in was smooth and we were on the boat by 12.45 - by the time we had been to the windjammer for lunch our luggage had been delivered - had inside cabin for the first time ( 3rd time we have cruised with RCI) perfectly adequate although I didnt like waking not knowing what the weather was like - our stateroom attendant Dennis introduced himself and kept the cabin immaculate (a sign of the times - no chocolate on the pillow at night and there is no midnight buffet)

Food - ate in the Windjammer for breakfast and lunch - always plenty of choice -loved the omelette maker - food always warm and the service was good Read more