We decided on this cruise as it meant we had no flights to pay out for because we live in Spain, plus it was a well earned short break after the melee of Christmas!

After reading lots of reviews on this ship and the itinerary I was not convinced that it would reach my hopes and desires but went with an open mind.

Firstly I have to say that embarkation was a breeze. Remember you do not have to get a cab to the Port, there is a blue port shuttle bus which goes from the bottom of Las Ramblas by Christopher Columbus monument every 10 minutes or so. Costs a couple of euros each. It takes you right to your ship. Read more