Balmoral Review
Cruise virgins get more than they bargained for.
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Having been left some money by my late adored mother I decided to spend some of it on a cruise ,something I hadn't done since about 1979 when I took a party of school children on the Uganda to the eastern Med. That had been amazing and I wondered if cruising was still as good as it had been then.
Well, the ship may be more modern but the atmosphere was just the same and heavily dependent for success on having a happy and efficient crew. No probs there as it would be impossible to be better looked after.Three cheers"and one cheer more" for an amazing crew.
We had booked the Southampton to Venice via almost everywhere cruise from 6th June but at the last minute were offered the previous cruise to the Fjords at an unmissable price so took that as well and so were away for 28 nights.
Cabin Review
Superior Suite
On Coral deck the double cabin for one meant plenty of room and was perfectly comfortable.Loads of space for clothes and luggage and excellent shower.
The SS on deck 9 was roomy even for two fairly big people with comfy seating area and lovely bath and shower. Eventually got fed up with our regular canapes as they seemed to come at the wrong time as we were getting ready for dinner.