My Husband and I decided to get away from it all for a short break and also to celebrate my birthday, August 2012 we chose one of my favourite ships the Super Star Virgo.

Our last cruise on her prior to this one was in Jan 2009 and was one of the best cruises I had ever had, everything was perfect just as it had been on our two previous cruises.

This cruise I was so looking forward too, normally we would board the ship and talk freely with the other Balcony and Suite guests while sipping our wine in the foyer before heading down to the Bella Vista for a gourmet lunch, everything used to run like clock work but this time it was so different. we where put into a holding pen before boarding the ship each category in their own little holding pen, Inside in one area Balcony/Suite in another so if you happen to be traveling with teenage children or friends/family members and you are in a different class you will be separated, One chap who was in our holding pen was traveling with friends who happened to be in another, I felt a little like cattle, we where constantly asked to move every 5-10 minutes it was hot stuffy and no one offered refreshments. Read more