Aurora Review
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The Aurora is medium size so lacks the comprehensive facilities of ships such as the Independence of However its size allows access to ports with shallower waters hence the visit to Olden (Norway).
The food was top restaurant grade in the Medina restaurant formal dining yet mediocre in the Orangery which is buffet-style eating. Yet drinks seem very expensive especially given the tax-free nature of being at sea - a double whisky for £5 etc. Excursions too were expensive - White Water Rafting £80 per person for a few hours trip... definitely more expensive than Royal Caribbean.
Example. April 2011 - 3 adults 1 child 11 night cruise - spending £420
Cabin Review
Getting quite dated and worn. Stuffy too as ventilation doesnt seem adequate. Woken up by announcements in the corridor. Nice freebies - biscuits and chocolates at night.
No facility for checking onboard spending if budgeting - unlike the Independence of the Seas where the cabin TV system has a channel showing onboard spending.