From the moment we drove into Ocean Terminal at Southampton everything was great. C and PS parking service was speedy and stress-free, followed by an efficient and pleasant check-in and embarkation.
The seas were calm throughout the voyage, and the crew were superb. The weather ashore was really good too - not too hot, not too cold. There was a very short shower of rain during the time in Bergen, but as we were indoors at the time we missed it!
The sparkling destinations for us just have to be Gerainger (what a jewel of a place) and the Bryggen area (but behind the frontage) of Bergen. Just to see the sunshine glinting off the myriad of waterfalls, rivers and lakes is something we just won't get tired of. Finding the wildflowers in profusion at this time of year (previously been to the Fjords later in the year) was a big bonus, and this gave great photo opportunities.
The stateroom was a Penthouse suite, midships. Easy to find, ample storage room, good bathroom, good balcony. Two televisions and dvd-player as per normal, and of course a well-stocked bar.The luggage was delivered extremely quickly (best yet) on embarkation day; and throughout our cruise our butler was absolutely wonderful (but we knew her from previous voyages). Being midships and Deck 6 the stateroom was in a quiet location, and the close proximity to lifts and stairway was a bonus and there was no noise at all.