Checking in was a slow, hot, bothersome procedure. The staff were lovely, but Southampton needs a new terminal!
The state cupboards were simply furnished, but looking a little tired. Strangely the wardrobes and the "afterthought" under the bed storage was ill conceived. Usually so well sorted in these mobile hotel skyscraper....
Life on board. I think that the average age on board was in their early sixties but the entertainment throughout was pitiful. Certainly nothing to interest us (43 and47respectively.) deck quoets, bingo, and oldish films.
Balcony 6196 is a standard size. Good positioning for food ( at the back of the ship) rooms was a little tired (faded seating and ripped bed linen) oh and I think that the room steward felt toiletries was a luxury too far.Oh and it's miles from the theatre and the laundrette! So all in all great state cupboard