Drove down to Southampton, easy 3 and a bit hours from our home. Little bit of a wait to unload our cases and then into the huge hall. First time ever we have not had to queue to go to the registration desk. Then straight through to checking hand luggage and persons through with just a little queue.

Our cabin was ready for us in a relatively swift time, soon followed by our cases. Then unfortunately for the boring but essential part of the safety drill. Unpacked our cases and job done!

We had travelled on Ventura previously so knew what to expect. We had already booked the White Room and East and looked forward to the Glass House as we had sampled this on Azura the previous Christmas. Read more