Embarkation:

Relatively easy, we were staying very close by in the Hilton Matina for a couple of nights pre cruise so just a very short taxi ride away. There were 7 cruises departing on the same day so there was a great dal of traffic during the 12-2 rush hour, but that was ok. The problem we had was that the photograph machines were broken at check in causing a substantial delay, and it took about 30 mins standing in a stationery queue before any info reached us as to why. Oh well, nearly in board so not a massive issue....

Once on board the cases were delivered to the cabin within 30 mins which gave plenty of time to unpack before the muster (and the obligatory trip to the buffet!). Read more