Backing up the reviews previously, I can concur that this was a dreadful "taster" cruise for anyone. The 3 hour queue in the sun to board due to "technical" difficulties (which later turned out to be caused by a lack of training for staff on new procedures); the well deserved and highly anticipated cold drink in the bar after the boarding farce was met with long queues AGAIN. Bar staff were miserable as sin too. No Expresso Martini, as no expresso machine at the bar, No Pino Colada so no Daiquiris, No Apology accompanied either.

Dinner was fine, nothing extraordinary by any means. Simple, non fussy fare. Service was good.

Morning coffee and again, long QUEUES...aaargh! Read more