Aurora Review

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Disappointing, friends had raved about P&O, but did not meet our expectations!

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GroveBen
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: May 2018
Cabin: Balcony Stateroom with Bath/Shower
Gluten free pud - after much discussion and initial feedback, some good foo
The Atrium
In the Crowsnest - good live music most of the time

We chose this cruise because of it's itinerary and we thought we would try a no fly cruise, never again! Too slow and frustrating. There was apparently damage to the prop shaft thrust bearing so we had to lose a day to Cannes, with a stop over in Barcelona whilst a team repaired the said part, it meant an extra sea day with no additional activities laid on to make up for this.

I found the staff on the whole to be very good, our room attendant Jesroy was courteous and meticulous. However some of the dining staff need to learn not be be condescending, I even felt the dining room manager during afternoon tea sneer at me as I asked for gluten free and onion free because of allergy and intolerance to these food stuffs - you would have thought I asked for the earth - I felt like I was an inconvenience.

The general age of the clientele appeared to be of the older population which made the music choices and entertainment be for their tastes, whilst it was good, it did not reflect my need - so perhaps this is not the liner for me - I need one that appeals to younger people. The line is obviously well suited to disabled and those with additional needs as I noticed very good care and help of those who could not carry out their daily activities without help.

Cabin Review

Balcony Stateroom with Bath/Shower

Cabin IB

Smaller than on Royal Caribbean or Holland America - very clean - functional

Port Reviews

Alicante

Shuttle only took a few minutes and was free into the entrance to the town. It was a Sunday, but we found a street market, plenty of places for Tapas and saw a Flamenco parade into Church. Plenty to do and see.

Almeria

Best tour of the holiday - Flamenco - I have studied national dance and was very impressed by the Flamenco being authentic and not just tourist fodder. Set in a cave, we were given a small bottle of dry white wine with some tapas which I could not eat (as it was all bread based) and not offered any alternative.

Guide was informative and we loved this excursion and would recommend it - 1st part does involve a little walking and going down some steps into an old water tank which is now a Flamenco venue

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