I chose this cruise because the itinerary and timing suited my needs. I had a dozen sea cruises and 3 river cruises under my belt, but had never used P&O before. I believed, though, that they had a good reputation.

Other reviewers have mentioned the truncated visit to Amsterdam and missed visit to Zeebrugge. Disappointing as these were, I do not complain about them - I think one must accept that at sea one is always at the mercy of the weather.

There is, however, a great deal else to complain about: wild horses wouldn't get me on another P&O ship. In chronological order - Read more