We went with Thomas Cook Flexible tours and our cruise specialist was only too happy to help with all the daft questions I had because it was our first cruise and wanted to be prepared and having read some on the reviews on here you wonder who is right as the reviews vary so much.
As we booked just a couple of weeks before going we got an excellent price for a junior suite with a balcony for myself, my wife and son who was 16 whilst we were there.
We flew from Manchester and after a short delay on the shuttle bus got down to the port. If I did it again I would get a taxi for the difference it costs we did that coming back and it was much easier.
Cabin 8534 Deck 8 Excellent location right in the middle no movement for people effected by the sea
Room - Twin/double bed, double sofa bed which your attendant puts out each night and away each morning. Flat screen TV, several English channels including info about the cruise such as tours of the kitchen which are spotless and last nights Palladium entertainment. Two Movie channels showing new videos and TCM and news etc. Fridge, hairdryer, tissues toiletries, bath with shower over. Large Wardrobe and plenty of drawers and a free electronic safe. Vanity unit, coffee table two chairs and table and chairs on balcony.Plenty of mirrors which make it seem big.