We flew from the UK 2 days prior to sailing and stayed at the Melia Palas Atennae Hotel, on the harbour front... lovely.

On sail day, we had a leisurely breakfast, saw the ship docked on the quayside - a fair distance from us. We swam in the hotel pool, then showered and got a taxi to the Port to embark on Grandeur OTS.

As a surprise for our daughter and family, our son had booked a single cabin to join us on the cruise, he travelled independently and checked in an hour before we did... a very smooth transition, plenty of staff at the Port of Palma, queueing was very efficient and we were on the ship in next to no time. Read more