My wife and I consider ourselves seasoned cruisers (4 cruises this year alone). We flew from Newark New Jersey to London Heathrow on Continental Airlines, on their morning flight, getting us in at 9:30pm London time. This allowed us to get our first night in a bed rather than an airline seat, even though Continental upgraded us to first class. We awoke rested and ready for the cruise. We had a room at the Hilton Hotel Heathrow Airport, which is located at terminal 4, for easy access. The room came with breakfast. The car service, Silver Fleet, which we got on line, picked us up at 10:30am the next day, on time and we were at the cruise terminal in Southampton, UK by 12:30pm. We were on the ship within fifteen minutes of arriving at the terminal. Very easy, painless and the staff couldn't be more helpful.

Cabin: We decided to take a veranda room at the very back of the ship. I love sitting outside, watching the wake of the ship and or the full panoramic view when we leave. We usually book a mini-suite. The room was on the small side for us. Mainly, my wife. I loved it. It was quiet and until this coming January, being a cigar smoker, sat outside with a drink and watched the world go by.

The room was spotless and the attendant was terrific. Beds were a little on the narrow side, but with this cruise your not in the cabin that much. Read more