We were a little concerned that the hassle finding the correct coach from our service station pickup point, would have been how the holiday would continue...how wrong were we. The usual efficient check in at Southampton, we travelled as a group of five including our five year old granddaughter. She had dairy free diet which was discussed with head waiter who took care of everything on the first evening, also check every day to ensure she was happy, actually hunting us out wherever we were on the ship.
Bay of biscay was rough, forcing me to medical room for injection, this worked very quickly after a nap and was back to myself within the day and eating normally. Weather was glorious every day, sometimes too hot. Not trouble getting sun beds, but then we were up early. We used the jacuzzi several times beside oasis pool, plus the pool itself. There were a few snooty so and so's that think they own the ship, stating kids under sixteen not allowed in the pool, she was 4 years old for god's sake causing no harm to anyone plus the pool was empty.
Barcelona we did on our own, knowing the ropes from a previous visit, really enjoyed this yet again.