The cruise was initially supposed to stop at a private island in the Bahamas, but Wilma interfered. She damaged the facilities there, and caused us to take a course much closer to shore than originally planned. They kept us out of the rough weather, which was really fine by us.

Four days at sea were enough for us to settle in to the daily rhythm of cruise ship life. Three good meals plus afternoon tea and late night buffet, lectures, library, shows, dancing, walks around the deck; with a little effort you can get used to it.

The cabin

This was our first time in a top category suite. It was twice the size of other cabins, and included the services of a butler (who looked after our creature comforts, such as keeping us supplied with drinks, fruit and the daily snack) and a concierge (who got us our shore excursion tickets, and made dinner reservations).

Days at Sea

A positioning cruise usually includes a number of days at sea, rather than in a port of call. The scenery changes slowly, but it has its moments.

The Chocolate Buffet

 

 

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