Sue and Garry Mediterranean Cruise June 2025

[Suekersh]

The journey down was good and despite the forecast of storms the weather was fine.

We took it easy and had a few comfort breaks.

We stayed at our preferred hotel in Southampton - Elizabeth House and had a lovely welcome back from the owners and front of house staff. They booked a large taxi for the morning as with 5 ships in Southampton of which 3 were mega we knew taxis would be at a premium.

Garry just needed to rest after the long drive and the room was ready for us to relax which was perfect.

Saturday 7 June - after the usual delicious home cooked breakfast, The taxi arrived and instead of being a large one was medium sized at best.

The driver looked at our luggage and said no way would it fit in and he would phone for another taxi but Jamie the owner of the Hotel took over and with a lot of manoeuvring and juggling around managed to fit all of the luggage and Garrys rollator in.

The journey to the port only a couple of miles away was very busy. Southampton was heaving and every road to the port was gridlocked but our taxi driver was a pro and of course knew his way round. We arrived just a few minutes before the luggage pod opened. Lots of passengers that we recognised from previous cruises as this cruise is always popular to the Mediterranean Sunshine before the intense heat of July and August.

Boarding was very smooth and we were through security and onto the ship very swiftly.

We knew the cabins would not be ready until 2 p.m ish but needed to put some medication into the cabin fridge. Luckily our cabin steward was around and was happy to oblige.

Next stop was the Loyalty lunch in the Alexander restaurant. This was buffet style as there were so many high tier passengers on board. The wine and bubbles flowed well and our friends joined us. So many officers and crew called by the table to welcome us back on board.

We returned to the cabin and all of our luggage was there waiting to be unpacked.

When we walked in we were surprised to see a lovely bouquet of flowers , chocolates and a bottle of bubbles. Another lovely Welcome back surprise from a friend.

We got the cabin ship shape and everything stowed away, it will take a couple of days to find everything but as we have three sea days before we reach Cadiz I will have got used to it and located where I have stored everything.

Dinner was excellent. We have a table for 4 by a window with friends Denise and Brian who we met on Oriana many years ago. It is Brian’s big Birthday this cruise so plenty of celebrating to look forward to.

Our waiter Abdul introduced himself and was already aware of our dietary needs. His face was a picture as senior officers called by the table to chat. We put him at ease and told him we are friendly. We will get to know him better as the cruise proceeds but first impressions are excellent.

We left Denise & Brian as they were going to the Theatre to see Andrew Browning the George Michael tribute act. He is the Headline act for the cruise and will be on again.

We returned to the cabin and our lovely cabin steward Bayou had left us a towel display on the bed.

Two swans made into a heart shape.

It has been a tiring two days but so good to be back on board Aurora after a year of enforced absence. Normality has been resumed.

[Suekersh]

Sunday, 8 June 2025,

We woke early and refreshed after the trials of the previous two days. I always sleep better on a ship than in hotels or at home.

We went down to the main restaurant for breakfast and many other passengers had the same idea. There was a long queue behind us. We were allocated a lovely table for two by a window and whilst waiting for breakfast I was on ‘Dolphin watch’ Nothing spotted yet.

The sea was calm and Aurora was cruising close to the French coast line. The sun was trying hard to burn off the cloud and warm the wind up. Some hardy passengers were sat out on chairs and sunbeds. All the outside furniture looks new and plentiful.

The notorious Bay of Biscay was calm and serene, Aurora sailed through it without hitting any bumps or potholes.

Can anyone explain why on fixed dining with everyone allocated their table for the cruise, do passengers need to start forming a queue at 17:45 when the dining time is 18:15?

Apparently the queue was through the casino and up past masquerades. Our table companions got caught up in it. We went a different route and straight in.

I can sort of understand the queuing for freedom dining which starts even earlier to get a table for two in the restaurant.

Dinner was excellent again. Great company and food. The menu choices have improved considerably since we last cruised . Everyone on the table was happy with their choices and plates were cleared.

I went to the theatre to listen to Peter Haworth sing songs by the Hollies and Bruce Springsteen backed by the Aurora orchestra. The theatre was packed and he got a standing ovation.

Monday, 9 June 2025

Glorious sunny day but a cool breeze.

Breakfast in the main dining room was absolutely heaving. The poor waiters were really struggling to cope and when we left there was still a queue.

Still too cool for me to sit out but I kept going outside forever optimistic that the sun might warm the wind up. It didn’t and we had lunch in the main dining room.

The first of four formal nights and the Captains Welcome on board party. Our invite was for Carmens and Captain Simon welcomed everyone on board and gave some info regarding the weather in the Ports of call. All of them forecast to be hot and sunny.

The bubbles flowed well and Captain Simon visited the majority of tables for a chat.

Another great meal with friends and everyone on the table happy with the food and presentation. My Halibut was perfectly cooked just how I like it.

Our senior waiter Abdul is extremely diligent and always on the look out to see if any of his tables require anything.

After dinner our friends went to the theatre to see the Headliners performing On the Horizon. We decided against it having seen it numerous times and instead went to the booze shop to get our order in to take home.

Tomorrow we have another sea day before we reach our first port of call in Cadiz.

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - Final Sea Day to Cadiz

The forecast of sunny skies did not live up to its promise and although the sun beds were out most just had towels and bags on them without any bodies.

At noon Captain Simon made his usual midday announcement with a brief history of Cadiz, the oldest city in Europe. Aurora had sailed 890 nautical miles since leaving Southampton and the temperature in Cadiz tomorrow would be in the mid twenties.

We had lunch in the buffet which had a good selection of hot and cold food.

The weather stayed cloudy and overcast until lunch time when the sun suddenly decided to get to work on burning the cloud off. I had 20 minutes in it but the wind still had a chill with it.

After dinner the choice was to see the 2 nd performance of Peter Howarth in the theatre or the 2 nd performance of Andrew Browning as George Michael in Carmens. We opted for Carmens as a. It’s easier for Garry to get in and out of and b. I hadn’t seen his first show.

I am pleased we saw the show and some of the numbers were very good but he didn’t really sound like George Michael. This could have been down to the venue as Carmens hasn’t got great acoustics.

After the show we had a walk out onto the aft deck. Absolutely Glorious warm sunshine. We sat there soaking up the evening rays. All bodes well for the weather in Cadiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 - Cadiz

The forecast was for hot sunny weather. We decided to walk into town early before the heat got unbearable. It was very pleasant but a long walk in for Garry.

I found the pharmacy we had called at a couple of years ago and stocked up on some Clarins skin care. Garry wanted to purchase a belt but the usual leather market stall wasn’t set up.

We called into Carrefour for soft drinks then onto a café for coffee and churros.

We headed slowly back to the ship. Surprisingly many passengers were either back on board or had decided to stay on the ship. I found a sunbed on the wings of C deck and settled down for the afternoon. By this time the sun was beating down and the breeze was very gentle and welcoming.

The evening sail away was lovely and the aft deck very busy.

We didn’t want to be inside on such a lovely evening and the Headliners show didn’t appeal anyway. We sat outside for a while watching the wake.

Tomorrow we arrive in Motril - Spain

[CaroleF]

How lovely to see you both back cruising! I'm back cruising too, I did a four night cruise on Aurora back in 2023 but this is the first longer one - 16 nights - since John died in 2020. I'm on Arcadia with my sister-in-law who has been keen to see what cruising is like and since her husband is on a golf holiday this was a perfect opportunity. It's a bit of a different cruise for me as I have a mobility scooter with me, a result of arthritis but it's lovely to be back on a ship. I agree with you about the new menus. The food on Arcadia, this is our third day on board, has been superb, the first Formal night was exceptionally good. I hope you and Garry have a fantastic time back on Aurora, still my favourite ship but Arcadia is my second choice.

Carole

[Onelife]

Here’s a tip for you all…if you ever find yourself staying in Elizabeth House, Southampton, tell the owner you’re Sue’s best friend

[Ray B]

Nice to see Sue and Garry are back cruising. Will enjoy thier reports.

[LadyPCruiser]

Really pleased to see Sue and Garry back - really missed the reports x

[Suekersh]

Afternoon everyone, here is the next update from Sue and Garry.

Thursday 12 June - Motril

Auroras first call at this port and plaques will be exchanged this evening.

We had been here many years ago when we visited the Alhambra.

The city is supposedly the most expensive in Spain but we didn’t find it any different to Cadiz. We caught the shuttle into town. The tourist office were most helpful and with a map outlining the route to the bars and shops we set off.

It is a typical Spanish town with bars and cafés on every corner. Some lovely buildings and many different shops.

We found a bar for a beer and coke and in the old Spanish way tapas was brought out as well. I was in heaven as it was paella and so the fishy bits were all mine. Garry ate the bread and rice. We ordered another round and out came the tapas again, this time roast pork on baguette. We thought the price would be astronomical but were pleasantly surprised.

We headed back to the shuttle bus and I got a lounger on the aft deck in the sun .

There was a Spanish evening organised on deck as Aurora wasn’t due to leave Motril until 10 p.m.

We had decided to eat in the Glass House and were surprised how quiet it was in there.

The small tapas plates to start were a great success. I ordered the Sea bass as my main which although very small compared to how it was served the last time we were on board Aurora , it was delicious.

The others ordered the fish & chips but weren’t impressed with it. Such a shame as we used to eat here at least once a week.

The biggest disappointment was that the cheese board offerings had changed completely. No cheddar or any other hard cheeses.

We all skipped desert and went up to the Spanish party to have desert up there. It was a fabulous evening for the deck party which was in full swing with the resident group Pulse.

We found a table in the Crystal pool and had a lovely Catalonian brûlée for desert.

Tomorrow is a relaxing Sea Day as Aurora cruises along the coast of Southern Spain to Tarragona.

Friday 13 June - Sea Day to Tarragona - Spain

The day started warm but overcast. Once the sun loungers had been laid out I set up on the aft of C deck waiting for the Sun to get hot enough to burn off the cloud.

The decks gradually filled up.

Within an hour the sun was very hot just the way I like it and that is where I spent my day with a very short break for lunch.

Dinner was excellent and our waiters Abdul and Fion look after us very diligently. Nothing is too much trouble for them.

We didn’t go to any of the entertainment as it was such a lovely evening we spent it on the aft deck just watching the sea go by.

Tomorrow we arrive in Tarragona, it is nine years since we last called here.

Saturday. 14 June 2025 Tarragona - Spain

We called at this port on Oriana in 2016 and remembered the Ramblas and the ancient auditorium being a very short walk from where the shuttle dropped off.

How things change over the years. The port was new and very industrialised with stacks of coal on the road side nothing like how it was nine years ago.

We got off the shuttle and nothing rang any bells at all as we were in a completely different area from where we were taken to previously.

We took a map and started following other passengers up the Ramblas and couldn’t recognise anything. It was a steep climb but we continued as we wanted to get our bearings. We stopped for a drink and looked at the map and realised we were still only 2/3 rds of the way up. We made the decision that Garry stayed on a bench and I continued up to take photos. It was so frustrating that last time it had been so easy.

I got to the top and found the ancient auditorium and realised that where we had been dropped off in 2016 was totally different.

The beach looked lovely but the trek up there would have put a lot of people off. Note for next time take a taxi from the port or from the drop off area as the walk is not for the faint hearted or anyone with mobility issues.

I walked back to where I had left Garry and from there we found a Carrefour to stock up on cabin supplies, then a bar to relax with a Tinto Verano for me and a coke for Garry before setting off trekking again this time down hill to the shuttle bus stop.

We had a very light lunch in the buffet as we had booked Sindhu for our evening meal.

There was a sailaway party on deck which is now a rare occasion due to the ports not allowing the noise pollution. We were so far out of town that it was allowed.

Our evening meal in Sindhu was excellent as usual and a nice bottle of Silk & Spice red wine complemented the spicy food. As Garry doesn’t drink alcohol now there was 3/4 of a bottle left which I took back to the cabin. This wine isn’t served by the glass.

I just hope it’s as palatable when I take it down to dinner tomorrow. It was always unheard of for us to save any wine until the following night.

The long walk had taken its toll on Garry and we returned to our cabin

Tomorrow is a Sea Day and our Ligurian luncheon,

[Suekersh]

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Sea day to Santa Marguerita

I did venture onto the outside deck for a a couple of hours before it was time to reluctantly leave my sun bed in the sun to return to the cabin to get ready for our Ligurian Lunch.

I started with a glass of bubbles then the white wine which was very palatable. As It was also our 2 nd formal night of the cruise I took it very easy as I didn’t want to spoil our evening meal. I am getting more sensible as the years go on as in the past I often didn’t make dinner after these occasions.

The food was excellent and although I missed the Sea bass that used to be on the menu for this occasion I enjoyed the Salmon and as the Sea Bass is on the menu tonight I still have that to look forward to.

I didn’t go back out on deck as I had planned as even though I drank cautiously lunch time wine makes me drowsy.

As usual Captain Simon visited every table for a short chat during lunch.

It was our 2 nd formal night and The evening meal was fabulous but for some reason the chefs are trying to fatten me up. ( I really don’t need any help in that department) The sea bass was huge at least twice the size as the Glass House one. When desert came the waiter told me that the chef had insisted I try every variety on offer.

Tomorrow we are in Santa Marguerite but it is a tender port.

[Jan Rosser]

Sue has posted lots of photos of the cruise on Facebook if anyone has access to it - they are both looking well and happy to be on board.

[jacksparrow]

Nice to read and gives me more confidence about cruising again

[Ray B]

It certainly does Jack, Sue and Garry have done enough cruises to be critical, but there are lots of positives in the report which is pleasing to read. I hope Garry is enjoying himself despite his difficulties. So, onto the next port of call.

[Suekersh]

Morning everyone, here is an update from Sue and Garry.

Monday 16 June 2025 - Santa Marguerite

The most beautiful calm sunny day, perfect for tendering into this picturesque town.

I almost regret my decision to stay on board but my sun lounger has perfect views in the sun without any hassle of the tenders.

Garry decided to do the laundry whilst it was quiet. We both hate dirty clothes left in the cabin and as the laundry is only a few doors away he is happy to do it.

It turned out to be a wise decision to stay on board as the tendering operation was getting further and further behind with hours of hanging around waiting to be called. So many passengers giving up and deciding to stay on board.

The weather was perfect, hot sun and a light breeze, clear skies and the sea like a millpond.

We had a light lunch on board in the buffet then I resumed my place in the sun whilst Garry went for a rest. I was well and truly cooked by the time I decided enough and went for a shower and to prepare for dinner.

Before dinner I went back onto the aft deck to watch Aurora depart.

Another excellent dinner as I had ordered the signature dish of grilled seafood. It was delicious and a glass of dry white wine.

These signature dishes are a fairly new addition to the evening menus. These signature dishes do cost extra but there is no need to order all courses and the courses are priced separately.

The choices on the main menu are extensive and this is the first time I decided to opt for the signature menu. Mainly because it was my favourite food of mixed grilled seafood including Lobster and prawns.

It was another lovely evening and we sat on the aft deck just watching the wake.

[Suekersh]

Civitaveccia - Rome

We had no intention of doing the long trip to Rome having visited there numerous times we had seen what we had wanted to see. Instead we booked a trip to see a different area Tarquina .

However plans changed as Garry wasn’t feeling up to a trip out. It was the not being in control of when we leave or return. Lesson learned and we won’t book any further tours. We can always get a taxi at the port if there is anything we want to see.

We donated our tour tickets to our friends on board.

We did get off the ship and caught the shuttle for a short mooch around Civitaveccia.

It was a nightmare as so many ships in port. Just getting on the shuttle took over half an hour and the port wouldn’t allow P & O to book etc shuttles so they were in short supply. We arrived at the bus station and wondered why we had bothered to get off ship. I picked up some bits and pieces that I needed then we found a bar. Everywhere was dusty, noisy, hot and sticky. Sone of the Italian drivers are so impatient and have no manners or thought for anyone. Zebra crossings were ignored and cars zig zagged round pedestrians.

The bar was lovely and I had a beer which improved my mood and Garry a coke. Then we spotted the gelato. OMG it made the hassle and rudeness all worth while. The young waitress was so lovely and was learning to speak English. She was far better at it than my few words of Italian that kept coming out as Spanish but we got there in the end.

Getting the shuttle back was far easier than getting it there.

Once back on board I set up on the aft deck and got a message from our friends Denise & Brian who we had donated our tour tickets to. I was so pleased we didn’t go as she said even she who is as fit as a fiddle and walks miles struggled to get on and off the trolley train, and to see the sights you needed to get off. That wasn’t how it was described in the blurb on line to us at all. We only booked it because it was classed as easy going, low activity. We certainly dodged a swerve ball there.

A lovely dinner again with my favourite Sea Bass and prawns. Denise & Brian treated me to a bottle of my favourite wine, a lovely unexpected surprise.

Tomorrow we are in Sorrento but another tender port so may well stay on board.

[Happydays]

Lovely to read your reports again they have been missed. Hope you both enjoy the rest of the cruise

[Suekersh]

Here is the latest cruise report from Sue and Garry.

Sorrento - Italy

A port we had been looking forward to as although it was a tender port we had been here on a couple of occasions and we knew that once we had got into town by the shuttle buses the pavements were wide and easy with lots of options of bars and restaurants.

Our hopes were dashed as soon as we read the Horizon newspaper. The shuttle buses that meet the tenders at the port were not allowing mobility aids in the shuttle buses. Another option would have been to get a taxi.

As it turned out the weather was dreadful, the tenders were delayed because of the wind and non stop rain, thunder and lightening. Our friend’s tours to Herculaneum was cancelled completed and other tours delayed. The queues to disembark were long as the tender operation had to stop at regular intervals until the wind speed dropped to a safe level.

I spent the morning on the aft deck undercover watching for any break in the continuous downpour.

We had lunch with Brian & Denise. Brian turned 80 today and was proudly (under strict instructions from Denise ) wearing his Birthday badge. They were supposed to be on tour to Herculaneum and whilst sat in the theatre the badge was noticed and everyone sang Happy Birthday to him. Then the tour was disappointingly cancelled.

After lunch there was a respite and the sun finally tried and managed to break through for short periods of time.

The dolphins came out to play in the bay, then the rain started again. I gave up and returned to the cabin.

To celebrate Brian’s Birthday we ate in the Beach House outside with views as Aurora cruised in perfect weather towards Olbia Sardinia. This will be a very rare new port of call for us and many others. Normally the port in Sardinia is Cagliari which we have visited far too often.

The food in the Beach House was outstanding as usual. I was as predictable as ever and ordered the Seafood Hanging Kebab.

The birthday cake that the chef had made was stunning. It just looked too good to eat but of course we did eat it.

We are in there again tomorrow evening.

[Suekersh]

Thursday, 19 Jun 2025 - Olbia - Sardinia

The sail into Olbia was slow and we were on deck watching as we passed hundreds of mussel beds with families with young children tending to them.

Not quite sure how to describe this port. Very very busy in fact manic. So many large cruise ships with passengers joining and leaving.

We had to queue for a shuttle bus that took us 3 minutes drive to the huge terminal building that would have been less than a two minute walk. Health & Safety but also a creative way to give the locals a job. The terminal was huge and very busy. Lots of staff stood around in high visibility jackets looking like bees buzzing around but not actually doing anything much. The noise of the Italians shouting over each other was very loud.

We finally got through the terminal and followed others heading to town. After a few minutes of walking along an uneven busy road with huge juggernauts speeding past, and realising that it was a 25 minute walk we turned round and headed back towards the terminal.

There was a Ho ho bus but it left as we arrived. There was another bus going to the beach and I spoke to a person in a high vis jacket and asked if it dropped off in town. It didn’t but she was the most helpful person I had spoken to and told me that a bus going into town would arrive in 2 minutes. It would cost 5 Euro for the return journey and runs all day at regular intervals.

Finally some sensible useful information. All three buses looked the same all said Hop on hop off or - Beach Bus. The only difference was a small sign in the window ‘TOWN’

The bus was a double decker, and was filled with passengers many having to stand for the 10 minute journey. No health & safety here.

The return ticket was 5 euros each and the ticket had to be shown for the return journey.

The town was well set out and fairly easy to navigate. It was very hot and every bar and café that was open with shaded outside space was doing a good early business.

I tried a local beer with a lemony taste it was unusual and very refreshing.

After a couple of hours wandering around we headed back towards where the bus had dropped us off but as we passed a café selling gelato it would have been rude if we hadn’t stopped to sample it. I am not a fan of the busy disorganised Italian ports of call but the fabulous gelato makes it all worth while.

We returned on the bus and it was as busy again going back to the port terminal.

What we found at the terminal would put 1 st time cruisers off for life. Absolute pandemonium. Not enough staff to cope with the hundreds of passengers with suitcases boarding the monster ships, queues everywhere. Suddenly more staff appeared whether they had been on a break or were just clocking on but they just got ‘stuck in’. They took us out of the queue to the front of a different queue because of Garrys rollator and we were through very quickly. We had to board the shuttle bus that took us the very short distance back to Aurora.

So many disgruntled passengers who were not happy about the lack of information given about this new port of call. The port lectures that were always well attended are no longer given on Aurora or haven’t been for this cruise.

We had been invited to dine at The Beach House and had another great meal with our friends and officers.

This cruise has gone far too quickly and we now have two relaxing sea days before we reach our final port of call - Lisbon. Captain Simon assured us that the seas would be calm and the sun would be shining. So far so good. Weather wise other than Sorrento we have had wonderful weather. We pass Gibraltar at Midday on Saturday.

[cruisin_duo]

So pleased to see Sue posting about hers and Garry's cruise. Really enjoying reading this.

[Suekersh]

Here is the latest update from Sue and Garry.

Sunday 22 June 2025 - Lisbon

After another two hot sunny sea days spent on the Aft deck doing nothing much we arrived in Lisbon.

This port appears to have been a building site for at least two years and probably longer and doesn’t seem to move on.

The shuttle buses no longer operate from the ship to Black Horse square and it is quite a walk just to get through the terminal building.

Once through we were inundated by hundreds of tuk tuk drivers all shouting over each other to get your business. I was tempted just to turn round and go back on the ship, but Garry was more determined and we finally found a young driver who was both helpful and without shouting or ‘over selling’ he told us clearly what he could offer. It was important to Garry that once the tour finished that he brought us back to the port which he agreed to do. It cost 70 euros for an hour and we saw many parts of Lisbon that we hadn’t seen before. He knew where the best Pastel de Natas were sold and before returning to the ship he took us to the Time Out market where they are freshly baked.

Back at the port he air dropped the photos he had taken to my phone and we said our farewells. It must be so hard to make a living as there was so much competition and it is just pot luck who gets the business.

It was long trek again to back on ship. We missed the lift totally and only realised there was one once we had reached the check in area. We walked through the duty free shop and onto the ship.

Garry was completely shattered and after a brief lunch spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing.

There are two sailaway parties tonight from the aft deck. The first starts at 17:30 on deck 9 and costs £25 per person for cocktails and canapés. We have attended these events in the past but because Garry no longer drinks alcohol it isn’t worth it. The second sailaway is on deck 8 aft and is a party sailaway which starts at 18:00 and continues until Aurora has passed under the bridge.

This is our final port of call and we now have two sea days back to Southampton.

[Suekersh]

Here is the latest cruise report from Sue and Garry.

Monday 23 rd June 2025 - 2 sea days back to Southampton.

Another lovely day though windier on deck than we have been experiencing. I almost got blown away on the wings of C deck so moved further along which was perfect. Other passengers arrived and couldn’t believe their luck that the wing hadn’t been taken, but soon realised why.

I started a bit of sorting out ready to pack up the cabin tomorrow.

At the noon announcement Captain Simon announced that it was ‘Seafarers Day ‘ and the crew had been treated to a special event to mark the occasion.

We started going through the notorious Bay of Biscay during the afternoon and didn’t feel a thing. The sea is so calm almost like glass.

It was the final Formal night and the Peninsular Party. The drinks were plentiful but with my sensible head on I only had one glass of bubbles as I didn’t want to feel unwell whilst packing tomorrow.

Dinner was excellent again with great company. The Steak Diane was very popular and was cooked perfectly.

We have been so lucky in the weather this cruise. It has been hot and sunny from day 1 other than in Sorrento.

We haven’t been going into the theatre due to the coughing etc and trying to protect us both from the bugs. The evenings after dinner it has been warm enough to sit outside with a drink just watching the sea.

[Ray B]

First time I have heard of sail away party where you have to pay. Is this something new? It's two years since we were last on Aurora.

[Stephen]

Sound like you had a better Peninsular party than we did Sue.

After the last one on a previous cruise we weren't going to bother but did and wished we hadn't. The drinks were yet again awful, i wouldn't put them down the drain. Although there were several officer about not one mingled with the passengers. And it was all over in a about 20 minutes. Absolute rubbish

[Ray B]

Sound like you had a better Peninsular party than we did Sue.

But did it cost 25 rubs?

[LadyPCruiser]

Thank you Sue for your excellent cruise reports - glad you are cruising again - when is the next one!!

[CaroleF]

Thank you very much Sue for all your postings. I believe I read that your next cruise is in October so look forward to hearing all about it then.

Carole