Sue and Garry Aurora Christmas and New Year cruise

[Suekersh]

Morning all.

Merry Christmas to everyone.
I have a cruise report from Sue and Garry for you.

Aurora Christmas and New Year cruise

Thursday 18 December.

The long drive down to Southampton started well, although still dark when we set off the weather was fine and no sign of any ice. It was busy as we expected but no hold ups.

We reached Birmingham and then it deteriorated and the further South we travelled the heavier the rain. The A34 was more like a river than a road.

Our room was ready when we arrived at the Elizabeth House hotel. After booking our taxi for the morning and booking a dinner and breakfast slot we spent the rest of the afternoon resting. It was still persisting down.

Friday 19th - boarding day - The taxi arrived early and we were at the port just before 11 a.m. the luggage pod opened at 11 am and soon after that we were checked in and seated waiting to board. Something different about the Mayflower terminal. Every check in desk was open, the organisation had improved dramatically and we were only seated for a few minutes before we were called to go through security and then board Aurora. We had never been on board as swiftly.

We went straight to the cabin to put some medication in the fridge. The cabin was ready and no sign of the steward so they must have had an early start this morning.

Russell Robson Captain is the Captain.

Aurora looks fabulous all trimmed up for Christmas and a fabulous gingerbread village with a train whizzing round.

Next stop was the restaurant and our friends were already there at our favourite table which is where we will be eating this cruise. It was a hot lunch instead of the usual buffet menu and the wines and champagne continued to flow until the announcement that the cabins were ready.

Our luggage was waiting outside the cabin and we were soon unpacked and relaxing.

Saturday 20 th December, The sea was being kind with hardly any motion. Lots of passengers walking the decks and a few braving the outside pool and jacuzzi. I will pass on that.

As soon as the Duty free opened we went to place our order. They have a very limited stock so worth sorting early in the cruise.

Next stop was the indoor pool area where ‘Aurora unwrapped’ was being held. Every different department had a stall or an event going on.

I sampled the mulled wine which was delicious, different Christmas cakes, and gingerbread biscuits, stollen etc all delicious, then I spotted the Champagne bottles being sold at a knock down price just for today. It would have been rude not to make a purchase.

The day passed quickly meeting old friends and crew. Plenty going on around the ship. We had lunch in the main dining room where we met more of the crew we had got to know over the years.

It was the first formal night of the cruise and the pre dinner Welcome on board reception in Carmens. The fizz was flowing along with wine or soft drinks and Captain Robson welcomed everyone on board.

The Formal dinner was excellent and we were well looked after by our waiters Roger and Agnelo.

Sunday 21 st December - Auroras first port of call today Copenhagen, but we don’t arrive until later this afternoon for an overnight stay. We also have our Ligurian lunch today.

Once the night sky lifted it was another calm day, cool on deck but no sign of precipitation which bodes well for our afternoon plans to visit Tivoli gardens.

The headliners are performing ‘Unbelievable’ an afternoon show in the Curzon theatre as tonight The Flyrights are performing in the Curzon.

Every day other than yesterday and the final day to Southampton, we have overnight stays in each port.

Copenhagen, is the Capital of Denmark and a quite a few years since we last called here.

[Cheshire Cruiser]

I always enjoy reading your reports Sue.

The singer Jenny Williams was on Aurora when we were on in June. She was outstanding and in our opinion the best female singer we have ever seen on a cruise ship. I understand she is on Aurora now (and did the previous short break cruise too) and will fly home from Copenhagen tomorrow 22nd so I assume her show(s) must be tonight. I would thoroughly recommend getting to it if you are able, she sings a wide range of genres (and apologies if I have mis-interpreted her schedule).

Speaking to her on board we found she actually lives less than two miles from us and have met up with her and her family a couple of times since June and they are coming to visit us just before New Year and before she jets off to New York on 2nd January to join Queen Mary 2 for the homeward transatlantic crossing.

Enjoy the cruise, and Happy Christmas to everyone.

[barney]

So glad to see Sue and Garry back cruising

[CaroleF]

How lovely to have a Christmas and New Year report from Sue and Garry. I've only managed a 10 day early December cruise, also on Aurora, so far. Not sure I'd want to be away from family over Christmas but I'll enjoy reading about Sue and Garry's Christmas.

[Happydays]

Lovely to get Sue and Garry's report. Hope you have a wonderful cruise shall be something nice to read and "travel with you"

[Suekersh]

Sunday 21 December - COPENHAGEN

At midday it was the Peninsular lunch in the Alexander restaurant. We had arranged with the loyalty desk for a table for 4. Denise and Brian were already seated and the noise in the restaurant was horrendous.

The loyalty manager explained that because of the unusual schedule of ports every day the lunch was for all three tiers of loyalty. It was heaving.

Luckily an officer friend joined us and realised that there was no way we could have a conversation. He found us a different table away from the main area and arranged for us to be seated there. The waiters went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for us.

These luncheons are often very boozy as the champagne and wine flows all the time. As we had planned to go to Tivoli Gardens as soon as Aurora docked we were all very careful. It was a lovely lunch and at the end of it the loyalty manager visited our table and informed us that we were the most travelled passengers on board. It was a lovely surprise and comes with extra on board credit to spend and a bottle of champagne.

Our officer friend knew about this and had kept it to himself since we boarded.

Aurora appeared to be the only ship in port when we arrived at around 3 p.m but docked the furthest point from anywhere. We had arranged to meet our friends at 4 pm and changed into thick warm clothing for our trip to Tivoli gardens.

We were lucky and a taxi had just arrived as we disembarked. The traffic was heavy and the lights always turned to red as we approached. The queue to get into the gardens was huge but once the official saw the mobility aid he told us to join the shortest queue. The entrance fee was approximately £25 each.

The gardens were spectacular and every tree or bush had lights attached to it. It was busy very busy especially as it was a Sunday and the locals were out in force. I guess we were lucky that there was only one ship in. We arranged a meeting point with our friends as they were not restricted by mobility issues and could cover more of the gardens without us.

I sampled the mulled wine which was excellent and just what I needed to warm up.

We had no problem getting a taxi back to the ship and a lot of passengers were returning at the same time.

We headed for the buffet as it was Indian night. I really didn’t need more food after the large luncheon but it would have been rude not to sample the Indian food.

The Flyrights were performing in the theatre but after all the walking we had done we decided to return to the cabin for a lazy evening and top up the energy levels for another day exploring Copenhagen tomorrow.

[LadyPCruiser]

Great to read Sue and Garry’s reports - I really enjoy them!

[Suekersh]

Here is a further update from Sue and Garry.

Monday 22 December 2025 2nd day in Copenhagen.

After the exertions of last night we knew that today needed to be a quiet one to recuperate.

We found a table outside the glasshouse which is a good spot to connect to the Wi-Fi and also people watch, whilst our lovely cabin steward deals with our cabin.

We waited for the first rush to get off the ship to be over before getting well togged up against the cold before venturing out.

The shuttle bus was waiting and the driver was ready to help stow the mobility walker.

It stopped close to the main shopping area , Rosenberg castle and other attractions. It was cold, very cold but at least dry. The cyclists rule the roads and pathways, zebra crossings are ignored by them and the tour guide directing passengers spent most of her time shouting out to beware of the cyclists. We wandered for a while looking at the shops and picked up some cabin supplies at about twice the price we pay at home.

I looked for the little mermaid statue but missed it, I did however spot the bear and cubs as we drove past on the coach.

We decided to return to the ship for a hot soup to warm up, then had lunch in the dining room.

We had booked the Beach House for our evening meal with Brian & Denise. We were sat at a lovely table with a huge Christmas tree but the area was far too cold being next to the outdoor space. We moved further into the restaurant which was much warmer.

The meal was excellent and as usual I ordered the sea food Hanging kebab which was delicious washed down by a bottle of Sauv Blanc. I was the only one drinking white wine and at the end of the meal I forgot to take the remainder of the bottle with me, not that there was a lot left. It just goes down too easily when eating and chatting with friends. The restaurant was very busy but we were well looked after by the Beach House waiters.

My intention had been to go into Champions to listen to the busker who is performing Christmas songs.

Once again the wine and food got the better of me and we ended up back at the cabin.

Tomorrow we arrive in Oslo and we have a trip booked to see the sights of Norway.

[Ray B]

Sounds like Sue and Garry are having a great time on Aurora. Must soon be time for the an update from the laundry.

[Suekersh]

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 - Oslo - Norway

We had booked a coach tour here to see the Highlights of Norway. The trip was named Leisurely Norway.

It was very cold and slippery under feet as we gingerly made our way to the coach.

The tour guide was a young local and her English was excellent, she was very informative but also had some humorous stories to tell about each area and the Royal residences and their occupants.

We saw every important building in Norway. They are all very modern because the majority had only been built around 2008.

The highlight of the tour was the huge ski jump and yes it was snowing when we got up there. I didn’t understand how passengers all of a certain age could get over excited by snow but they did.

The views were spectacular.

We stopped for photo opportunities and a comfort break before heading back into town and the docks.

The driver certainly earned his money as the roads are bendy and steep. Everywhere was gritted.

The tour guide had told everyone that skiing was a mode of transport in Norway and skiers could be seen anywhere not just on the slopes and not just in winter.

Not long after we saw a lone skier, skiing up hill In front of a bus and holding up all the traffic.

Back at the port and there was a tent setup selling Nordic items. They didn’t seem to be doing much business but by this time all the passengers wanted was to get out of the cold and have a hot drink and food.

A few years ago part of the cabin setup was as all sewing kit containing buttons threads in various colours and needles.I always bring a pack or two with me and have rarely used them.

Denise had forgotten hers so I told her to come and collect one from me. First she called at reception to ask if they had any and was told that due to Health & Safety they are no longer allowed to give them out!!!

Another excellent dinner in the Alexandra Restaurant. We are still keeping out of the theatre due to the amount of coughing on board but as we have seen all of the headliner shows previously we don’t feel we are missing anything.

We don’t have any plans for tomorrow and as we set sail for a day at sea at 2 pm. with a Christmas Sailaway Party we will probably have a leisurely morning. We are docked 25 minutes walk away from the town.

[CaroleF]

P&O can't give a sewing kit because of Health and Safety Regulations! What absolute rubbish. I've got several sewing kits from previous cruises, all supplied by The White Company, and very useful they have been too on various cruises. What do they think passengers are going to do with the pins and needles? The world is going in a very dangerous direction as far as what we are allowed to do and say and what we are not. I don't like it. I'm so pleased that Sue and Garry are having a great trip. I've been on Aurora in the same area before Christmas and remember it snowing and some of the crew building a snowman on the deck. Certainly people got very excited then when they saw it was snowing. We don't see snow that much unless we are in Scotland or some other northern parts of England. Those of us who come from the very south very rarely see snow, particularly those of us who are sheltered by the Isle of Wight.

[Cheshire Cruiser]

P&O can't give a sewing kit because of Health and Safety Regulations! What absolute rubbish.

Don't forget, people are no longer responsible for their own actions these days. If I stick a needle in finger, ouch, but hardly life threatening, it's not my fault, someone else is to blame! I might even try to sue them.

But seriously, it is just another of the well over thirty cost cutting measures P&O have implemented over the past five/six/seven years.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Along with the price cutting measures....

[towny44]

I would imagine most regular holidaymakers carry a sewing kit among other essentials like a first aid kit, regularly kept inside a case lid. So why would you need to bother reception, when they could be handling far more important matters like, where are the daily papers and crossword puzzles!

[Cheshire Cruiser]

Along with the price cutting measures....

I don't think the prices have actually come down as such (although happy to be proved wrong), other than perhaps late saver fares and those dreadful 'third and fourth passengers travel free' offers which are ok where kids are involved but for adults those on the freebies don't even contribute to the cost of their own meals, the other passengers subsidise them, but overall prices, at least at launch, have remained remarkably static over many years albeit when booking early on for what proves to be a popular cruise, checking the prices twelve months later or even closer to sailing, by then prices are often around double what the early booker is paying. With 'third and fourth passengers travel free' (and good luck to those who take advantage of them) the gratuities included element means for those cabins the gratuities must surely represent gratuities for two and it would appear the staff are perhaps left short despite the greater workload for e.g. cabin stewards dealing with a cabin for four rather than for two.

On a personal basis I would much prefer to pay the proper price i.e. inflated from earlier years, and get the standard of service I used to get before all the cutbacks but each to their own and and we are now content to find better standards elsewhere.

[Suekersh]

Morning, here is Sue and Garrys latest cruise report.

Wednesday 24th December 2025

Absolutely clear beautiful sunny day but oh so very cold. There was frost on the wooden rails and on the decking, but the scenery was magnificent. We were undecided whether to disembark to have a wander around but the deep frost and some snow made the decision for us.

Christmas presents from P & O were delivered to the cabin by our lovely cabin steward Emily. We decided not to open them until tomorrow.

We had lunch in the main dining room and our officer friend presented us with a wonderful Christmas cake. Far too big for us but we will share it with friends.

We had arranged to face time our son and Granddaughters to see them open their early Christmas presents as they were celebrating Christmas together on Christmas Eve.

It was a little rushed as we expected to lose the phone signal at midday as we sailed away.

Santa arrived at the pool area and the party was in full force. Amazingly the signal held for a while and we contacted family again.

The Peninsular party was held in Carmens but the Captain was still busy navigating the Oslo fjords and it was hosted by the Loyalty manager.

As the most travelled passengers on board we were presented with a bottle of Champagne. The monetary award had already been added to our on board account.

Photos were taken by both the ships photographer and Denise also took lots of photos.


Another excellent dinner but my clothes are definitely shrinking.



We have a Sea Day tomorrow as is usual for Christmas Day on board the ship.



Thursday December 25 th - Christmas Day at Sea.



Merry Christmas everyone!



We opened our presents from P & O which were the Marabelle gin and Fever Tree Tonic. Lucky me as I get Garrys as well. There was also a ceramic bauble to go onto the miniature Christmas Tree which was in the cabin when we arrived.



We left a card and gift for Emily our lovely cabin steward and will catch up with her later.



On the way down to restaurant breakfast I spotted two night time cleaners, I wished them merry Christmas and gave them some chocolates.



At the restaurant we were greeted with a glass of Buck’s Fizz and again lucky me as I got Garrys as well. A lovely breakfast of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and part way through our officer friend arrived. Shortly afterwards a glass of champagne without the orange juice arrived.



The Atrium was packed for the Head Line vocalists Christmas Carols but we managed find a standing space by the rail.



Next stop was the Perfume shop where I spent some of our On Board Spend on Channel perfume.



We had a lazy afternoon and a very light lunch knowing that the Formal Night evening meal would be huge with many extras.



It was fabulous. The waiters did so well to cope with full tables and the extra courses. I had kept the half bottle of champagne we had been given earlier in the cruise and drank that whilst waiting for the meal to begin. We had a choice of the P & O house wine Red or White but I didn’t want to spoil the meal with a wine I wouldn’t enjoy and Garry ordered our usual Sauv Blanc.

Garry and Brian ordered the Turkey dinner, I opted for the Halibut but with a side of the delicious fresh sprouts, and Denise the lamb, all were excellent. All four of us agreed it had been an amazing Christmas meal. Our Officer friend joined us for a while and organised a group photo to be taken, before heading off for the officers Christmas dinner.



Tomorrow we arrive in Rotterdam.

[Suekersh]

Friday December 26 th - 1 st day in Rotterdam

We knew it was going to be cold but felt after yesterdays indulgences we needed some exercise.

We got well togged up and headed towards the metro after being advised by the locals not to walk over the bridge because of the wind. It was minus 4 degrees but the wind chill made it feel even colder.

OMG it wasn’t just cold it was BALTIC and despite all the layers we had on the cold was getting through. We headed towards the metro but decided it just wasn’t pleasant and turned round to go back to the ship as we have another day here tomorrow, we will try again.

We had a very lazy day and a leisurely lunch in the dining room.

For dinner we had arranged to eat with Denise & Brian in the Glass House. It was cold in there mainly because the ship had been open all day the cold had seeped through. I went to the cabin and brought two pashminas down for myself and Denise.

The bottle of champagne that we had been given at the Peninsular party was exchanged for a chilled one which we shared.

It was another excellent meal with great company.

Saturday, 27 December 2025 - 2 nd day in Rotterdam

After a huge breakfast we set off again to visit Rotterdam. It wasn’t as cold as yesterday but we decided that although a complete Rip off at 25 Euros we got in a taxi at the port which took us into the centre of Rotterdam. We drove over the long bridge and lots of passengers were braving it today and walking across.

The market hall was huge. Built in 2014 and the domed roof was beautifully decorated. Very picturesque and many stalls selling so many different types of food. Every nationality appeared to be catered for.

The outside market was also an eye opener, hundreds of stalls selling everything that you didn’t know you wanted or needed. It was very busy with the locals preparing for the New Year Celebrations. We made a few purchases before heading back to the warmer covered market hall for coffee and biscuit.

The market stalls are overlooked by a huge medieval structure that wasn’t destroyed during World War ll.

There is so much more to see in Rotterdam and we will return when the weather is warmer.

There was a taxi parked outside the market hall and he was happy to have some business but did confirm that we knew that the fare was 25 Euros to return to the ship.

It was a Celebration night but not formal dress. There was a pre dinner party in the covered pool area and vouchers for champagne had been delivered to the cabin and could be redeemed at the party. There were not enough chairs and as Garry couldn’t stand for long he left me with Denise & Brian and we met up at dinner.

We had both ordered the steak off the signature menu which was excellent and a bottle of Silk and Spice somehow just disappeared. A very quaffable red wine.

Aurora left Rotterdam just after 11 p.m and we have a day at sea now before we arrive in Southampton on Monday.

Sunday, 28 December 2025.

We are staying on board for the 5 day New Year cruise but as we have to change cabin we still need pack everything up today. I woke feeling unwell due to the motion of the Ocean and Garry went to breakfast alone. It wasn’t particularly rough but there was certainly a swell. I popped a pill which helped but once our lovely cabin steward has worked her magic I suspect I will be going back to bed for a while. It won’t take us long to pack.

[Suekersh]

We are staying on board for the 5 day New Year cruise but as we have to change cabin we still need pack everything up today. I woke feeling unwell due to the motion of the Ocean and Garry went to breakfast alone. It wasn’t particularly rough but there was certainly a swell. I popped a pill which helped but once our lovely cabin steward has worked her magic I suspect I will be going back to bed for a while. It won’t take us long to pack.

The tablet worked its magic and I was fine after an hour. The packing was done as much as we could .

We had quite a lot of OBC for this cruise and then the extra for being the most travelled guests. We spent some time in the shops and eventually virtually spent up. Earrings for me and chocolate for the Cabin Stewards. It’s a shame we couldn’t carry it over for the next cruise but it is not allowed, spend it or lose it!

Another excellent meal and it finished with the Parade of the Chefs. Some of the Younger members of the food & Beverage team joined in a dance routine. A great end to this Christmas Cruise.

The table near to us had a problem with timing and a couple arrived an hour late for dinner. Their phone had changed the hour too early. The waiters did provide a meal for them whereas in the past the restaurant doors would have been closed 15 minutes after the sitting time.

We said our goodbyes to our friends in case we didn’t see them in the morning. They always self disembark and rush off to get a ferry home. They have been great cruising companions and we have had lots of laughs.

[CaroleF]

Spending OBC money because it can't be carried over reminds me when all of a sudden after five days at sea on a Canada/USA cruise my husband suddenly developed a medical problem and he was told we would have to disembark at St. John's Newfoundland, our first stop on the cruise, to go to a local hospital and be checked out. If the hospital said ok then we would be allowed back on board but if not then we would have to fly home. So we had to pack up, take a case with us in case we had to stay overnight, and leave the rest of our luggage on board which we would collect in due course from Southampton, or it would be sent to us, at the end of the cruise. The Passenger Services person looking after us encouraged us to spend the rest of our OBC as if we were not allowed back we would lose it. From what I remember it was a substantial amount of money, I think, £600. So we had a wonderful time in the shops, lots of Christmas presents, the cruise was in September, some things for us, perfume I would never usually have bought, some lovely Ralph Lauren shirts for my husband. The shop assistant thought Christmas had come early! Just to finish the story, after a lot of tussle we were allowed back on the ship and finished the cruise but without any OBC as we'd spent it all!

[Suekersh]

Morning All.

Here is the first cruise report from Sue and Garry on Auroras New Year cruise.

Happy New Year to everyone.
Lindsey.

Monday, 29 December 2025 - New Year Cruise on Aurora

We did manage to spend some time during breakfast with our friends and more hugs and goodbyes. There are 107 passengers staying on board for the New Year Cruise.

We said our thank you to Emily who was a wonderful Cabin Steward.

We were all packed up and waiting for our new cabin steward and Deck Manager to give us the okay to move onto C deck which happened at 9 a.m.

Our new cabin steward Putu is a delight and so genuinely overwhelmed by the extra large Cadburys chocolate bar we gave him.

A lovely Flower display arrived shortly after and other cabin goodies. By the time we had unpacked and arranged the cabin it was almost lunch time which was a served menu meal. It wasn’t as busy as we expected so perhaps not as many top tier passengers as on the previous cruise.

Aurora set sail for Hamburg around 16:30 p.m. we will arrive Wednesday morning for a full day stay and leave sometime in the early morning hours after the main firework display finishes. We have been to Hamburg for new year previously and the fireworks are fabulous. Not as orchestrated as Madeira but lots of different areas or boroughs setting them off as one are finishes another one starts.

Another excellent dinner to start the cruise. I am just hoping my formal dress will still fit me on New Years Eve

Tuesday 30 December - Relaxing Sea Day. The weather was good but the sea bit rough although nothing Aurora couldn’t cope with. I popped more pills and was fine.

We had lunch in the dining room and at midday we heard Captain Robson on the tannoy. He so rarely makes a midday announcement we knew it wouldn’t be good news.

Arrangements for New Years had changed. We were supposed to be staying until around 6 am on New Years Day but will now be leaving around midnight. As long as we see the New Years Eve fireworks it doesn’t bother us but some were hoping to go into Hamburg on NY Eve . There is a shuttle laid on during the day but it finishes at 17:30 and all back on board for 23:30. The ship is docked quite a distance from Hamburg approx 30 minutes on the shuttle.

Another excellent evening dinner - steak washed down with a bottle of Silk & Spice. I do miss our friends though as it’s hard to drink a bottle on my own.

[Ranchi]

I see you have berthed at Steinwerder Cruise Centre. Are the shuttle transfers included for Select fare passengers? We have been to Hamburg a couple of times with Princess and they also berthed at the Steinwerder berth. Princess charged $15 return for a transfer into Hamburg. Both times we had two full days in Hamburg so transfers would mount up if you planned multiple trips. I noticed that Arcadia used Altona cruise centre which has a much easier access to Hamburg centre.
Enjoy the rest of your cruise.

[Suekersh]

Wednesday 31 st January 2025

We arrived in Hamburg and it was a miserable day. We hadn’t made a decision about whether or not to get the shuttle into town and the bad weather made our decision for us.

We had a lovely lazy breakfast and just spent the day chatting around the ship before preparing for New Years Eve.

During the day we were informed that we were the most travelled passengers again and another bottle of champagne was delivered to our cabin. Garry checked our Obc and another chunk of money had been added to our account.

As the set dining times are earlier to allow for the extra courses we had booked to eat in the Beach House where we were shown to a table by the window overlooking the city and the fireworks started very early and continued all night. They were not as spectacular as I remembered them being, but it could be because we were docked much further away.

The Beach House meal was excellent as usual and a glass of house wine was included which we refused. I had a bottle of Taitanger Rosé champagne which had been chilled ready in the Glass House and delivered to the Beach House.

After dinner we went into Carmens to see the Headliners performing their New Years Eve show. They excelled. We then headed back to the cabin to change out of our formal wear and into warm clothing to see the firework display.

It was wet and cold and we both decided that it just wasn’t worth it and returned inside the ship.

It was a rough night and I woke a few times as Aurora was moved around in the wind.

[Whynd1]

Good Morning again and Happy New Year.

No doubt all you eagle eyed people have noticed my error re the date. I blame my proof reader who has now been sacked!!

Happy New Year everyone.

[Suekersh]

Thursday 1 January 2026 - Sea Day

Despite the celebrations last night we were awake early but soon realised that Aurora was being moved around with the motion of the Ocean. I tried to get up but decided a tablet was required and another hours sleep.

Garry went to breakfast alone.

He checked marine traffic which showed that Auroras next port of call which should have been Zeebrugge was in fact Southampton.

By mid morning the tablet and extra sleep had worked the magic and I was feeling fine. We did some packing in case the weather worsened.

During lunch Captain Robson made the announcement that due to weather conditions our call into Zeebrugge was cancelled.

A few moans around but anyone with any sense would realise it was the only option.

Emily the 3rd officer then spoke and I realised we had met her at a meal in Barbados a couple of years ago when’s she hosted our table. At that time she was a cadet.

By evening Aurora was rocking and rolling and it was difficult to move around.

We opted for dinner in the Glass House which as usual was fabulous and I took the bottle of champagne with me that had been delivered to the cabin from the loyalty team.

The headliner show Unbelievable in the theatre was cancelled due to the weather but another headliner show Under the Boardwalk replaced it. Unbelievable will be on in the theatre tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be our final day of this cruise.

[Happydays]

Sue and Gary, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your cruise. Have an enjoyable last night