Leaving home! How much luggage???
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Finally on our way. Off to catch our boat. Plenty of luggage (just in case) and we are off. See you on the first boat!
Leaving the Island
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our red funnel ferry arrives to take us to the mainland to start our journey.
First glimpse
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
As we travel up Southampton Water we get our first glimpse of the MSC Virtuosa on her berth at Dock Gate 4. Feels odd getting a boat to our ship but that’s how we roll
Lunch snack
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Queuing for a spot of Chopstix in the Westquay shopping centre food court.
Wow what a room
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our room is amazing. A nice big bed, lovely bathroom and stunning balcony and views. What a 20th Anniversary treat this is.
Found the bar and the sparkly stairs!
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The stairs sparkle and the drinks are served by robot… alternative universe we have entered!
There are 4 pools and 2 hot tubs!
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
There are 4 pools onboard. Each has a theme and look amazing. We are reliably told by a slightly blue lad that they are freezing and taste of salt!!! I’m gonna keep my butt on dry land!!!!
First night dinner
24. september 2022, England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
In the minvetto restaurant for dinner. Table 452 is ours for the next three days and there are some nice vegan choices.
Good Morning Cherbourg
25. september 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Up to the buffet for breakfast this morning. It s still dark outside but we are looking forward to going into Cherbourg today.
A perfect lunch spot
25. september 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Back to the buffet. Pizza, chips, beans, sweetcorn and rice. A great view for the departure from Cherbourg
Off to the theatre
25. september 2022, Frankrike ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A great show tonight of magic dance and singing.
Dressing up for dinner
25. september 2022, English Channel ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Tonight’s dinner was a wonderful experience with everyone dressed up in their finery and partying away.
Good morning Belgium
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Walking around Bruge
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A city full of beautiful buildings preserved as they were built. Cobbled streets, artisan shops and history abound
Basilica of the Holy Blood
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
A beautiful Basilica containing a Relic of the Holy Blood brought from the Holy Land. It is said a cloth used to wash the body of Christ is contained within the relic. It was brought to Bruge duringLes mer
Lunch at “That’s Toast”
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
A quick bite to eat in a trendy little cafe was exactly what we needed to escape the rain
Master Chocolatier
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Now who can turn down vegan Belgian chocolate. Not us, that’s for sure.
Beauty as we depart
26. september 2022, Belgia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A beautiful sky to see us off from Belgium. We will be back I’m sure.
The Off Grid OdysseyNot our usual attire either. Dressing smartly for this one :)