First Day at Sea
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We sailed out of the channel and across the Bay of Biscay today. Having crossed it a few times on a cruise ship, we've never really encountered the weather for which it is legend. However, theLeer más
We sailed out of the channel and across the Bay of Biscay today. Having crossed it a few times on a cruise ship, we've never really encountered the weather for which it is legend. However, theLeer más
We headed to Southampton once again, this time to pick up the Arvia. The Arvia is the sister ship to the Iona, so another big ship and an almost identical layout. However, the dates and ports fitLeer más
So...would we go on Iona again?
Plus points
- Anderson's bar was a nice place to spend time and to play crib
- Probably the nicest cabin (with on demand video) and definitely the nicest bathroom
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We planned for a lazy evening after coming back from Delft. In the afternoon, we happened upon performers practising for an evening show on aerial silks and hoops, a cyr wheel, and a trapeze. SoLeer más
Rotterdam cruise terminal is quite far inland, so it was fascinating at various points in the middle of the night to see what we were sailing by in a fairly narrow channel. The last two miles of theLeer más
We departed Breverhamen in the morning, and headed towards Rotterdam. The ship had to turn in the river with the aid of tugs before we could leave which was interesting to watch. Much of the day wasLeer más