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tubbies74

Paul tell us we are waiting anxiously

paullwill8

Well here is my verdict, travelled from nov 11th to 14th.
After boarding went to room. Extremely small, couldn't swing a cat, tried to get this upgraded but none avaliable.
Went for a meal later on in the 7 seas buffet.
The food was garbage! Had a few drinks in the Columbus club, decent entertainment, was very surprised by the amount of loud drunken Norweigans, no trouble though just a wee bit annoying.
Then the sea got worse and worse. I have never seen waves like it.
Bottles, glasses, food and alike falling all over the place. Bought a cup of tea, as the lady placed it on the counter I reached for sugar and it had gone, all over the floor, the lady said it wasn't her fault and I had to pay for another, could not beleive she wouldn't replace it.
Due to the mega high waves the journey was to be delayed by 7hrs. From what I could gather just about everyone had been sick at some stage.
We arrived at Bergen around 5 am instead of 10pm the night before.
We were originally told that we could leave the boat as we pleased, come and go as you like they said. Bear in mind the local shops did not open til 9.30 am and we had to be back on board 10 am. After getting off the boat we didn't have a clue which way to go, there was nobody around to ask and no signs. After walking nowhere in the freezing rain for 15mins we decided to turn back. Then we had to wait 45mins soaked and frozen to the skin to get back on the ship, not quite come and go as stated.
Back to some awful food again and not nice staff!
Later that day we got delayed for cargo collecting. Went to get a cappacino, no milk. It just seemed as though everything was going wrong.
Wasted more money that evening in the restaurant, garbage again, this was Explorers.
We spoke to a couple who had pre booked meals at a cost of £110. They were both too ill to eat and eventually given £6 voucher as refund, quite unbelievable. Dozens were comlaining about allsorts, basically staff just say 'tough'. Return trip was delayed by 6hrs due to high winds and the delayed cargo stop, I missed going to see Little Britain at Edinburgh due to this, not their problem I was told after complaining.
We were given 2 free breakfasts and evening meal free due to all the delays, but just to sick to eat any, also the fact it made you feel even more sick.
To cut a very long story short, it was a mini crusie from hell.
I will never go near them again, not even if absolutely everything was free.
Mega expensive crap! Total spend for 2=£481. This does not include duty free's.Plus lost £60 tkts for Little Britain.
MY ADVISE IS DON'T GO!
We are all different and their may have been a few people that liked it, but we didn't meet any.
So glad to be home.
HTH.

tubbies74

Ouch thanks Paul for that, what a nightmare

pondie1

hopefully if the weather had been better it wouldnt have been as bad,we have travelled quite a few times on amsterdam cruise and had no problems,the staff and food was always fine,we arent goin till february hopefully crossin will have better weather,what is price of coffee etc?do the cabins have plug socket to take travel jug etc?i am plannin on eatin in newcastle and takin snack with me for onboard,we are goin tuesday so have till 5pm in norway,thanks for all info provided

kustard

I ended up not going in the end, due to being a bit low on cash. So glad I didn`t!

leafton

After that review, I dont think I can chance it as we are taking three young children- two of them aged under 18months. The only problem is I have booked flights from Southampton to Newcastle already! Am going to email the airline to beg for a refund! Once I have done that I shall offer my trip to other MSErs.

paullwill8

pondie1 wrote:

hopefully if the weather had been better it wouldnt have been as bad,we have travelled quite a few times on amsterdam cruise and had no problems,the staff and food was always fine,we arent goin till february hopefully crossin will have better weather,what is price of coffee etc?do the cabins have plug socket to take travel jug etc?i am plannin on eatin in newcastle and takin snack with me for onboard,we are goin tuesday so have till 5pm in norway,thanks for all info provided

I went on the Amsterdam one back in February, totally enjoyed it, that ship had cinema, swimming pool and 2 extra bars, plus I went commadore class which is a much superior room.
Coffee on board is around £2, rolls around £4.
You can use sterling as well as Kroners anywhere on the ship.
Yes the weather did not help at all, and the staff are mainly Danish or Swedish, not Dutch as Amsterdam trip. Apparently the norweigans won't work for the money offered.

pondie1

maybe need danish lessons before i go!how much are duty free cigarettes etc onboard?

pondie1

which accommadation do they give?is it the economy class ones?

paullwill8

Economy class and embassy and bensons about £27 for 200.
Goldon Virginia around £4 for 50g.