Columbus Review
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Background
We have had around 40 cruises, mainly on the 'ultra' luxury lines but with the occasional exception such as Celebrity and RCL. We have also had many cruises on the 'premium' lines such as Oceania. Our CMV cruise was suggested by friends and 6 of us cruised together. Cruising with friends definitely increases the 'glass half full' mentality and does, admittedly, make you a little less focused on finding fault! The itinerary (around Britain) was an inspired choice - but then the weather was as good as you are ever likely to get on such a routing.
Boarding
Cabin Review
spacious and a 'sideways' on layout. extensive storage and very accessible 'walk-in' wardrobe. bathroom a bit plastic but serviceable. towels a bit thin and a dispenser for shower gel / shampoo
Port Reviews
Kirkwall
took an all day private tour
Invergordon (Inverness)
hired a car from a depot within walking distance of the port
Portree (Isle of Skye)
hired a car from a local business that met us in the port area
Belfast
did a walking tour and visited the Titanic museum
Dublin
took a train ride down the coast and walked on cliff tops
Honfleur
town within walking distance - a lovely harbour town.