We chose this cruise because of the itinerary, embarking in Venice and sailing through the Suez Canal, disembarking in Durban Sth Africa.

There was a long 7 days at sea and unlike other cruises we have been on, there were very few interesting activities to keep the passengers occupied. They seemed to think everyone would just want to lay by the swimming pool, which many of the European passengers seemed to want to do. Coming from Australia, we get plenty of sun/pool time every year so we like do do other things apart from sunbathing and sitting by a tiny pool. Many people claimed their sun lounge each morning with a towel and book and then disappeared for hours so no-one else could use the sun lounge.

The entertainment was 2nd rate rubbish, apart from one or two production numbers with some decent dancers and the food in the dining room was almost inedible. Read more