Magellan Review

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First and probably only time on a cruise

Review for the British Isles & Western Europe Cruise on Magellan
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Suem21
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Aug 2019

We were a family group of six, siblings and spouses, and for all of us a first time. It seemed good value but you’ll pay hefty prices for services, drinks and excursions so be cautious about your budget.

It’s an old boat but quite charming with teak decks and some quirky features. It’s difficult to fault the staff who work extremely hard and are almost all polite, friendly and helpful. The exception are the reception staff who, apart from one individual, were unhelpful and abrupt. They seem to need more training in customer service.

This was a very staid and generally fairly boring cruise. The customers are on the whole very elderly, and, on the round British cruise, almost all British. The activities are limited and I found them uninspiring. Bad lectures, boring games and quizzes. The performers for the evening show work very hard but the staging leaves a lot to be desired and sound system is poor and flattens the voices of the singers. Take several good books or something to do for the lengthy periods at sea.

Cabin Review

It’s decent size and comfortable. Plenty of wardrobes. Small tea/coffee facilities. But only one seat so one of you has to sit on the bed. Impeccably clean and the cabin steward was excellent. Minor glitches- a broken key and loose toilet seat - were sorted out promptly. Plenty of towels, free liquid soap in shower. Beds are fine. Walls not very soundproof so you hear neighbours TVs etc. TV a bit limited - we didn’t watch much.

No WiFi - it seems to be a scandalous price- so you’ll only get connectivity near the shore.

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