MrsPugwash

That's disappointing. Are soap, shampoo and conditioner provided in balcony cabins?

Thanks for the replies sueandphil and DolphinWatcher. Think I'll book and hope it goes ahead.

Thinking of booking this trip as we don't fancy walking round Athens in the August heat and from memory Piraeus isn't the best of places to spend a day.

Anyone been on this trip who could provide some feedback or have any alternative suggestions please?

Thanks for all the info and advice everyone. As you'll see from my signature we've tried a few different cruise lines and have enjoyed them all. We have always participated in formal evenings in the past but this time we just want to relax. We chose this sailing as there's only one formal evening, I would like to be pre-prepared so as not to cause embarrassment or offence.

Thank you DaiB

Thanks Monorail Orange, I'm not a fan of Buffets in the evening so was hoping to avoid that if possible.

We are new to P&O having just booked our first cruise with them. My husband isn't keen on dressing up for formal night so can anyone please recommend other options? Are the for fee restaurants formal on these nights or could we dine in the Beachhouse in Evening casual wear?

Ship - Escape

Deck - 13

Stateroom # - 13886

Stateroom Category – Balcony

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Quiet on our sailing.

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

Balcony View - No obstructions.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - normal.

Was wind a problem? - No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - No

Any specific problems with this cabin? - None

Any other comments? - This was a great cabin, we had ample storage and the bathroom was excellent. Bed located next to the wardrobe.

Looking forward to your review, we sail November 12th :)

Thanks for posting your review, looking forward to hearing more :)

Thanks for taking the time to write this detailed review, looking forward to our sailing in November 😎

We did this trip last year and I can confirm fabnfortysomethings reply. If you're reasonably fit it's a lovely walk through Venice to St Marks square. The streets are well signposted, just make sure you allow plenty of time to get back to the ship!

We loved the Spirit and had a great trip, hope yours is just as good :)

Following along 😎 Thanks for taking the time to write a review.

Thanks for the great review and tips. Looking forward to our sailing in November :)

Thanks Crystaltips99, that's definitely one to consider:)

Can anyone offer any advice on these tours please? ( Itea, Kotor, Corinth, Katakolon, Corfu ) We are reasonably fit 50 year olds but don't want to commit to anything too challenging :)

We did the bike tours in Morocco and Gran Canaria last year and found them ok, just!

Thanks in advance for any info