Tallante

You have to wait for the ship to clear. This morning it was around 7.30 to 7.45

Hi Julie. We are currently on the Quest. Earth and Ocean is the best service, food and service. Solis Ok but I wouldn’t rave about it. We have only been to the Restaurant twice, depends on where you are seated I think and the Colonnade we tend to avoid. We haven’t been addressed by our name by anybody except our cabin stewardess who is wonderful. The patio bar always remember our orders but never uses our names. Changing the subject, it’s a good idea to bring an ice pack with you as Alf tripped up today and I asked for an ice pack. Amusingly we were supplied with a plastic bag and then I had to ask for ice. The nurse in the medical centre told us they don’t have them on board any more, Apart from that hiccup it’s been a brilliant cruise, the best we had for sometime, led by James and his entertainment team.

Nor in Spain, their customer base here must be very very small.

It’s probably because Encore has no passengers onboard as it’s relocating around Africa, no guests no need to publish daily menus,

Only a few items change daily, not the whole menu.

The Solis menus are posted daily on Source along with the other restaurant menus.. Log onto your booking and you can explore all the menus for that day.

Our last few cruises have been on the Encore. However as our Dubai cruise has been cancelled we are now on the Quest from Barcelona. We are looking forward to being on the smaller ships again. The only drawback that I see is that we don’t have the benefit of dining outside in Solis. The advantages are that the top deck is for all guests, unlike the Retreat and padded sun loungers .

That info was referring to BA.

You can always book business class seats on European flights at no cost, If its long haul they charge unless you are a certain status, not sure if it’s gold or platinum now, you pay until 24 hours beforehand. Be aware that seats paid for in the event of cancellation, the money isn’t refundable.

Another suggestion is Jim Thompson House Museum. No need to take a tour, we took a boat along the canal/river and alighted right by his house. Google him and you will find his history, his influence on the silk trade and his eventual disappearance in the Cameron Highlands.

Hi Julie. We are on the quest from the 26 April so we will be able to comment then; It really appeals to me but Alf is more of a carnivore!! Update soon..

You book Solis under the TK section. It confirms on your itinerary as Solis.

They are not available until one month in advance, do you have an estimate of how long the tour lasts?

That’s my next thing to do, thank you.

Booked, thank you.