KatKin76

thanks all, really helpful advice.

Agree a coach journey prob wouldn't be the best option if it takes 2hrs plus. I've been to Rome a few times for work and used trains, so was just thinking about how busy they can be and worrying about missing the ship. Good to hear it can be done with a buggy Nicilia.

I'm not worried about the drive to Southampton - we'll go down the day before & take our time.

I guess a rough crossing is a gamble that time of year. We'd prefer to sail from Southampton over flying given no luggage limits, a definite plus with a small child. My parents live in Spain over winter and have mostly had good crossings, though I'm now wondering if a cruise ship is more susceptible to rough seas than a ferry?

Hi All

This is my 1st post, so apologies for asking this if it's been asked loads before.

Could someone tell me the average cost of excursions on a central med cruise (we've only got P&O caribbean cruises to go by, so don't know how they compare)?

We're looking to book a 2 week autumn cruise out of southampton, but we will have a 14 month old with us (our 1st cruise as parents :eek:) so will probably be more reliant on ship excursions than before, rather than arranging our own thing. The ones I'm particularly thinking of taking excursions for are Florence and Rome given the distance they are from port.

Also, of the following, which city centres are accessible by foot versus needing a shuttle? Vigo, Lisbon, Gibraltar , Monte Carlo & Ajaccio (last stop is cadiz, but I know it well)?

Thanks