Engineers what engineers? It's not usual to be delayed this time of year. It happened to us a year ago. This year has been exceptional with storms and bad weather. Risk one takes sailing in winter
No one can control sea conditions and if you cruise this time of year it's the risk you take. Now if the Captain had done differently the forum would be flooded with criticism on that. You'll get a payout. No wonder Saga are financially up the spout with the amounts they've already paid out on previous recent cruises.
You bet they have. Bigger cabin and balcony with a walk in wardrobe. Mid ship great for this time of year. Saga probably doing the upgrade as they want standard cabins for the guarantee fares