michalmaron

Hello Firstly, apologise for digging out this topic. I realise there is a few similar ones but I would like to focus on “Optional Gala” thing again. It’s a bit of time but I’ll be doing a 4-day cruise Southampton-Hamburg-Southampton in October where the following gala applies on both sea days. I personally don't have any problem to jump into tuxedo or any other formal clothes (black tie etc) however I was just wondering if the following tweed suit could be accepted on that slightly different gala (not a formal one but not smart attire also)? I don’t want to open the pandora box (like it happens quite often here 😏) so I would just like to hear super short opinion: YES or NO. I understand that your answer may be influenced by the style or habits or taste so first thought probably would be the best one. Thank you

Hello everyone I have a few questions for the above cruise in 2025, from Southampton, stopping at Vigo, Porto and Lisbon My parents will be around and over 70 at the time, they’ve never cruised before but they were under impression of my cruise in Norway last June and they really would like to try it… with a style 😊 I’ve picked that specific cruise as has a good ratio for sea days and port days (3:3) which they like. Most 7 days itineraries have just 2 sea days. They prefer rather active time on port days but (due the age) with some limits 1. I’m just a bit worry about Bay of Biscay in April. Would be really rough ? Or it really doesn’t matter as the waters there are unpredictable all year round? 2. Was anyone in Portugal in April? What weather can be expected there? Would be closer Norway style in terms of clothes (layers) or still warmer than anywhere in Europe at that time of year? 3. I read a lot that Vigo is not that attractive but as it would be their first port generally I think travelling to Santiago de Compostella is not a good idea. However is there any nice place near by just outside the city? I was thinking about Cies Islands but I’m not sure if ferries would operate in April. 4. The cruise would be just before and during Easter. Is there any special event on board (like Christmas), menu changed for this occasion or rather same-o same-o. It’s Queen Victoria and during my cruise in June on the day of King Charle’s birthday the fake cake was presented in the lobby LOL 5. Porto and Lisbon are quite big so I’m sure we would find some attractions there. I think that’s all my questions and thoughts right now but maybe any general advices would be good, any feedback would be a very much appreciated.