Just off the QV having not been on since 2018, far too long.
Overall I don’t feel much has changed, there’s definitely a more casual feel of an evening but I can’t say it bothered me too much. Service seems a little lower in the Lido, took a little longer to clear plates and I’m still yet to find the allusive kids afternoon tea.
The musicians on board were, as usual, excellent. We particularly enjoyed the Irish duo.
I agree with the previous poster, I feel the Roaring 20s has turned into a fancy dress evening with too many plastic hats and inflatable guns!
Despite having requested early sitting, we were given Anytime Dining. I appreciate we could have asked to change but we thought we’d give it a try. It is lovely not being tied to a set time and we never waited for a table but overall I felt it affected the service and lost the occasion of dinner for us. I like seeing everyone file in at the same time and the waiters having more of a sense of order.
Cherbourg and Bilbao were excellent ports and the weather and seas were very kind.
Overall pleased to see little has changed!