Belfastman

We have experienced this twice. You checkin at Maritimma and are then taken by coach to Fusina to board the ship. You are formally checked in there onboard the ship- photo taken and passport scanned etc. Not sure of procedure if ship leaves from Choggia. The coach journey to Fusina is about 40 minutes.

The information I got had no Journey cruises listed for October 2025 - June 2026. There did not seem to be any 'new' exciting itineraries, and the prices for the 2026 cruises were very high.

Problem is no bank will give any interest on OBC. Remember its not real money. Try using it to book another cruise while onboard.

Yes these are included for everyone.

Yes 3% is correct and it is 2% when sailing into a port in USA.

Has the Prime C menu changed also?

I think it depends who is on board each cruise. On our three Onward cruises two have seen the Atlas bar very busy (difficult to get a seat) and on the other cruise it was not busy except later in the evening.

You do pay the full cost of any drink not included in the package you are on.

Our last three cruises have been booked direct and they do not send you anything. They say you dont need anything other than your passport and credit card.

THe Journey got to the Med for the summer via Cape Town in March after having spent three months around South Africa.

The Ultimate package also includes other upgraded spirits such as cognac and better gins.

We stayed at the Pousada de Lisboa which is situated on the square overlooking the river and very flat all around for walking. Lots of resturants nearby. You can walk to the cruise port which is a 10 minute walk and is also flat and can see the ships when you round the first corner.

The top cruiser on one of our recent cruises built up their nights in inside cabins and so could get more nights for much less cost than those who cruise in suites.

Yes the Aqualina breakfast for suite guests is available on all ships.

For the Black Friday sale in UK it usually involves extra OBC and no further discount.