Gizmo19

Yes Oistins is a brilliant meal / night out. Smoke, people crammed onto the tables, entertainment weaving between the tables and just plain atmosphere. Wonderful. The Flying fish and chips were great.

We actually requested 1st sitting in Alexandria, as we had that on R201N and enjoyed eating before the shows. Late sitting MDR was a bit late for us to eat. But yes, it can be a bit rushed to get back into the ship and ready for dinner (but a couple of times we managed to do it in 20 minutes 😄). The actual 6pm sailaway's are awkward with 1st sitting though, unless you get ready early and go on deck before the meal. But, there is no guarantee of moving away from the dock at 6pm. At Southampton we should have 'fireworks' on departure (Grand Tours often do) - so that will be good to be on deck for (from Portside promenade deck if its raining / cold / snow 😃). We will be on that deck for sailaway / fireworks, and if necessary go to the Buffet that night 😄. Miami looks like a sea of terminals and a massive Highway alongside - so I think its a question of finding other guests who have sailed into Miami before and getting their view / recommendation (its our first sail into Miami as well). 😄

Overall, the arrival and departure times at each port look really good for R401. The overnight in Bermuda is the only chopped one, as the ship leaves at 8am the following day. So we will probably be eating breakfast as we sail away - or having a lay in 😄 The late 22:00 departure from Miami /FL is good, as it gives us all opportunity to eat onshore early evening, should we wish to. Depending of course on whether there are any eating places within walking distance of the ship. Its a shame more ports don't offer late sailaways.