Charlies Aunt

We are on the the Koningsdam now and have Two chairs (non-recliner) and a footstool for each chair. Be aware that those deep balconies on deck 4 are half overlooked by all the balconies above.

We are on the 11th floor and agree it's some view! We are having problems with the jet lag fairy but hope to make it later!

You must be in a room very close to us as this is the view we had this morning. Hope to meet you in the lobby later!

Thank you so much for doing all this. We board on the 17h when it's time for you to leave and all this information you are providing is invaluable to us and we much appreciate the time and effort it takes. I take my hat off to you for giving up your vacation time to write this. Have a wonderful cruise and know that we are hanging on your every word! Bon Voyage!

Sorry I omitted the name of the ship. It is the Koningsdam and judging by the comments so far I think we’ll pass. Thank you for your replies.

Could someone explain the benefits of a vista suit cabin over a standard balcony cabin please? We have been offered a paid upgrade on our upcoming cruise and I cannot see what the benefits would be.

Anyone reading this for future travels I would just like to give a shout-out for a great tour guide Augusto Guimaraes in Rio de Janeiro. We have just spent the day with him in this wonderful city and much appreciated his knowledge of all things Brazilian. He is also extremely proficient in getting you through lines at breakneck speed making it possible to enjoy a delicious lunch and still get to see the major sights in a day without being totally frazzled at the end. Please consider him for any future visits. He is a great character and will make your visit to Rio very memorable. gusguide@hotmail.com

Yes they had them on the Onward in July and they were of very reasonable quality.

Just worked out how to send a photo of the said pamphlet.

II have just recently returned from a Greece Intensive on the Onward and a port information pamphlet was awaiting us in our cabin which gave very useful maps and information for each port we would visit. Very informative and so useful I have brought it home with me for future reference.