We managed to walk ourselves and our suitcases to the dock. Boarding was crowded but pretty well organised. Got straight to our room and the luggage arrived quite quickly. And intact. Paul bought a small modelling kit and some paints for onboard entertainment, but we thought his suitcase would most likely end in the 'naughty room'. But, no, that was fine.
We've already had a few minor setbacks though. We left port more than an hour late - some passengers hadn't arrived yet and they must have booked transfers/tours through Princess, because the captain waited for them. Then we had to wait some more because we missed our departure slot and so some cargo ships had to go first. On 1 November we were meant to be in Le Havre but at the safety drill the captain said there's bad weather coming through and it would be safest not to go there. Instead, we're going to Vigo in Spain a day later on 2 January. Then later in the night the captain announced that we had to divert because of a medical emergency - someone's cruise has come to a very nasty end, because they took the risk of a medical evacuation by sea. From the cruise map it looks like we went close to Torquay or thereabouts. This has made us a few hours later than the captain wanted, so I'm not convinced that this is our last change of itinerary.
Still - I'm on board a cruise ship. so all is good!
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