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Sorry you seem to have missed my point completely, I was not critising everyone and merely sought to give my / our honest view(s). Interesting to note your reference about disability as this is something I didn't even mention. You might care to know that I do suffer from arthritis and am in severe pain on occasions, although do try and get on with life. I was trying to say what I thought honestly and this is the last time I will bother to offer my views publicly. You should be aware that I don't discriminate on the grounds of disability, age or anything else it was just my / our observation of some passengers.

I have also been on both the Aurora and Oriana (twice), and don't really understand your comments? The Arcadia is more modern and more spacious than either of the other two, with many more balcony cabins available. Most importantly, it is child free! I had my first 17 night cruise on Oriana ruined by disruptive children, and their equally disruptive parents. The second was marred by vibration. All the plates and glasses almost vibrated off of the table in the dinning room as we rounded the Isle of Wight on the first evening, and it was noticable in the cabin at night, though to be fair we did have a cabin at the stern of the ship! The Aurora is a lovely ship, but once again is not child free, and a balcony cabin will usually set you back over two grand a peace! The inside cabins are quite small compared with most. I was very happy with the Arcadia and would choose to cruise on her again without hesitation. We already have another cruise booked on the Aurora for 2010, but would definately think twice before returning to the Oriana, however beautiful the ship is to look at. Happy cruising.

How nice to read a comment from someone from my old home town! We live in Frinton on Sea now,not far from Harwich, and often sail from there. They say harwich for the continent,and frinton for the incontinent......give us old toppies a break !!