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Iceland Idle
Reviewed By: Hill, Amberley, Glos on 21st Jul 2008
Cruise Line: P&O Cruises	Times cruised before: 6-10
Cruise Ship: Aegean I	Sailed: July, 2008
Destination: Norwegian Fjords	Age: 56-65

We returned yesterday from our trip to Orkneys, Faroes, Iceland and Norway. Weather could have been better but we were not disappointed with our first trip on Artemis. We found we liked the child free atmosphere . Excellant evening shows by the Headline Theatre Group and the outstanding piano playing of Masa Tayama. All members of crew were extremely helpful, pleasant and cheerful. A fire in one engine was efficently dealt with and hardly interupted our progress. Some times The Conservatory Restaurant was lacking in cutlery but that was our only minor complaint. Looking forward to cruising again on her next year. The cabin was comfortable and quiet and it was very nice being able to make our own tea and coffee, always kept well replenished. Excursion tended to be a bit on the expensive side but those we did were interesting, but the old problem of not enough time at each stop reared it's ugly head again.
Quality of Food
Coral Restaurant and Conservatory Self Service
Entertainment
Headline Theatre Group did 8 different shows and were excellant. Peter Goodwright , Comedian, very good. Masa Tayama, classic pianist , outstanding. Good selection of films available. Good speakers
Shore Excursions
Best tour, Full day in Iceland, saw the geyser and the recent earthquake centre.Tours tended to be rather expensive. Not enough information given about local buses etc.
Staff
Conrad , waiter in the Coral Restaurant
Children's Facilities	n/a

Onboard Activities
Wet and windy weather precluded much use of the outside activities. Table tennis tables , although in good condition rather dangerously positioned near stairs.
Cabins
Cabin, clean, comfortable and well provided with hanging space and hangers. Tea and coffee making facilites very welcome.
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Comment by Freemantle, Fareham (30 Jul 08 12:05) about this REVIEW.

I think you are referring to P&O's Artemis. They do not have a ship called Aegean I. Artemis' restaurant is called the Coral so I assume she is the ship you mean.

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Comment by Hill, Amberley (31 Jul 08 09:34) about a COMMENT by Freemantle (30 Jul 08 12:05)

I don't know why it has been listed as Aegean as I put Artemis but there seems to be no way of making a correction.

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