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 Cruise ships - martin aston
I am a 10 year veteran of several cruises out of Southampton. Those who think they are crowded might be surprised at how well they are designed from that point of view. We never fail to find a quiet spot on deck or inside and queues (which I hate) are seldom too bad for anything. Having said that I am less attracted to the huge ships now becoming standard. Too impersonal and dominating the ports they visit.

I also see less of the cultural elements we used to enjoy (music recitals and talks) and the reduction in formal and semi-formal dining which used to add to the sense of occasion. But those are available on more expensive rival ships.

On the matter of pollution I was surprised at the smog generated at anchor in the fiords on our last cruise to Norway. When they are generating their own onboard power they do seem to puff out a fair amount of smoke. I was surprised that the Norwegians accept this but maybe it’s not as noxious as it looks as it hangs in the clear still air.

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