“The amenities of a larger ship with the charm of a boutique hotel” states the marketing brochure about the Silver Whisper cruise ship we are now onboard!

We have a lovely cabin with a small, private deck where we sit with coffee every morning enjoying the vastness of the water as far as the eye can see; drinks – both alcoholic and soft – are all inclusive and our mini-bar is stocked daily with our favourites of champagne, chardonnay and diet coke! Cabaret shows, comedians and bar pianists provide nightly entertainment and a perfectly equipped gym allows us to work off some calories!

With a guest capacity of some 400 and a crew of over 300, one is almost man-to-man marked! Sure is a tough call but Mike and I are doing our best!

A choice of four restaurants none of which seemingly got the note about healthy or low-fat fare!