We have now left the ship for the final time and have made our way to our hotel in Venice. We intend staying for a few days. Our hotel isn't the greatest, compared to the size of our cabin on the ship, but I guess that's the price you pay for being literally 20 steps from St Marks Square! What a fantastic location. We have now spent about 2 days re-acquainting ourselves with all the surprises this amazing city has to offer. You never know what's around the next c...

Today is the last day of the cruise! 12 memorable days sailing the Mediterranean is certainly an amazing thing to do and I thank every day that I have been lucky enough to have this experience. Today's plan is to enjoy the amenities on ship for one last time, but more importantly to revel in our approach to Venice. What a great last day. As we approach Venice the weather is very overcast , but not cold but this doesn't take away from the spectacular views of the ...