Living in East Yorkshire, you see very few cruise ships visit the region. Therefore when the chance arose for us to cruise just 30 minutes away, out of the port of Hull, on board Cruise and Maritime's Discovery, we jumped at the opportunity.
Arriving at the port, we first had to make our way over to a holding bay on the other side of the port, where we had to wait for a coach to then transport us back over to the terminal building, usually in use by P&O Ferries. We arrived at the port at 1045 with plenty of time before our designated check in time of 1115. Check in closed at 1130, so we would be one of the last groups to check in. We boarded the coach and was then told that we would be waiting here for 15-20 minutes, as there was a problem with the passport scanners at the check in desks. After a wait, we eventually began heading to the terminal. When we arrived, there were queues leading all the way outside. Although the queue was long, it moved very quickly, and we swiftly checked in and boarded the ship.
Arriving at the port, we first had to make our way over to a holding bay on the other side of the port, where we had to wait for a coach to then transport us back over to the terminal building, usually in use by P&O Ferries. We arrived at the port at 1045 with plenty of time before our designated check in time of 1115. Check in closed at 1130, so we would be one of the last groups to check in. We boarded the coach and was then told that we would be waiting here for 15-20 minutes, as there was a problem with the passport scanners at the check in desks. After a wait, we eventually began heading to the terminal. When we arrived, there were queues leading all the way outside. Although the queue was long, it moved very quickly, and we swiftly checked in and boarded the ship.
Once on board we were greeted by a member of crew, who showed us to our cabin. Our room was a spacious size, with 2 porthole windows and plenty of drawer space. 5 minutes after arriving on board, the captain came over the speakers, to remind passengers that muster drill would take place in 5 minutes time. We immediately rushed to get our life jackets and headed up to our muster station in the Carousel Show Lounge.
After muster, we had a quick bite to eat at the Lido buffet before we sailed away. We were scheduled to leave at 1230, however due to the issues at check in, we left at approximately 1315 and lined up ready to enter the lock gates. After saying goodbye to the Pride of Brugge, we set sail along the Humber Estuary sailing past Pride of Rotterdam and the Humber Bridge in the distance. After passing the village of Paull, just outside of the port, we moved towards the Lincolnshire coastline, sailing past Immingham and Grimbsy. As we sailed towards the open sea, we sailed past Spurn Point and began our journey north for Rosyth.
As evening came, we made our short distance along the corridor to the Seven Continents Restaurant. Our table was number 85 and seated 6 people. The selection of food was superb and the presentation was just as equal. The portion sizes were not the largest we've had on a cruise. For starter, I had the Beef Consommé with diced vegetables and for main I had a delicious pan fried pork escalope “Parisienne”. The main was served with sumptuous rosemary roasted potatoes, green beans and carrots. For dessert, I chose a tasty and light Strawberry Gateau.
After dinner, we headed to reception to register our debit card for payment on board. We weren’t that excited about watching the show, as it was only the theatre staff introducing themselves. So instead I spent the evening relaxing in bed listening to the sound of the waves and writing this review that you are currently reading!
Tomorrow we are scheduled to arrive in Rosyth, Scotland at 0830 and we plan to visit the Royal Yacht, HMY Britannia, in Leith. Sail away should be impressive at 1700 as we sail under the magnificent Forth Bridge on our route to Lerwick.
After muster, we had a quick bite to eat at the Lido buffet before we sailed away. We were scheduled to leave at 1230, however due to the issues at check in, we left at approximately 1315 and lined up ready to enter the lock gates. After saying goodbye to the Pride of Brugge, we set sail along the Humber Estuary sailing past Pride of Rotterdam and the Humber Bridge in the distance. After passing the village of Paull, just outside of the port, we moved towards the Lincolnshire coastline, sailing past Immingham and Grimbsy. As we sailed towards the open sea, we sailed past Spurn Point and began our journey north for Rosyth.
As evening came, we made our short distance along the corridor to the Seven Continents Restaurant. Our table was number 85 and seated 6 people. The selection of food was superb and the presentation was just as equal. The portion sizes were not the largest we've had on a cruise. For starter, I had the Beef Consommé with diced vegetables and for main I had a delicious pan fried pork escalope “Parisienne”. The main was served with sumptuous rosemary roasted potatoes, green beans and carrots. For dessert, I chose a tasty and light Strawberry Gateau.
After dinner, we headed to reception to register our debit card for payment on board. We weren’t that excited about watching the show, as it was only the theatre staff introducing themselves. So instead I spent the evening relaxing in bed listening to the sound of the waves and writing this review that you are currently reading!
Tomorrow we are scheduled to arrive in Rosyth, Scotland at 0830 and we plan to visit the Royal Yacht, HMY Britannia, in Leith. Sail away should be impressive at 1700 as we sail under the magnificent Forth Bridge on our route to Lerwick.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived blog series written in March 2014, originally appearing on our sister site, rcifans.com. Some content and references may be outdated.