In the evening there are several good quality bars but drinks are expensive. A quality cabaret is also provided free. The Posh Bar is ideal for a quiet drink to discuss the day's observations. The quality of the food is very high with several outlets catering for all tastes and pockets. To minimise time away from the deck it is a good idea to buy filled hot or cold rolls and take them back on deck.
Dehydration is also an issue so bottles of water are essential.
Although duty free has ended good deals are available on scotch, gin, chocolate etc. The a la carte menu is impressive but tables need to be booked. Clothing Early morning watching was cold in late July. Later as the sun came out clothes are shed and then replaced in the evening. The UV light penetrates through light cloud and so sun burn will occur.