This was our third cruise and, although we enjoyed it, it was not as good as previous cruises. VRC had organised our flight and so about 25 travellers arrived from UK to Marseilles early evening. By the time we arrived at the ship the briefing had started, there was no-one to greet us as we got off the coach and it was a very hurried sign in at Reception. We missed the safety briefing. I would have preferred an earlier flight or that the briefing was delayed until we were all on board. Our cabin staff, programme director and waiters were great and I am particularly grateful to the Maitre d' who ensured my dietary requirements, but I did not think the food as good as usual. We thoroughly enjoyed the Navigation Presentation by the First Officer and the visit to the wheelhouse. The staff coped very feel with the problems of flood and the need for extra coach trips