In Reply to: Good Ubud Restaurants posted by phantom on Friday, 10. February 2012 at 12:43 Bali Time:
Although the tour group may describe 8 hours in port, this may not really be an accurate reflection.
By the time they clear the harbour and dock area (Maybe a small boat to shore??), and then get to Ubud (depending on time of day) it may be a squeeze to enjoy a nice lunch or whatever and get back in good time for departure.
Not saying that it can't be done, but as you say elderly and first trip, it may be a bit of pressure on them and not the relaxed experience you are looking for.
You may be better to focus on somewhere not quite so far away, perhaps along the beach front in Seminyak and spend more time relaxing than trying to get through traffic.
Just a thought.