john watson

If you look at world cruises often there is a ship crossing last leg of world cruise which can be booked plus a Queen Mary2 in the opposite direction. There are also new builds coming out of Europe which can be combined in a similar way. Regards John

Dress code encountered on Princess is similar to P&O. However I should say Alaska and Hawaii probably not as dressy. Ex UK cruises on Princess cruises that I have been on seem to be very similar level to P&O. Hope this helps. John

I just checked and you are correct. Logically you would take all features already on the fleet and not get very far in the design Regards John

Horizontal elevators like on the Carnival Pinnacle Project. Regards John

Is there an Insurance link or availability on poamerica.com ? Regards John

I understand, David. I never thought for a minute you were suggesting to not bother with insurance it is just that some people might infer that because it is not looked into by the cruise line to try and behave in an irresponsible manner thinking they are saving what it in many cases a fair sum of cash. The risk is enormous if you are helicoptered off the ship or it diverts to an unscheduled port. Regards John

3rd and 4th passengers are generally priced at a base rate, irrespective of cabin grade. This makes it attractive to book higher grades. Most groups divide by four or three amongst themselves to achieve a pro-rata price unless it is a family group. Fly cruises tend to have a different structure due to flat rate airfares for all passengers. Regards John

I should say that major rivals to P&O are likely to be alternative UK and foreign package holidays. Many people I know compare a cruise to a land based holiday. This type of holiday would likely attract a huge number of people who P&O try to attract their way. Warners Leisure Hotels short breaks are a major consideration as against a P&O taster cruise for example to a certain age demographic. Regards John

I think you are correct and as such only very silly people do not bother to acquire any. Regards John

You could try a day at Maho Beach plane spotting. There are facilities there and a timetable of flights for spotters. It is world famous, check it out on YouTube. Regards John

I was under the impression that all partly used bottles of wine were stored at a single depository or at least recoverable by the staff even if you dine at different restaurants after a bottle was started. Regards John

I should tell her if she registers her own card against her own named cruise account she will likely qualify for her own free on board credit allowance. Lol John

The original film "Carry On Cruising" was based on a P&O ship Oronsay. In respect of your mentioning saga, I don't think you will get a good firm sausage on that cruise line matron.. Regards John

It looks like it returns to the QE2 terminal on the 24th. The ships and terminals are all posted on illuminated signs as you drive to the docks and if you use CPS they move the cars to the appropriate terminal. Regards John

I had a look at this and there is a 07.25 train direct to Southampton Central (no changes) gets there at 11.43 Standard fare £59.30 which would leave your option as a fall back. However the 08.25 train direct to Southampton Central (no changes) seems to arrive at 12.44. The fall back options to the later one seem to involve changes at Birmingham International or more intermediate stations. I like to travel day before and stay at port overnight but this adds costs. Through trains reduce stress. Regards John