little britain

5 hours ago, STEVE-O said:

I wonder what these means for our westbound TA in August 2025.....

 

Why should it? Ship is still in Europe. 

Very interesting your comments on 10s. We were also inundated every night on Anthem last week , I think one night we were interrupted 12 times during dinner… it is unnecessary, embarrassing and intrusive. It’s a joke that the survey still asks “ did anyone ask you for a 10”… to which I honestly replied “yes” and they didn’t get a 10. 
And I explained why!

@nogard13 please can you share the departure times of the shuttles from the ship to Bologna and Ravenna ? 

1 hour ago, Another_Critic said:

I wonder why the Indy TA on Apr. 28 (MIA to SOU) was not listed for Option 1?

Because it’s the only decent alternative! 

7 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

So are there other cruises being canceled? Or is the drydock being done in the Bahamas?

I suspect so as there was a short one out of NOLO which was then followed with 2n empty round to Miami for the TA in 4/12. Now her TA is 4/7. 

1 minute ago, smokeybandit said:

So is Brilliance then not going to Europe?

Yes she still is; going over earlier for her dry dock 

Just now, Another_Critic said:

Curious what Option 1 is?  A replacement TA or another pre-existing TA?

Rubbish itineraries! 
Brillisnce was a gem going to Bermuda and Porto 

The Brilliance TA in 4/25 has just been cancelled. 
 

Option 2: Re-book any other Royal Caribbean International sailing

If you prefer to re-book another sailing not included in Option 1, we’ll waive any non-refundable deposit change fees.
 

my TA has a ton of OBC… if I love to another cruise will it be under the same booking ref so will my OBC be protected?

one for @Ourusualbeach perhaps? 
thanks x

You simply walk across the street to the old town. No need for shuttle busses in Lisbon! 

30 minutes ago, FionaMG said:

 

I think you missed the s on the end of "sailings". The itineraries already loaded from Rome via Dubai and Singapore to Brisbane would count as unique sailings.

But couldn’t they just put ROM to BNE to cover the trip, as they have with Anthem putting SEA to SIN?  That’s a pretty unique sailing too!!

DH is convinced the Suez isn’t going to happen next year and she will go around empty so I’m not getting my hopes up of seeing Petra!

We have just booked an amazing Aza itinerary and tacking on South Africa wine 🍷 and safari 🦓🦒 🦏🐅 for January 2026, so getting my Africa fix then!! 
 

6 minutes ago, Babynan said:

Hi. We've just had the cruise documents for our cruise on the Anthem next month. We have always sailed from City Terminal in Southampton, and parked the car literally over the road at ABP Parking.
However, it now says the ship will be docked at the Horizon dock. It looks like we are still parking opposite City. Does anyone know how far it is from ABP to the Horizon cruise terminal? I use a Powerchair and my wife can only walk short distances.
Thanks

Google maps show Horizon terminal is 0.4 of a mile from City terminal. Are you sailing from one and returning to the other? 
ABP control all the car parks within this dock so if you are out/info Horizon they will park you at Horizon 

Horizon is the new terminal built by MSC 

On 6/18/2024 at 9:44 PM, Bobreg said:

Hi. Was able to take picture of the sparkling wine. There is also a Pino Grigio that has an identical label as the Sauvignon Blanc (Tino) so make sure they serve you the right one.

That’s the undrinkable stuff they give away on Royal Caribbean 🙄 - I’m surprised !!  - is there a Prosecco or a Cava 🍾 in any of the packages please?

Also the rosé looks very pink which usually implies flavourful/strong! How does it taste ? Thanks 

1 hour ago, skittl1321 said:

Thank you.  I think we would be safe to arrange for a 9:00 transfer, assuming we are off by 8, that leaves an hour for immigration.  

There is no immigration. You walk off ship, down escalator , collect luggage, and walk out. 5 minutes max! 

5 hours ago, skittl1321 said:

What time is self disembarkation able to leave the ship, please?   And on the opposite end, what's the latest time?

 

 

They were calling for all people to get off the ship at 8:40 yesterday. All numbers had been called by then. 

The same staff who work in the MdR at night also work other shifts in the WJ. Leave the tips in place so all get their fair share 

19 hours ago, Mackdogmolly said:

Me too 

The price difference is approaching $2000 to switch to V2.

Beautiful day in Southampton 

If there is a time showing in the brackets that will be the time you’re waitlisted for. As there is no time in the brackets, you’re not waitlisted for any other time. 
 

Sadly the 7:45 performance of WWRY was barely a quarter full ( guessing due to some football match ⚽️) so felt sorry for the new cast. They were excellent. 
 

Sorry never to have met you @cublet and @mil76. Perhaps next time. 
 

1 hour ago, Tz2989 said:

I hate to quote a really old post, but how was the walk from the train station? Were there sidewalks the whole way?

 

I'm staying at one of the hotels near IKEA the night before and was wondering if you are able to walk into the port or if you are forced to be driven in?

You cross the road at the traffic lights 🚦 by the Novotel and walk under the arch to the ship. 
Or if you are at the Holiday Inn you are literally minutes walk from the ship. 

Then a very entertaining talk with Kevin Kennedy who has played Pop in WWRY on board for many years. For the Brits it’s Curly Watts from Corrie

Went to the Behind the Scenes talk. Very interesting re lighting and sound. Much more technical than previous tours which seemed to involve looking at the pretty ( tatty) costumes! 

Definitely Tetleys chez nous! 

@cublet
And haven’t seen any flipping Half and Half at all!! But Skimmed available everywhere ✅

47 minutes ago, uktog said:

For the extra I would take a V2 at least. 

There is a huge price difference between V2 and V3 unfortunately.

8 hours ago, heatherb1958 said:

 

Which dining room are you in ? Remember when there was a question on the post cruise survey that asked " were you asked to give a 10 by any member of crew ?  " and " which department were they in and what name ? ". Sorry but if we are asked to give a 10 they'd get a big fat zero.

Our wait team are fab and don’t need to ask for a 10.

We haven’t cruised Royal in 18months.

 

That question is still in the survey. Doesn’t seem to stop them! We are in AIG 

9 hours ago, mil76 said:

I went to Chops again.  In the Music Hall now listening to Rhythmocracy do their Coldplay/U2 set.  I guess this is as close as we get to a tribute band now.

We were there too. I thought they were better as Coldplay rather than U2!