little britain

26 minutes ago, IsanTom said:

I've never encountered many children on TA's and we take two a year, for the past ten years!

We always travel to/from Thailand on TA's. Reduces flights to 10 hours rather than 25-30 from Tampa.

Neither have I. No idea why there are going to be so many on this one 😦 

1 minute ago, chodnett said:

$14, and the bartenders didn't seem to have any issues with special requests for certain spirits.

Thanks! 🙏

Doing the Happy Dance 💃… menus in the app show Whispering Angel at $14 a glass! That’s my drinking sorted! 

On 4/9/2024 at 4:57 PM, IsanTom said:

Not good news for our Transatlantic in 2 weeks, but I know 2000 children won't be onboard!

I'll update after our TA! Were you able to get free coffee at the coffee shop when the Diamond Lounge was full? We're Diamond Plus!

If you are on the many groups for the TA you’ll know there are hundreds of kids on for the crossing though! 
 

@chodnett was the c&a drink

allowance limit $13 or $14? 

15 hours ago, pamps2801 said:

I thought there was a $40 or $50 charge for the North Star…..

We have just been on Ovation and did NS for free when docked in Sydney. There is a charge when at sea. 

Do not think prices loaded properly as balcony is $3635 normally or $3597 with C&A balcony discount 🤷‍♀️💵! 

9 minutes ago, springaussie said:

I know.

I think they are dreaming.

It should be coming via South Africa.

I’ll probably try booking this one as a back up to my Anthem Suez! One day I’ll get to Petra! 

Were the specialty restaurants busy or were they touting for business offering reduced prices? 

For future Japan travellers, if you can get English programmes, can I recommend James May (Amazon) , Joanna Lumley (BBC)  and Sue Perkins (BBC) programmes which all present a unique slant. 

@Mom39 thanks for the tips!
we are going back to Kyoto for 3n after the cruise ends so we can experience it fully. And hopefully at leisure! I have already booked the funky BNA museum hotel.
On our Osaka overnight we are doing deer 🦌 and maid cafes and street food 🍲 !!!

7 hours ago, Mom39 said:

Here is a link to kimono/tea ceremony.  Perhaps the ones you saw included transportation or a Geisha?  Hope this helps.  The Trip Advisor reviews are excellent.  I'm getting so excited about Kyoto 🙂

https://mai-ko.com/tour/kimono-tea-ceremony-gion-kiyomizu-at-the-registered-cultural-property/

Ah yes same one but we have geisha and kimono 👘 wearing! Thanks 

3 hours ago, DaKahuna said:

 

 Drinks are free while you are gambling.  I've been at the roulette table and seen players served free drinks but have never paid attention to see if it was just beer or mixed drink (bar brands) as well.  

 

I had better not tell DH!! 

I’ll let you know what the Anthem compensation is, if/ when it happens. I’m expecting my deposit back if they are going around empty; .. or 🤞 a straight switch to the new longer South African 🇿🇦 itinerary at no extra charge! 

1 minute ago, rrraydon said:

If you're D+ and solo I wonder can you dine on night one get the free dinner on night two?

Yes you can 

It’s also good to tell them when you don’t want to use a voucher - like if you are buying a Coke. Don’t want to waste a $14 voucher on a £$4 tin of Coke !!!!

4 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

I think you said you bought some Tanner coffee in Vila.

Did you try it when you got home?

Hi, yes I bought some. I do not actually drink coffee but DH said it was excellent! Thanks for the recommendation! 

3 hours ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

Cancelling a European cruise is going to cost them big time! Unlike the US - in Europe consumers are due $$$$ compensation when they cancel a cruise!

Why? It’s not final Payment date yet so all they need to do is refund deposits and offer a few $$ to cover airfare fees.  Canaries will be mostly Brits anyway and a few who are B2B with the repos 

@Mom39 please can you share who you booked tea / kimono 👘 with as the ones I’ve seen are $100pp. Thanks

I have never heard of drinks in casino 🎰 being free but I haven’t been on X for a few years! 
 

@Northern Aurora perfect 👌 thanks 🙏 

3 hours ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said:

I disembark Voyager in Rome on 3rd Nov 2025...will that give her enough time to get to Darwin on 7 Dec 2025?

Will keep those dates clear as a possible replacement for the Anthem repo ! 

@Northern Aurora please can you say which route you took to the deer 🦌 as I have seen two different routes recommended?

Did you take Osakako station green line to Bentencho and the the Osaka loop line to Nara?

Or did you take Osakako green Chou line to Ikoma station, connecting ticket to kinetsu Nara line line A, to kinetsu Nara ? 
 

thanks.

How much were the train tickets? 

14 hours ago, CeeCee59 said:

Have sailings been cancelled for this ship for the entire month of October?  We have one booked, but haven't heard anything.  When would we know if it has been cancelled - Southampton to Rome October 14th is our itinerary.  Ship supposed to go through Suez Canal after that, which is probably why it has been cancelled.  I would like to get our deposit back so need the cruise line to cancel, not us, at it was a non-refundable deposit.

This subject is raised daily on the various groups for these itineraries… the ship disappears from sale, then it’s back again. 
I assume they are working behind the scenes… it takes a lot of logistical planning to reroute a big ship with thousands of people on board.. they can’t just turn up! 
Be patient and I’m sure they will let us know.  
They cancel and you will get your money back, even on NRD. You may* even get OBC/FCC as a sweetener so definitely don’t cancel and lose money!!!

I also have booked an all inclusive package with flights and hotels for which we paid a hefty deposit so I’m not cancelling and losing over £1000. I’ll just wait. 

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

My only nit pick about the laundry is the stale smell clothing has. It's not a bad smell, just a stale smell. I assume due to the desalinized water they use.

I agree. They just don’t smell clean! I’ll have to pop a few of my sweet smelling laundry tabs into the bag too as a hint! 

3 hours ago, sfaaa said:

Older and smaller ships usually have lower cruise prices. Works for me. 

You obviously haven’t seen the prices for her 2025 TA!! Double the cost of my 2024 Oasis TA!! 

On 3/21/2024 at 7:25 PM, PhillyFan33579 said:

I don’t disagree with your comment since shows are very subjective, but I think Voices is one of the worst shows I have seen on any cruise ship. 

I think it’s one of the best. 
So simple - no need for any special effects ( apart from the very funky video screen) … just the natural power and beauty of the human voice. Amazing 

She arrives into Portsmouth on 4/28/25 and then there is a gap until 5/13/25.

It’s awful Bigelow. I took my own Tetleys. 
In CK you could get Twinings. 
 

English Breakfast Tea ☕️