lindabodrum

I don't get it either. We are big fans of MSC . Did Preziosa and booked for Meraviglia next . Nothing to dislike

In uk only seem to be able to book from July as a voyagers club member .so much got loyalty

Go for it. We booked MSC Preziosa in February around the med. service food rooms and entertainment were marvelous.we booked the all inclusive drinks package at 20 pounds a day , fantastic value, includes all drinks coffees and award winning ice creams. We are going on Meraviglia next June and can't wait . Highly recommend this company

Will get in touch with Cosol

Thanks for all the info folks. We can't afford 100£ per port per couple so will take taxis to beaches as advised and what we save use for glass house and beach house and nice cocktails at night.

Going to St Lucia Dominica Antigua St Maartin Barbados and Azores

Putting money aside for our forthcoming cruise. One for speciality dining, one for excursions,one for drinks and another for casino. Can anyone enlighten me on the costs of The restaurants on Azura, when I do a mock reservation, the site dies the respond so I don't know the prices. What would you allow for excursions, five Caribbean ports of call and Azores.

RCI have given me cabin number already for October 2017 , wish P and O were as sharp

Just imagine embarkation eeee

We were on Preziosa in Feb . Towels in rooms for pools. 4d cinema was not free and lasted about twenty mins as I remember. Not a feature film, a small cinema come ride for about two dozen guests. Didn't bother. Everyday on your tv you can see your updated bill. We asked for a table for two in the alternative dining room from the one allocated, one evening. The manager said if we came down ten mins before the dining room sitting was closed for that time we could be seated where there were no shows. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience with this company, had drinks package and balcony too. Bon voyage

Never seen that second ad. BTW I LOVE it

Which cruise are you on, we go in October too

We booked a B1 and got a balcony on deck 12, was fab. Great ship. Miss it.

I worked on ships and know you live for free so it's all cash to save or if it's sent to family abroad then if it's a poorer country then the value is high. They make more than me, nothing.

I work hard too, unpaid , voluntary work . My husband works 72 hours a week, no tips. We shall not feel guilty removing tips

I don't have a paid job, I do voluntary work , neither salary or tips. My husband works 72hours a week . Our cruise is a luxury and we have a small budget. If it's a choice of tipping or a few well earned treats like speciality dining or an excursion, well....

What time do the bars and shops close on the prom at night

I did this a year ago and it worked a treat . The pounds just dropped off. But once my husband returned from working overseas I cooked more for him and was not so disciplined. I only need to lose a stone or 14 pounds . I swim every morning for half an hour , plus I walk the dog and work in a thrift shop for three hours,so let's see how it goes. Anyone care to be a diet buddy. Just google the diet and join me . Linda

Thanks

I pack two months before. Try everything on with accessories and shoes. Try to eliminate anything that doesn't fit in with the general vibe of my other outfits and may necessitate another separate pair of shoes or bag. I get a real buzz doing this and already imagine myself enjoying the cruise ahead. I then check everything fits in the case, I only allow it to be two thirds full to allow for souvenirs on the way back, and all my toiletries and other bits and bobs. Then the clothes are hung in my wardrobe separate from my other clothes , so I remember what I wanted to wear and don't forget anything

First time on Azura in October to Caribbean. Lucky me. Wondered what's going on at night in the bars or on deck. We like lively . Is there a nightclub.

The ship I was on didn't board 3000 passengers as it was picking up and offloading each day at a different port. So an average of 500 on and five hundred off if full capacity. I presume there are several crew allocated baggage handling so still don't think a couple of hours is unreasonable to deliver

When I said next cruise, I don't mean back to back , but one in October. Will just be patient and enjoy the buffet and a prose of. Happy Easter all

My luggage was with me but handed over at the terminal in Barcelona. Next cruise is flight free from Southampton so will we be able to keep luggage til embarkation time then board with it, P and O cruise

Exactly why does it take so many hours to X-ray and deliver cases to cabins. If an airline can manage then cruise lines need to get their act together. It's an inconvenience to guests and seems from comments that the longer we are separated from our possessions there is more chance of it going astray . What's the quickest time you've ever got your bags, and the longest. We waited four hours on our first cruise.