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Hope you enjoy her. I think she is a bit if a "marmite" ship.
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I hope you are. I am a solo traveller and disliked her. Find smaller ships more sociable and always meet people I know.
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One last question Sarah. Does Ventura still have those horrible little TVs ? Even the small ships have large screens now! Safe journey home.
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Last thing I want on holiday is being organized or ruled by a timetable. Had all that when working. Whatever happened to spontaneity?! Will stick to Aurora and Arcadia and do whatever I fancy at the time.
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Cruise terminal in Colombia is the best. Full of parrots and monkeys behaving badly. Very entertaining.
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Not keen on Marseilles. Last year Toulon was substituted. Was so glad as Toulon is much nicer. Cartagena is lovely
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Cadiz is lovely. One of my favourite places to wander around and enjoy a drink at one of the bars in the town hall square, people watching. Enjoy!
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Britannia cabins for 3 adults with sofa bed
Fionboard replied to joodee's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Possibly, but stewards do not service cabins in the evening (except suites) as they have other jobs so you may have to do it yourself. -
Arvia dining, does it have enough places
Fionboard replied to Windsurfboy's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
It is obvious now that all the venues on the new ships are too small for the numbers wanting to use them. Was told this by the hotel manager on Iona last year. She admitted that this was the reason pre booking was necessary and apologised for disappointment caused. No disappointment for me as I stick to the small ships! -
I have always tipped my steward and waiters. They deserve it and really appreciate it.
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People wanted to see Valencia and expected to be dropped at city entrance as it used to be. Not at a shopping mall too far out for those with mobility issues. I once walked from city to science park. Could not do it now. Very disappointing for many.
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Uproar on Arcadia in June when passengers who wanted to visit Valencia were dropped a long way out at the shopping mall. Many did not get into the city as it was too far away. Not acceptable.
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Seems like fixed dining is making a comeback! Have always done it as there is no stress or uncertainty involved and you can plan your evening knowing what time you are dining.
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P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?
Fionboard replied to Host Sharon's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Great weather today (pity it was not like this on cruise!) Three washing loads dried in garden. Lots of ironing now! -
Used to be £50 deposit. Think they may have increased that now so more to lose if you decide not to go.
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Only lunches I have seen have been for Caribbean and above. The welcome buffet was very good, especially the prawns, and the wine flowed plentifully! Galley and waiter parade on last night is also back. Must say the waiters on this ship are excellent, probably as they have more time to interact with diners.
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Sailed on all the Solstice class ships plus Constellation. Nice ships. However, Celebrity do not want solo travellers (too expensive) so switched to P &O back in 2013, which I have found suits me better.
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Welcome onboard lunch was buffet in Medina. Peninsular lunch was the usual sit down in Alexandria. Same old menu!
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Off Aurora today. Buffet welcome lunch. Great cruise apart from poor weather and the hurricane! Good food and excellent service. Crew are wonderful - so friendly and professional, and happy! Quickest disembarkation ever today - left cabin at 8.00 , off ship at 8.05 and on the road at 8.30. Aurora still my favourite ( and no queues or need for app! )
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Anyone know what paperwork, if any, required for cruise to Canada? Website appears to indicate none required but had some other views.
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Update from captain. Winds last night topped 75 and waves up to 6m. Thought it was a bit bumpy!
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On Aurora. Calm this morning after battling through Force 10 last night. Heading for Cherbourg.
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The same ones who have to stand up as soon as the plane touches down!
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Speciality restaurants - Booking Before Departure
Fionboard replied to Megabear2's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
You can pay more and get back to a semblance of what things used to be by cruising on the smaller ships. Just avoid the biggest ones. -
Absolutely. Have always done this. Don't pay for water!
