AlisonH

I think it sounds as if it will be a good fit for you based on your requirements.  We had some American passengers on the table next to us on Aurora (also adult only) earlier this year, they were looking for a specific destination, and P&O Aurora came up in a google search.  They were really enjoying their first P&O experience, and seemed to enjoy the 'Britishness' of it.  They were sure they would try it again!  World cruises do sometimes attract a few non-Brits looking for the full world cruise experience.  I hope it works out for you.

We once got more OBC than the cost of the cruise - $850 for 2 nights - we managed to spend it all, bottles of vintage VC and Christmas shopping was started!

Thank you for giving your views on the specialty restaurants, just over 3 weeks until we board, so great timing!

Also agree about the Terrace, there is nothing better than sitting outside, enjoying lovely weather and great food - :)

We were on this cruise too - our first HAL experience and we thoroughly enjoyed it - we had been to most of the ports before but enjoyed a wander around. We loved Eurodam, thought it was a beautiful ship and very classy.

Thanks for taking the time to write your review.

Good afternoon from the Aegean Sea as we pass by many of the Greek Islands towards Anzac Cove for the commemorative events tomorrow.

There is an Australian Channel 7 news team on board, a cameraman and a journalist who joined in Dubai who will cover the service tomorrow - they are disembarking in Istanbul. They have already done some filming of the two ancestors of the Gallipoli soldiers who Cunard have invited on board. I believe the news coverage will be transmitted either tomorrow, Friday or Saturday so any Australians reading may wish to keep an eye out for it.

We are enjoying our trip and for us, even though the transit of the Suez Canal was somewhat different than our expectation with it being partially during darkness, we saw the transit from dawn onwards and are happy with what we did see. The captain made the right decision to ensure the Anzac Cove commemorations could occur.

I have met Pat, as we discovered we were sitting next to each other in the theatre, and I also attended her second talk, and have to say, what an inspirational and lovely lady she is, there were very few dry eyes in the theatre after her talk.

Formal night tonight, then Istanbul arrival at 6pm tomorrow

Alison

We have been in Dubai for the last few days enjoying a pre cruise stay - just checked AIS Marine and QE is heading our way!

We have a car booked from our hotel at 12 noon so hope to be in board enjoying lunch by 1pm -

Thank you for taking the time to share your adventures Barbara - safe travels home.

We have just over 2 weeks until we leave for Dubai for our pre cruise stay, looking forward to joining those of you on board.

Alison

It will be full as we booked it when it first came out - there may be cancellations though, so worth waitlisting

I believe there was a 12 hour delay due to dredging earlier today.

We have used FIUMICINO SHUTTLE EXPRESS from the port to the airport - it was 110 euros for 2 people in a Merc saloon - Very reliable, and a very good service

Alison

Safe travels, will be following you 'till Dubai :)

Thank you for taking the time to post this - I am looking forward to my first cruise on Queen Elizabeth in just a few months and this has aided the anticipation :-)

Marine AIS has her heading to Edinburgh -she appeared to turn when near Kinloss so maybe the wind was too much to get in.

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Grosvenor House is a 5 Star Hotel. Expect the best. You won't be Disappointed.

I agree - of the three, I would choose here - its a lovely hotel and close to Oxford Street, Mayfair, Soho, Regent Street - there are pubs and restaurants in easy walking distance.