Gwendy

Food and service very average in Waterfront. Only changes every 3 days. Love how menus are passed from one table to another without cleaning, wiping them down. So different from when we first cruised with P&O many years ago, when they did full silver service and you had a booking each night with the same table. The afternoon tea has gone as well. The pantry shuts for the afternoon so no luck there.

I believe it is dependant on how much you spend in the casino.

Izumi bath has separate times for men and women. You shower before getting in to huge heated pool naked. Fantastic view through large clear windows. After the hot pool there are scented showers and a special outdoor area with another hot tub, bathers required in the outside area. Lol

Thanks for info. We leave on Friday for Melbourne Cup Cruise. We have purchased coffee, soft drink, mock tail, water package so will be interesting to see if I get my money’s worth. No use me buying an alcohol package, one drink and I find a corner to go to sleep. Even in my twenties I would do the same. Lol.

Over 50 cruises and have only ever seen one fight onboard which was dealt with quickly and efficiently by security. However as at home or on a cruise I do not drink to excess or take illegal drugs and do not go to stranger’s homes or cabins. Have complained a couple of times but never thought I might have been thrown overboard for doing so. just a beat up by Ch 9.

Aware of all in your reply just stating changes from original itinerary. We were planning to walk to tram 109 from Station Pier on Wednesday morning for a short visit to the city, now time too short and you have to use a shuttle out of port as it is an industrial port. Price to be advised once on board. Lol

Other changes P&O Encounter, Melbourne Cup cruise docks at Station Pier on Monday 31 October and then moves to Mirrat Terminal, very industrial for Tuesday and Wednesday. Also leaving at 12 noon on Wednesday instead of 4 pm. Not much time to do anything on Wednesday.