I'm a civil servant - only doing admin work, nothing high powered! - we've been told we have to work in the office 60% of our working week - so if you're full time like me that's 3 days.
I did a 16 night cruise on Arcadia last August / September. I had read the reviews after booking and prior to the cruise and was anxious about the issues I'd heard about. I have to say we had a fantastic time and did not encounter any of the problems I'd read about. Wouldn't hesitate to cruise on her again.
A refit is scheduled for November this year.
Loving this review Sarah - thank you.
I sailed on Britannia back in 2019 and loved it - I need to cruise on her again.
And how lovely is Stavanger?! I've done the boat trip out to Pulpit Rock and it's great
Thanks for posting this Graham. I sail with Royal at the end of next month and will turn Diamond level during the cruise and I'm interested to look at Celebrity
Hi, I think the first boarding time is 11.30 am. I'm sailing on Anthem at the end of June and that was the first time that came up when I booked my boarding time. The last boarding time is 4.00 pm I believe
@Eglesbrech thanks for the info. I'm going on a cruise in June (not with P&O) and ports are Le Harve, Bordeaux (La Rochelle), Bilbao and La Coruna so it's helpful to know what's near
The cruise is at the end of June - is the app open to me now to use?
And a non-dining question please if you might know the answer - do I need to make reservations for shows / entertainment? I haven't cruised with Royal since 2018 and on those ships reservations were not needed
Sorry for asking a question that's probably been asked lots of times before... I've only had traditional dining with Royal Caribbean so far but for my forthcoming cruise on Anthem I have been allocated My Time Dining. Do I need to make reservations before I sail or can I do it when I board or each day? Any advice gratefully received.
thanks,
Sarah
@Selbourne I've just read the last few pages of your blog. Thank you for taking the time to give a great detailed review of each day. I have enjoyed following your travels. I hope your throat is now healed and I look forward to reading about your future adventures