Portsmouth to Bilboa Spain Mini Cruise

[gismo1554]

OK not sure if this is the right place but wanted to ask about the mini cruise P&O offer. I'm looking at doing a mini cruise for my 30th birthday and wanted to find out what is included and what isn't? Also anyone any idea how much the extras cost?

[BrianI]

We have done the ferry to Spain. Its not the same as a cruise and all you get is transportation and a cabin (if booked). Food is extra although costs are not unreasonable. There is very little entertainment. However it is a good way to get to Spain. Please note that P&O ferries is a totally different company to P&O cruises and there is no connection between the two. P&O ferries is owned by the Arabs (part of DP World) whereas P&O cruises is part of the Anglo American company Carnival.

Brian

[Single Cruiser]

I'm guessing from a none national the whole ferry/cruise thing could be confused. Especially when they are selling the ferry service as an overnight mini cruise!

http://www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages/template/routes_portsmouth_-_bilbao_routes_-_portsmouth_-_bilbao.htm

 

They are withdrawing that route in September anyway.

 

But as mentioned above different company. The default last time I caught the ferry was you got a reclining chair to sleep in and could upgrade to a bunk bed cabin!

 

If you want to do a p&o mini cruise do one to Bruges from Southampton.

[gismo1554]

Thanks both.I really asn't sure as I've never used either company so didn't know if they were the same. Good to know though.

 

Sarah