Kernel Fudge Posted January 17, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hiya all. Looking forward to departing Southampton on Azura in March. So my question: you've boarded, managed to find the cabin (sorry, stateroom!), the bags are on the bed, the World's a beautiful place. So what now? Could any of you fine people give me the inside line on where to head for cast-off? Favourite places, decks, etc. hopefully one where my wife and I can indulge in a small sherry :D whilst taking in the excitement of the moment! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted January 18, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2012 You will be required to attend the muster at around 4pm. Your location is shown on the back of the door and further information will be broadcast. After that, you could make your way to the promenade deck, listen to the band playing on the quayside, and there will be waiters coming around with trays of champagne (chargeable) should you require some to celebrate. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted January 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hiya all. Looking forward to departing Southampton on Azura in March. So my question: you've boarded, managed to find the cabin (sorry, stateroom!), the bags are on the bed, the World's a beautiful place. So what now? Could any of you fine people give me the inside line on where to head for cast-off? Favourite places, decks, etc. hopefully one where my wife and I can indulge in a small sherry :D whilst taking in the excitement of the moment! Thank you! The cases will not necessarily be outside your cabin (won't be on the bed), when you are allowed to go to your cabin at 2pm when the 'cabins are ready announcement is made. The cases arrive in dribs and drabs - if you are lucky and one or 2 have arrived, agree, start unpacking and settling in. Then read the arrival newspaper and info in the cabin..Decide if you want to book the excellent supplement restaurants Sindu -Indian, the fab Glasshouse supper club with wine to match each course, and Seventeen... I would say go straight away (before 4pm muster) - find each of the restaurants, look at the menus, if you fancy a special evening with a table for 2 there, book a night then to ensure you get in, as these restaurants can become fully booked as the cruise progresses. Don't book a table there on a formal night, as formal night menus in the main dining room are pretty good anyway. Also make any other bookings you want at this time - the retreat - and Salon/Spa appointments. then, go to muster, and after that...the cruise begins and you can begin to relax and enjoy your cruise..:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted January 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hiya all. Looking forward to departing Southampton on Azura in March. So my question: you've boarded, managed to find the cabin (sorry, stateroom!), the bags are on the bed, the World's a beautiful place. So what now? Could any of you fine people give me the inside line on where to head for cast-off? Favourite places, decks, etc. hopefully one where my wife and I can indulge in a small sherry :D whilst taking in the excitement of the moment! Thank you! Don't know about Azura, but our favourite spot on sister-ship Ventura has always been the Terrace Bar, right at the stern on deck 15. Don't know if they'd have sherry there, though: The Blue Bar or The Glasshouse might be the best places for that. At sea on a good day, I've also always enjoyed Breaker's Bar up on deck 16. And for me, 'cabin' is right, rather than stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted January 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2012 P&O have cabins, Cunard have staterooms! Assuming you have unpacked and read the Horizon, I usually explore the ship to remind myself where everything is, then muster drill, then head off to the promenade deck for sailaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesteelo Posted January 20, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2012 P&O have cabins, Cunard have staterooms! Assuming you have unpacked and read the Horizon, I usually explore the ship to remind myself where everything is, then muster drill, then head off to the promenade deck for sailaway. Is the whole cabin/stateroom thing with P&O quite recent? I remember when I booked on Ventura it was clearly advertised as 'staterooms', and now it is 'cabins'. If so, I wonder what made them change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted January 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Is the whole cabin/stateroom thing with P&O quite recent? I remember when I booked on Ventura it was clearly advertised as 'staterooms', and now it is 'cabins'. If so, I wonder what made them change. They may well call them 'staterooms' in the some of the literature, but general British parlance is to describe them as cabins. 'Stateroom' is an american expression. I think it comes from the fact that in American english, 'cabin' has some unfortunate connotations: a cabin would be somewhere out in the country or in the woods that you used as retreat. It might not have power or plumbing, for example. The nearest British english equivalent might be 'hut'. In British english, I think cabin is used pretty exclusively for accommodations on board ships, and it's a neutral term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bahrain_not_dubai! Posted January 22, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2012 They may well call them 'staterooms' in the some of the literature, but general British parlance is to describe them as cabins. 'Stateroom' is an american expression. I think it comes from the fact that in American english, 'cabin' has some unfortunate connotations: a cabin would be somewhere out in the country or in the woods that you used as retreat. It might not have power or plumbing, for example. The nearest British english equivalent might be 'hut'. In British english, I think cabin is used pretty exclusively for accommodations on board ships, and it's a neutral term. You are right- Cunard still calls them staterooms as they sell cruises to the USA too, rather than just the UK. I like cabins :). Makes me feel like I'm on a ship, not some government building :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Fudge Posted January 22, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks very much for your input everyone - much appreciated. I'll definitely look into booking the speciality restaurants: we have our anniversary and my birthday whilst aboard. Think I'll forget the 'sherry' and go for some fizz instead! Cheers!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Sharon Posted January 22, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Is the whole cabin/stateroom thing with P&O quite recent? I remember when I booked on Ventura it was clearly advertised as 'staterooms', and now it is 'cabins'. If so, I wonder what made them change. Not sure since when, but they are very insistent they are called cabins (or suites of course) nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Fudge Posted January 22, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Cabin it is then! What about the hammocks? do we order a double?.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwinds Posted January 29, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Prom deck for me glass of champange and listen to the band and wave at those on the dock or visitors lounge.... I loved it years back when they gave you streamers but now you get a flag to wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraLass41 Posted January 29, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Agree, after all my bookings are made, I'm on prom deck too for sailaway:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylizcat Posted January 29, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2012 They don't always have a band at Southampton, only sometimes. The P & O sailaway party from there always seems like a non-event to me! You go, but nothing happens! Apart from them trying to sell you a glass of champagne of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted January 29, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Always had a band when I have cruised, regardless of terminal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernel Fudge Posted January 29, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks vm all. Must admit on our previous voyage (Sea Princess out of Ft Lauderdale) I still fondly remember people waving, one guy playing a trumpet out of an adjacent apartment block (Princess employee??), etc, so will be looking fwd to sailing from home turf. Yes, I thought they had a band at Southampton also... So, what's the going rate for champagne (champagne or Asti :eek: ??) currently? cheers! Kernel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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