Guided tour

[magpieman]

I've had an email from P&O offering me a guided tour of a ship and a three course lunch for £25 pp, I rather fancy this but it doesn't mention parking arrangements, any one been on one of these? Is there a car park nearby?

[terry99]

I went on one of these. A good way to see a ship that you haven't been on. We were directed to a car park right opposite the ship (no charge). You usually get a voucher for £25 for a future cruise booking.

 

Terry

[magpieman]

Thanks Terry. :)

[simonpjd]

That sounds fantastic. How did you get an invite. Is it worth asking P&O.

[terry99]

Our invitation was by unsolicited letter with colour leaflet showing what to expect. We were able to choose between 3 ships (each a different date). It was for 4 people so we took 2 friends who hadn't cruised before.

I don't know how they select invitees (we had cruised with P&O before). I guess it may be worth contacting the Marketing Dept..

Terry

[dorsetlad]

If you telephone 0871 711 0258, you can ask for a visit. We did it last year when we wanted to visit Oceana. It might help to pick a particular ship, and say you are thinking of booking a cruise on her, but would like to have a look first.

 

Brian

[daiB]

If you telephone 0871 711 0258, you can ask for a visit. We did it last year when we wanted to visit Oceana. It might help to pick a particular ship, and say you are thinking of booking a cruise on her, but would like to have a look first.

 

Brian

 

:cool:Do you think I would get away with that?:D

 

 

 

Gan Canny

 

 

 

Dai

[dorsetlad]

I wouldn't think so Dai, I imagine you've been on all of them.:)

 

Brian

[magpieman]

We received an email from P&O, we've only been on one cruise and that was last year.

[KirkNC]

I bet at the end of the tour they have a place to sign up for a future cruise :p.

[Freecall]

I bet at the end of the tour they have a place to sign up for a future cruise :p.

 

I am sure that they do.

 

........and your point is?

[dorsetlad]

They do, and it is usually accompanied by a good offer.:)

 

Brian

[terry99]

The vouchers that we received were valid for any booking that we made within 3 months of the visit.

The attendees were split into small groups, each allocated a guide, and after the tour, we all ended up in the MDR where we had lunch with wine.

We thought that there may then be some sort of 'sales pitch'; but no: after lunch we were escorted ashore after a very enjoyable visit.

Terry

[magpieman]

Just booked a tour and lunch on the Aurora, the car parking is free, we are looking forward to it.

 

Where's the best place to stow away? :rolleyes: