sxphil Posted February 22, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Taking over the Whole Sailing on Britannia 2nd April out of Barcelona? Anybody on here already booked ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink-belle Posted February 22, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I did see a thread about this a little while ago, i think those that had booked were given the option to cancel or change to a different sailing, due to port changes caused by the overnight stop. i really like Ant and Dec, but this would all be a bit too much for me, interested to hear if anyone is onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeholiday2 Posted February 22, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2016 This link gives most of the detail Phil. http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/58747/po-cruises-britannia-to-host-ant-and-decs-saturday-night-takeaway The basic (inside) price increased slightly when it was announced, but soon after went very low £799 and has now increased to £999. There will be some disruption as certain areas of the ship will be closed off for up to 4 days. Changing the itinerary also upset some, but those that booked before have at least had the chance of a refund. We thought about this cruise as it falls just right for the Easter School holidays here, but decided against it, waiting until the May half term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted February 22, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks for the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejuggler Posted February 22, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Saw the back end of this god forsaken programme and immediately thought that P&O must be really desperate for publicity and passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxphil Posted February 22, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Pmsl I actually like Ant & Dec But not all the freebie winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Green Posted February 22, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2016 From the publicity I've seen for this, I think Ant and Dec are only on board for the two days in Barcelona to actually film the show. Obviously there'll be some disruption from setting up and tearing down for the shoot in the days before and after, but if Saturday Night Takeaway isn't your thing, I don't think the whole cruise is being turned into one long floating version of the show :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugula Posted February 22, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I wish someone would take Ant and Dec away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted February 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2016 In my experience TV crews rule the roost and become very restrictive about access when filming. This is ok for a short while in or around your surroundings - but there is no way I would go on a cruise with this going on. Nothing against A&D but I would want paying to go on a cruise like this as opposed to paying to go on it [emoji23] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florry Posted February 22, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I wish someone would take Ant and Dec away. [emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorsetlad Posted February 23, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Glad I'm not on that cruise. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio41 Posted February 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Glad I'm not on that cruise. Brian You and me both.:) At least on television you can turn it over, onboard ship you cannot get away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted February 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2016 You and me both.:) At least on television you can turn it over, onboard ship you cannot get away from it. Very easily. Stay off the top deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted February 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi Dai Great to see you back. Trust you had a great holiday? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 23, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm on this cruise with my wife and 2 kids. Didn't realise that there would be parts of the ship off limits. They have closed the main pool deck areas for 2 days to build then dismantle the stage. Both days while in Barcelona, so most will be off the ship. The plunge pool is specifically designated for teens and the adults have the spa pool for use, so lack of pools shouldn't be an issue. The celebs fly in and fly out, so the highlight of the entertainment is Jacki Graham in Lamplighters :rolleyes: What really annoys me is that P&O are giving away so many places, I'm told 50 cabins (which may be more if there are still unsold ones left in the final week) This worries me as "atmosphere" may be a little more party orientated than I'm used to... We shall see :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 23, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Very easily. Stay off the top deck. A select few have been invited to an Ant and Dec Meet and Greet, I suspect it's only for suite passengers and those on the top two Peninsular tiers. Top deck is by invitation ONLY on Saturday, you have to receive a "golden ticket" invitation in your cabin to even watch the show. My 13 year old is desperate to meet Ant and Dec so if there's anything CC can do put in a good word for her. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted February 23, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi Dai Great to see you back. Trust you had a great holiday? :) It was terrible ;) drinking, eating, doing nothing, being waited on. I will never do it again, well this month well not for a long while, well not till June anyway. :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticalmother Posted February 23, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2016 It was terrible ;) drinking, eating, doing nothing, being waited on. I will never do it again, well this month well not for a long while, well not till June anyway. :) :) :) DaiB .....do feel for you. How are you going to fill your days for the next few months? :D:D Where are you off to in June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted February 24, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 24, 2016 DaiB .....do feel for you. How are you going to fill your days for the next few months? :D:D Where are you off to in June? Iceland on Azura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It was terrible ;) drinking, eating, doing nothing, being waited on. I will never do it again, well this month well not for a long while, well not till June anyway. :) :) :) It's a hard life being forced to go on these cruises. We have already got withdrawal symptoms due to only having an April cruise currently booked, must find the time to look for cruises that we can do later in the year, I hate to come home without the next one to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted February 24, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Top deck is by invitation ONLY on Saturday, you have to receive a "golden ticket" invitation in your cabin to even watch the show. Wow, that is not good - the only reason you would go on this would be to watch the show surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted February 24, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Wow, that is not good - the only reason you would go on this would be to watch the show surely. Many people had booked before this was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinyork Posted February 24, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Iceland on Azura. Dai, we've done Iceland twice. Have info on tours, things to see if you would like it. We've done Rekyavik and Akureyri. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted February 24, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Dai, we've done Iceland twice. Have info on tours, things to see if you would like it. We've done Rekyavik and Akureyri. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Cheers Kevin, they would have to be where I can go with my scooter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Cruiser2 Posted February 24, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Cheers Kevin, they would have to be where I can go with my scooter.. I'm guessing you like P&O by the cruises you have been on and going on this year. You should get priority stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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