BrianI Posted October 30, 2019 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Aurora have announced that they will show the rugby finals on the big screen in the Playhouse (cinema). To allow you to celebrate there will be quote - unlimited Buck’s Fizz, sparkling wine and fresh orange juice together with a delicious buffet lunch. Unquote. The cost for this will be £20 per person. Do you think this is reasonable and what are other ships doing? Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Fountain Posted October 30, 2019 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, BrianI said: Aurora have announced that they will show the rugby finals on the big screen in the Playhouse (cinema). To allow you to celebrate there will be quote - unlimited Buck’s Fizz, sparkling wine and fresh orange juice together with a delicious buffet lunch. Unquote. The cost for this will be £20 per person. Do you think this is reasonable and what are other ships doing? Brian Depends. If they are paying for the pictures, then that's fair enough. If you like Buck's Fizz, ( and they are actually using Champagne, which I doubt), then it's a bargain. If that were the case, I'd pay £20 for the unlimited Buck's Fizz and the Buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazwag Posted October 30, 2019 #3 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Sounds a bit "money grabbing" to me, why not just put it on for free so everybody can watch it. I would imagine a lot of people will spend money anyway. Its not as if it costs P&O anything to put it on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2019 If it's on Sport24 then presumably it will be available to everyone on their cabin TV, as well as in the sports bar, although you will have to pay for your own drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie11 Posted October 30, 2019 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2019 As long as the match is available for free elsewhere - cabins or bar - I don’t begrudge them making this offer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted October 30, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, eddie11 said: As long as the match is available for free elsewhere - cabins or bar - I don’t begrudge them making this offer That echos my view. If you can watch elsewhere then them offering a package to make an occasion of it is fine. I’m sure some rugby fans would much prefer it to be in the pub with beer though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Nomads Posted October 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2019 If my timings are right it will only be 8.00am on the ship at kick off. Not an ideal time for drinking loads of Bucks Fizz and would it not be better to have a buffet breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted October 30, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Ships time will be same as UK so 9am ko Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2019 The picture quality is likely to be far better watching in the cinema than on the television. For possibly a once in long time opportunity, I would be happy to pay for a decent experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted October 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Rugby and Bucks Fizz??? I doubt it will be busy if it is free in other bars, so no need to rush 'making your mind up' 😊 Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted October 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Gosh, they don't miss a trick do they. It was free 2 weeks ago in the pub on Aurora. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted October 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: Rugby and Bucks Fizz??? I doubt it will be busy if it is free in other bars, so no need to rush 'making your mind up' 😊 Andy At least in the cinema you would get a decent view though, I suspect the bars will be very, very busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted October 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) There are quite a few screens though? Also you can watch it on your TV Is it a sea day though? Edited October 30, 2019 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laticmon Posted October 30, 2019 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2019 On Ventura last week the semi-final was screened in Havana on big screen/all the tv screens and also in Exchange. Very busy and a great atmosphere ebven though the ship was alongside in Cherbourg. There was coffee/tea supplied and also breakfast barms, plus the bars were open too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennybluehat Posted October 30, 2019 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2019 "Swing low sweet chariot" COME ON ENGLAND!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted October 31, 2019 #16 Share Posted October 31, 2019 We are due to go down to Southampton to stay in hotel prior to a cruise on QM2 so have delayed our departure from home just hope there is no extra time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted October 31, 2019 #17 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 hours ago, majortom10 said: We are due to go down to Southampton to stay in hotel prior to a cruise on QM2 so have delayed our departure from home just hope there is no extra time. A delayed departure is nothing, I have known family weddings to be put back by a few hours depending on what has happened in the Melrose Sevens far less a World Cup. Enjoy the match. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ22 Posted November 1, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 1, 2019 They showed the semi final on Oceana last week in the pub and the nightclub, and it was on tv in cabins. They also brought round free bacon rolls, but not enough to go round. The bar was open for drinks. The deal they're offering on Aurora is fine if you'll drink £20 worth of sparkling wine at that time in the morning, but a bottle of Prosecco is only about £20 on board, and there's so much food on offer anyway there doesn't seem much point in a buffet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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