gadabout60 Posted May 17, 2021 #20851 Share Posted May 17, 2021 For me I don’t want the gimmicks but Celebrity offers more class than P&O but no unnecessary gimmicks. They will be my first choice when I cruise again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 17, 2021 #20852 Share Posted May 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, gadabout60 said: For me I don’t want the gimmicks but Celebrity offers more class than P&O but no unnecessary gimmicks. They will be my first choice when I cruise again I agree that Celebrity offers more class, but that comes at a price! As a poor pensioner, I am "time rich, cash poor" , so opt for less class but more time at sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 17, 2021 #20853 Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, wowzz said: Just shows we have similar tastes! I just don't understand why people want to go on a cruise, and then want to pretend they are in a park, or a circus, or an amusement park. And as for having a balcony overlooking a public space- just why? Having said that, if that is what some people want to do, so be it. As is well known, the last cruise I booked is on Azura in March 23, because the price outweighed my reservations about the size of the ship. However, the next cruise I book, for summer 2023 will be on Saga. No gimmicks, and I will feel that I am actually at sea. Because maybe when it’s pitch black and you can’t see anything from your balcony cabin facing the sea at night but if you are facing ‘Central Park’ can enjoy listening to a string quartet from the comfort of your balcony, or watch an aquatic show in the Aqua Theatre. Edited May 17, 2021 by peteukmcr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted May 18, 2021 #20854 Share Posted May 18, 2021 6 hours ago, peteukmcr said: Because maybe when it’s pitch black and you can’t see anything from your balcony cabin facing the sea at night but if you are facing ‘Central Park’ can enjoy listening to a string quartet from the comfort of your balcony, or watch an aquatic show in the Aqua Theatre. I just love sitting in Central Park, great photo. Michelle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20855 Share Posted May 18, 2021 8 hours ago, wowzz said: But is that important on a cruise ship? Couldn't you just go to a circus? Graham - not a pop at you - you have cruised enough to make your own decisions, but I just don't understand why people need to be entertained in this way, apart, of course, from inflating fares! Before Covid19 cruise ships were sailing full and most cruiselines were incorporating new things on their new ships to attract passengers. Flow riders(surfing),dodgem cars, bowling alleys, casinos,mini golf, various simulators,state of the art gyms,North Star viewing platform,moving restaurants at sea,ice rinks and the list goes on. You can still lie in the sun or sit in the shade with a book if you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20856 Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 hours ago, peteukmcr said: Because maybe when it’s pitch black and you can’t see anything from your balcony cabin facing the sea at night but if you are facing ‘Central Park’ can enjoy listening to a string quartet from the comfort of your balcony, or watch an aquatic show in the Aqua Theatre. Nice picture of Central Park. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted May 18, 2021 #20857 Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 hours ago, peteukmcr said: Because maybe when it’s pitch black and you can’t see anything from your balcony cabin facing the sea at night but if you are facing ‘Central Park’ can enjoy listening to a string quartet from the comfort of your balcony, or watch an aquatic show in the Aqua Theatre. Good for people watching too, I would imagine 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20858 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Dermotsgirl said: Good for people watching too, I would imagine 👍 There are a number of speciality restaurants with outdoor seating on Central Park too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 18, 2021 #20859 Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 minute ago, grapau27 said: Nice picture of Central Park. Great photo and it is a favourite spot for the cruise line photographers on formal night. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted May 18, 2021 #20860 Share Posted May 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, grapau27 said: There are a number of speciality restaurants with outdoor seating on Central Park too. It sounds great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 18, 2021 #20861 Share Posted May 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Presto2 said: Yip, the same here. Anyway off to watch our Jane again now ...... some people don't like her but she always makes us smile She was great last week,she lost her voice halfway thru. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted May 18, 2021 #20862 Share Posted May 18, 2021 11 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said: They are fantastic, in fact all the shows we went too were fab, ice skating, diving, and cats as well. WHAT! they throw cats off highboards,disgraceful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted May 18, 2021 #20863 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Wow. Those pictures of Central Park look amazing - and Pauline looks as elegant as ever Graham. I haven't sailed on any of these lines. I've been a Cunard, Princess, but mostly P&O girl, all my cruising life. So it will be an interesting comparison to sail on MSC's Virtuosa in August with my two teens. I believe Virtuosa also has a lot of bells and whistles which the girls, I'm sure, will love. I originally booked this MSC cruise because they were offering a really good BLC discount for all passengers. Since then P&O have joined the party and are also offering a 50% discount - so I've booked Iona in September - just for me. Next year the whole family is back on Ventura to the Med. I did look at other lines at the time of booking but price was prohibitive for a family of 5 and Ventura was still affordable for us. I am however so grateful for the BLC discount as I will get 14 days on two cruise lines - an amazing and unexpected gift. Have a good day everyone. Best wishes to all. Jane.x 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 18, 2021 #20864 Share Posted May 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, brian1 said: She was great last week,she lost her voice halfway thru. Only 2 more episodes to go and that's it for Jane. Susan Calman is taking over. Just wondered if Jane made the decision to stop making these programs as her partner Ed (who died very recently) was ill? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted May 18, 2021 #20865 Share Posted May 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, peteukmcr said: Great photo and it is a favourite spot for the cruise line photographers on formal night. All these pictures of Central Park make we want to book a cruise on an Oasis class ship again!! Don’t get me wrong, I like the other ships as well. Celebrity for their food and Martini Bar, MSC for glitz and glamour, P & O for seamless travel when flying and formal nights, Royal for entertainment options. On Princess next year for first time... Michelle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted May 18, 2021 #20866 Share Posted May 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, peteukmcr said: Only 2 more episodes to go and that's it for Jane. Susan Calman is taking over. Just wondered if Jane made the decision to stop making these programs as her partner Ed (who died very recently) was ill? Oh I didn't know that Ed had died. How sad. I like Jane McDonald and she does make me laugh even though you can see the quips and facial expressions coming. However, I like Susan Calman too and love her style of presentation so look forward to seeing what they managed to film with her before the lock-down. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20867 Share Posted May 18, 2021 50 minutes ago, Peanut006 said: I just love sitting in Central Park, great photo. Michelle In 2016 when we were on Harmony out of Barcelona we were sitting in Central Park drinking our free loyalty Champagne and one of the live singers was an original member of Gerry and the Pacemakers. He was thrilled when we said we knew him and we asked him to sing Ferry across the Mersey and soon there was a large crowd and he then sang. You will never walk alone and other favourites. Graham. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted May 18, 2021 #20868 Share Posted May 18, 2021 7 hours ago, peteukmcr said: Because maybe when it’s pitch black and you can’t see anything from your balcony cabin facing the sea at night but if you are facing ‘Central Park’ can enjoy listening to a string quartet from the comfort of your balcony But that's what we enjoy! We want to sit on the balcony and enjoy the sound of the sea, watch the moonlight on the water, not hearing music or people. I totally understand why people might enjoy Central Park, but it's not the sort of cruising that we enjoy. Might as well go and stay in a multi storey hotel! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted May 18, 2021 #20869 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Good morning, all these photos of cruise ships are cruel, I want to sail on one ! Strange day yesterday weather wise, awful heavy rain up until 3pm, then the clouds disappeared, the sun came out and we sat on the patio fro an hour, typical British weather. Hope for more sunshine today, garden tidy up and relax on the patio. Stay safe 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20870 Share Posted May 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, Dermotsgirl said: It sounds great. It is. The Royal Caribbean Oasis class is our favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted May 18, 2021 #20871 Share Posted May 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, grapau27 said: It is. The Royal Caribbean Oasis class is our favourite. Ours too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20872 Share Posted May 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Beckett said: Wow. Those pictures of Central Park look amazing - and Pauline looks as elegant as ever Graham. I haven't sailed on any of these lines. I've been a Cunard, Princess, but mostly P&O girl, all my cruising life. So it will be an interesting comparison to sail on MSC's Virtuosa in August with my two teens. I believe Virtuosa also has a lot of bells and whistles which the girls, I'm sure, will love. I originally booked this MSC cruise because they were offering a really good BLC discount for all passengers. Since then P&O have joined the party and are also offering a 50% discount - so I've booked Iona in September - just for me. Next year the whole family is back on Ventura to the Med. I did look at other lines at the time of booking but price was prohibitive for a family of 5 and Ventura was still affordable for us. I am however so grateful for the BLC discount as I will get 14 days on two cruise lines - an amazing and unexpected gift. Have a good day everyone. Best wishes to all. Jane.x Thanks Jane. Sounds like you have some wonderful cruises booked. Graham x. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted May 18, 2021 #20873 Share Posted May 18, 2021 For the next 2 years we have booked. Britannia Azura Anthem Independence Oasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted May 18, 2021 #20874 Share Posted May 18, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, grapau27 said: For the next 2 years we have booked. Britannia Azura Anthem Independence Oasis Up to May 2023 we have booked MSC Virtuosa (June 2021) Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady (Aug 2021) Jewel (Oct 2021) Ovation (March 2022 - but we are likely to cancel that due to ongoing restrictions in entering Australia) Marella Discovery 2 (old Legend of the Seas) NCL Epic (June 2022) Carnival Mardi Gras (October 2022) NCL Prima (May 2023) Need to fit Iona in somewhere! Edited May 18, 2021 by peteukmcr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted May 18, 2021 #20875 Share Posted May 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Thanks Jane. Sounds like you have some wonderful cruises booked. Graham x. I have Graham - and I'm really looking forward to them all. I'm a very lucky girl to have so much to be thankful for. At the surgery, everyone is really flagging now and I am trying to persuade all the staff to take a break - even if it's just a week at home. They've all done such a wonderful job managing the Covid vaccine bookings, marshalling at the hub, and being open to public. Although the vaccinators get all the acclaim for doing such a great job, and they have, it's the behind the scenes guys and girls who have held it all together. Have a good day Graham. Best wishes to you and Pauline. Jane.x 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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