Rare Vampiress88 Posted April 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I know some of you asked me questions before. Can’t remember where or what. Remind me and I’ll try and find out before I leave. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted April 19, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2023 25 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said: I know some of you asked me questions before. Can’t remember where or what. Remind me and I’ll try and find out before I leave. Are there any queues to be concerned about anywhere? If so where and what times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted April 19, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted April 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: Are there any queues to be concerned about anywhere? If so where and what times? I haven’t really experienced much but this isn’t classed as school holidays so I would expect the ship to be quieter than last cruise. I queued for the dinning opening at 5.30. Wasn’t really more than 10mins. We also did the virtual queue once and that was only a few minutes. I have only booked table for 4 and 6. no idea the turn around time for a table for two. Tbh looking around it’s the big tables you see empty and the little two tables are full. Some of the bars are a little slow. I queued when we got to olden. Not really p&o fault that though. however, the 710 is fully booked. I haven’t been able to get in at all unless it’s 12.15am and I’ve got no chance at that time. Also by Tuesday the olive grove, beach house and sindhu are all booked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cloudyrain Posted April 19, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 19, 2023 57 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: Are there any queues to be concerned about anywhere? If so where and what times? We were on during the Easter cruise and there was some queuing for drinks (especially the first few days) but it got easier and it became easier to avoid the queues and getting the timing right! For dining, the app queuing was great: we needed a table for 6 and never waited long - even when it said there were 20/30 in front of us in the queue we never waited more than 10/20 minutes. There were queues in the Quays at peak times, but they move really fast and there were always tables (especially a little further away, more towards Sindhu). The only queue of note was at Olden, and to leave the ship at disembarkation - but it was Easter and there were large family groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted April 19, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Vampiress88 said: I haven’t really experienced much but this isn’t classed as school holidays so I would expect the ship to be quieter than last cruise. I queued for the dinning opening at 5.30. Wasn’t really more than 10mins. We also did the virtual queue once and that was only a few minutes. I have only booked table for 4 and 6. no idea the turn around time for a table for two. Tbh looking around it’s the big tables you see empty and the little two tables are full. Some of the bars are a little slow. I queued when we got to olden. Not really p&o fault that though. however, the 710 is fully booked. I haven’t been able to get in at all unless it’s 12.15am and I’ve got no chance at that time. Also by Tuesday the olive grove, beach house and sindhu are all booked up. When we were on Olive Grove opened for new bookings every day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durie1989 Posted April 19, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Do you know if you can get ice delivered to your cabin ? I was going to bring my own G&T but can’t drink it without ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted April 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Durie1989 said: Do you know if you can get ice delivered to your cabin ? I was going to bring my own G&T but can’t drink it without ice. Yes just ask your cabin steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durie1989 Posted April 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Thank you, but if the cabin steward isn’t about ? Sorry not been on a cruise for 5yrs so not sure how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted April 19, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Vampiress88 said: I haven’t really experienced much but this isn’t classed as school holidays so I would expect the ship to be quieter than last cruise. I queued for the dinning opening at 5.30. Wasn’t really more than 10mins. We also did the virtual queue once and that was only a few minutes. I have only booked table for 4 and 6. no idea the turn around time for a table for two. Tbh looking around it’s the big tables you see empty and the little two tables are full. Some of the bars are a little slow. I queued when we got to olden. Not really p&o fault that though. however, the 710 is fully booked. I haven’t been able to get in at all unless it’s 12.15am and I’ve got no chance at that time. Also by Tuesday the olive grove, beach house and sindhu are all booked up. Thanks Vamps Try arriving at 710 club ten mins before a time slot and asking if they have space if you do want to try it in there. They can normally get you in I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted April 19, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 19, 2023 8 hours ago, Cloudyrain said: We were on during the Easter cruise and there was some queuing for drinks (especially the first few days) but it got easier and it became easier to avoid the queues and getting the timing right! For dining, the app queuing was great: we needed a table for 6 and never waited long - even when it said there were 20/30 in front of us in the queue we never waited more than 10/20 minutes. There were queues in the Quays at peak times, but they move really fast and there were always tables (especially a little further away, more towards Sindhu). The only queue of note was at Olden, and to leave the ship at disembarkation - but it was Easter and there were large family groups. What is the queue at Olden. Getting on or off the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted April 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, Durie1989 said: Thank you, but if the cabin steward isn’t about ? Sorry not been on a cruise for 5yrs so not sure how it works. When your steward meets you when you arrive at your cabin ask for ice to be delivered every day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted April 19, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) The only queues I saw were for the photographer on formal night. Oh and to see Gary Barlow. But the queues were to get good seats. Edited April 19, 2023 by daiB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisashusband Posted April 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Gettingwarmer said: When your steward meets you when you arrive at your cabin ask for ice to be delivered every day. We asked our cabin steward at the beginning of the week and we’ve had a full ice bucket in our fridge every day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted April 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 20, 2023 You mention swimming a few times. Which pools are you using and are they all useable and comfortable warmth wise? You've been blessed with what looks like wonderful weather which I assume means more people using the outside space. How do you think this would be affected if it was raining, ie is there enough space and things to do inside on seadays if the weather is inclement, do you think there would be queues forming? Did you by any chance see the excursion programme at the beginning of the cruise and if so were the trips mostly sold out before boarding, ie if anyone booked onboard with their OBC would they have a good choice? I have family members onboard with you and they are very enthusiastic so I understand it's going well for you all greatly aided by the beautiful spring weather. Loving the pictures of the girls, how about a nice family group picture of you all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted April 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 20, 2023 11 hours ago, Durie1989 said: Thank you, but if the cabin steward isn’t about ? Sorry not been on a cruise for 5yrs so not sure how it works. If you ask the steward for daily ice when he introduces himself on day 1, he will deliver it daily in the afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durie1989 Posted April 20, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 20, 2023 20 hours ago, Gettingwarmer said: When your steward meets you when you arrive at your cabin ask for ice to be delivered every day. Thank you 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted April 22, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Yes we have had to queue a few times at the bar when waiters weren’t coming around 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cloudyrain Posted April 23, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/19/2023 at 10:19 PM, Interestedcruisefan said: What is the queue at Olden. Getting on or off the ship? Getting off the ship to get the buses to the Glacier/Skylift, after the first hour or so they passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted April 24, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted April 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Cloudyrain said: Getting off the ship to get the buses to the Glacier/Skylift, after the first hour or so they passed. yes then queued at the sky lift instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TigerB Posted April 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Vampires, if it's not too much trouble can you ask a question of the Epicurean restaurant host about the Norwegian tasting menu, please? I want to know if the vegetarian needs to be requested ahead of dining? Thanks 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted April 25, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, TigerB said: Vampires, if it's not too much trouble can you ask a question of the Epicurean restaurant host about the Norwegian tasting menu, please? I want to know if the vegetarian needs to be requested ahead of dining? Thanks 🙂 Sorry hun no longer on the iona. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TigerB Posted April 25, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Vampiress88 said: Sorry hun no longer on the iona. Ah, that boat has sailed! I only saw your thread last night when I had data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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