Rare Presto2 Posted May 13, 2023 #101 Share Posted May 13, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 7:52 PM, Bill Y said: Interesting comment, as we thought that up selling for food etc originated from your side of the Atlantic. Interesting as we have always found the speciality restaurants on Celebrity to be WAY more expensive than on P&O. Similarly, the drinks. Put that with the cost of the cruise compared to Celebrity and you could probably eat in the Epicurean every night and still have 'change' left over after your cruise. (If you get me) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted May 26, 2023 #102 Share Posted May 26, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 9:30 PM, Grumpella said: I will be doing a review of this experience, as I appreciate everything I have learned on cruisecritic. This will be our 17th cruise: 5 on Carnival, 7 on Norwegian, 2 on Celebrity, 1 on Holland America and 1 on Royal Caribbean. We are a married couple, 59 and 63. We are flying out tomorrow from Boston to Heathrow. We booked tickets on the National Express bus to get to and from Southampton and will be staying at the Holiday Inn. That's all I can report at this time. lol Hiya! I have an American friend doing this cruise in July with me! Did you need any visa or extra documentation to do this cruise? Any tips for an American experiencing this as his first cruise ever?! Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Grumpella Posted May 26, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted May 26, 2023 No extra documentation or visa needed. I just think as an American your friend might be a little disappointed with the food. Just very different options than I have had on other cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted May 26, 2023 #104 Share Posted May 26, 2023 44 minutes ago, Grumpella said: No extra documentation or visa needed. I just think as an American your friend might be a little disappointed with the food. Just very different options than I have had on other cruises. Thanks for your quick reply, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ray Posted May 31, 2023 #105 Share Posted May 31, 2023 On 5/2/2023 at 1:55 PM, Britboys said: Absolutely right Harry. The ones in the Aurora Horizon last summer were disgusting... On Arcadia this month the omelettes were delicious - cooked freshly to order with a wide choice of fillings. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted May 31, 2023 #106 Share Posted May 31, 2023 32 minutes ago, Red Ray said: On Arcadia this month the omelettes were delicious - cooked freshly to order with a wide choice of fillings. I hope things are like that on Aurora this summer... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted June 9, 2023 #107 Share Posted June 9, 2023 On 5/26/2023 at 11:45 PM, Grumpella said: No extra documentation or visa needed. I just think as an American your friend might be a little disappointed with the food. Just very different options than I have had on other cruises. What cruise insurance did you get? He's not sure which one to get as an American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Grumpella Posted June 9, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted June 9, 2023 I bought the insurance from our TA, who said it would satisfy P and O. Since she is authorized to sell P and O cruises to Americans, I took her word for it. When doing online check in, we were asked to give the name of our insurance company, address, phone number. No questions were asked at embarkation. I did have my policy on my phone if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted June 9, 2023 #109 Share Posted June 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, Grumpella said: I bought the insurance from our TA, who said it would satisfy P and O. Since she is authorized to sell P and O cruises to Americans, I took her word for it. When doing online check in, we were asked to give the name of our insurance company, address, phone number. No questions were asked at embarkation. I did have my policy on my phone if needed. Thx- do you happen to know the name of the company. The P&O agents said for non uk, insurance isn't mandatory. Although obvs defo getting it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzytelly Posted June 9, 2023 #110 Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) On 5/11/2023 at 9:12 PM, Grumpella said: Lol, that is probably true, but we don’t pay extra for food on this side of the Atlantic either. Well you do on all the Princess ships that we have been on, that is if you want to go to the speciality restaurants. Just the same as on P & O. In all our years of cruising we have only paid for a speciality restaurant twice. Editing to mention omelettes. The ones in the MDR are great, they are not on the menu anymore for some reason but just ask for them. At least on Ventura, Iona and Arvia since Covid you can just ask. The ones in the buffet perhaps not so good, I never tried, didn’t look very appealing. Edited June 9, 2023 by Jazzytelly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Grumpella Posted June 9, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted June 9, 2023 The name was General something. Sorry I delete all my stuff after a cruise. I would definitely get. And I would be surprised if your friend did not need, out TA told us we did need. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA10 Posted June 9, 2023 #112 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Jazzytelly said: Editing to mention omelettes. The ones in the MDR are great, they are not on the menu anymore for some reason but just ask for them. At least on Ventura, Iona and Arvia since Covid you can just ask. Thank you for mentioning this Jazzytelly. We do like the occasional omelette, so great to know we can ask for it in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted June 9, 2023 #113 Share Posted June 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Grumpella said: The name was General something. Sorry I delete all my stuff after a cruise. I would definitely get. And I would be surprised if your friend did not need, out TA told us we did need. Who knows. Thanks, I booked it through the international P&O line direct and at least two agents said not mandatory for non uk people, but you'd be a fool not to get insurance lol Thx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzytelly Posted June 9, 2023 #114 Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 hours ago, RA10 said: Thank you for mentioning this Jazzytelly. We do like the occasional omelette, so great to know we can ask for it in the MDR. On Iona and Arvia you can also get freshly made omelettes in The Quays. We never had breakfast in there as they don’t do porridge but others said it was good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted July 6, 2023 #115 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 6/9/2023 at 5:37 AM, Grumpella said: I bought the insurance from our TA, who said it would satisfy P and O. Since she is authorized to sell P and O cruises to Americans, I took her word for it. When doing online check in, we were asked to give the name of our insurance company, address, phone number. No questions were asked at embarkation. I did have my policy on my phone if needed. Heya again!! Lol, do you know if it was an American insurance co. My friend said he spoke to P&O american office and they said something about a british travel insurance?? But that doesn't make sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Grumpella Posted July 6, 2023 Author #116 Share Posted July 6, 2023 It was Generali Global and the address is ny, ny, so American. I only remembered the name because my daughter just went on MSC, and they use the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted July 6, 2023 #117 Share Posted July 6, 2023 7 minutes ago, Grumpella said: It was Generali Global and the address is ny, ny, so American. I only remembered the name because my daughter just went on MSC, and they use the same company. Thx for ur quick response as always! Emma cruises has pointed me in the right direction- life saver! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill0021 Posted July 25, 2023 #118 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 5/1/2023 at 10:15 AM, Presto2 said: I'm surprised at this one. We've been with Celebrity 5 times now and can't ever remember them serving us tea / coffee at the table. Must have missed that one! In the buffet it is self serve and table service on Celebrity. I always just grab a cup myself as quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill0021 Posted July 25, 2023 #119 Share Posted July 25, 2023 On 5/10/2023 at 2:31 PM, Grumpella said: It is very difficult to book P and O cruise for an American. We had to use a certified travel agent and we don't get to see the prices, categories, etc.. I am doing the research now for Norway in 2024. I have spoken to the certified travel agent for P&O Americas who did not seem to be very well versed. We do use this travel agent agent (I do not think we are allowed to write their name) at times and they are fine to deal with but we are able to at least use the cruise line's website to gather more intel. We like to see the options and pick our room. The process just seems so cumbersome if you are not in The UK. You can not access anything on the site other than some general info. An almost total lockout. I kinda like the idea of being on a boat full of Brits, but the process to book is annoying and whereas your review did not totally put me off P&O, it has given me something to think about. Thank you for your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GoGAdawgsWin Posted July 31, 2023 #120 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Any pros/cons of using a UK based agent for P&O UK cruises v/a American for US citizens ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted July 31, 2023 #121 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, GoGAdawgsWin said: Any pros/cons of using a UK based agent for P&O UK cruises v/a American for US citizens ? Our Canadian relatives used our UK TA when they sailed with us on P&O, but used a N American TA when they sailed on RCI with us. I dont think they experienced any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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