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AndyMichelle

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1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said:

We were happy to come back at our allotted time, but as there was no queue, just thought we would ask and they waved us straight through. 

I think we just hit it lucky as the queue started to build up behind us. 

Check in was an absolute breeze. 

Connecting to the app was very easy and all the bookings we wanted to make were available. 

So far so good. 

Staff are smiley and helpful, even the buffet was good, with a chap telling you to wash your hands and ensuring you did. 

In the Crow's Nest now with a pint of Moretti. 

Andy & Michelle xx

 

Oh, we have soap... 😂


Delighted to hear that you secured your bookings Andy, as I think (if I recall correctly) it’s your anniversary? It’s our 30th Wedding Anniversary a couple of days after we get back, but the cruise is our treat to ourselves, so we shall celebrate whilst on board (hence our interest in how easy it was to secure Epicurean bookings)! First impressions are so important, and I’m glad to hear that yours were all favourable. Long may it continue. 

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36 minutes ago, Selbourne said:


Delighted to hear that you secured your bookings Andy, as I think (if I recall correctly) it’s your anniversary? It’s our 30th Wedding Anniversary a couple of days after we get back, but the cruise is our treat to ourselves, so we shall celebrate whilst on board (hence our interest in how easy it was to secure Epicurean bookings)! First impressions are so important, and I’m glad to hear that yours were all favourable. Long may it continue. 

It's Michelles birthday on Wednesday, so wanted to book the Epicurean and some spa bits, so all sorted easily. 

It's quite busy now, seems to be a disproportionate amount of children, considering it's not school holidays? 

Finding the app handy so far, the calendar is really useful. 

Just sitting in the atrium people watching, our favourite passtime. 

Andy 

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3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

 

It's quite busy now, seems to be a disproportionate amount of children, considering it's not school holidays? 

 

 

I believe the school holidays in Scotland are in June, I don't know when Wales start theirs. 

 

If you happen to get an ice cream from the lido deck anytime will you see what make it is please. No hurry for reply i can wait until you get back. 

 

Hope you have a lovely time.

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10 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

So excited, car is loaded, off to the port soon to drop the bags off before wandering across to Oxford Street for some lunch before boarding at 3.15.

I won't write a blog as people more eloquent than me have done some recently, but I will share our experiences of things that have caused us a bit of concern. 

We feel very prepared, thanks to you lot, hence not trying to board early etc. 

We haven't been able to book any speciality restaurants except Limelight, so hope with a late boarding, all the spaces haven't been snaffled up by the priority boarders and coach passengers etc. I will report back. 

Anything anybody wants me to find out while on board, please ask and I will go into full Columbo mode... 

Andy 

 

 

All the best Andy.

Best wishes for a great cruise for Michelle and yourself.

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7 hours ago, AndyMichelle said:

We were happy to come back at our allotted time, but as there was no queue, just thought we would ask and they waved us straight through. 

I think we just hit it lucky as the queue started to build up behind us. 

Check in was an absolute breeze. 

Connecting to the app was very easy and all the bookings we wanted to make were available. 

So far so good. 

Staff are smiley and helpful, even the buffet was good, with a chap telling you to wash your hands and ensuring you did. 

In the Crow's Nest now with a pint of Moretti. 

Andy & Michelle xx

 

Oh, we have soap... 😂

Don't drink the Moretti too quick, it ran out on Arcadia earlier this month!!! Have a good cruise.

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One of the reasons I love being part of CCF is the support everyone gives to each other and it has been so apparent in everyone's happiness for Andy and Michelle's cruise. Andy's excitement has been infectious and tangible, and we've all got caught up in it. Isn't it just lovely to be part of? Have a great cruise guys and a very early Happy Birthday to Michelle. Have a good day everyone. Jane xx

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14 hours ago, emam said:

 

I believe the school holidays in Scotland are in June, I don't know when Wales start theirs. 

 

If you happen to get an ice cream from the lido deck anytime will you see what make it is please. No hurry for reply i can wait until you get back. 

 

Hope you have a lovely time.

I got off Britannia yesterday. It’s Jude’s brand. 

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Just docked in Stavangar, despite weather reports, sun is shining. 

All going well, a few annoyances, mainly with the mdr, that we are hoping iron themselves out, but on the whole, the good outweighs the bad. 

Andy

 

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As we are going on Britannia next Friday I am following these posts with a keen interest to know what to expect. We know that it will be a full ship and that there will be plenty of children / teens which does not bother us at all. Our main concern is the weather but that is out of our hands; as our eldest son says  "the weather will be what it is when you look out of the window"! ( however for reasons of economy we are on an inside cabin which will be a 1st as we have always chosen Balcony when cruising with P&O). Also this will be our first time on Britannia tell me, is there any place that you can have a good walk - 

 

Finally I do hope that you both have a good cruise and best wishes to Michelle for her Birthday on Wednesday. 

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1 hour ago, Lancashire Lad 70 said:

As we are going on Britannia next Friday I am following these posts with a keen interest to know what to expect. We know that it will be a full ship and that there will be plenty of children / teens which does not bother us at all. Our main concern is the weather but that is out of our hands; as our eldest son says  "the weather will be what it is when you look out of the window"! ( however for reasons of economy we are on an inside cabin which will be a 1st as we have always chosen Balcony when cruising with P&O). Also this will be our first time on Britannia tell me, is there any place that you can have a good walk - 

 

Finally I do hope that you both have a good cruise and best wishes to Michelle for her Birthday on Wednesday. 

You just cannot tell with the weather in Norway, we got off in beautiful sunshine, got soaked in a shower, now back in sunshine, all within an hour... 

The kids are not a major problem for us, just lots of them. Gets a bit noisy in some areas but easily avoided. 

As for a good walk, you have very little option on Britannia due to the layout, we are doing around 15,000 steps a day. There is no proper promenade deck, but you can get a bit of a circuit going on the sports decks up top if needed. 

Have a great time, it is a lovely ship. 

Andy & Michelle 

 

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Just under 3,900 passengers on board, of which nearly 2,500 are new cruisers, with 1300 crew. 

The Captains welcome party has returned to the atrium and was well attended by passengers dressed to impress. 

Andy 

 

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22 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said:

Just under 3,900 passengers on board, of which nearly 2,500 are new cruisers, with 1300 crew. 

The Captains welcome party has returned to the atrium and was well attended by passengers dressed to impress. 

Andy 

 

Hi Andy

Look out for us I am on a gray scooter and have a bright red cap on. Limelight tonight. But gererally in glasshouse between 7 and 8.30.

Or in the Casino 22.30 till late. :)

 

Gan canny

Dai

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