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P&O Coach Transfer stalemate

by Wavewatcher » 15 May 2023, 10:27

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My wife and I are booked on K322F - Transatlantic 27 October 2023 on P&O Arvia
The 'select' fare came with a 'complimentary' coach transfer to...

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To anyone else suffering the same frustration with this company, my constant complaining has attracted this tweet from P&O today

Intercruises have...

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Last post by Stephen
18 May 2023, 17:49
Mid sized ships

by Dairbear01 » 28 Apr 2023, 11:04

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We have recently had our first cruise on the Fred Olsen Bolette, sailing from Newcastle , which was brilliant, but now we are wondering about looking...

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Good for you mate.
Your holiday, so do what you want.
That’s my philosophy.

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Last post by barney
28 Apr 2023, 18:35
Another one.

by barney » 07 Mar 2023, 12:23

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Yesterday I took advantage of the last day of P&O’s onboard spend offer.
We booked a next winter Canary cruise again on Azura.
14 nights for C deck...

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I know. Common as muck.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
07 Mar 2023, 15:46
Want to speak to cruisers

by MattHarpin » 24 Jan 2023, 09:59

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Hi,

I'm Matt and I'm wondering if I can find some people to help me. I'm hoping to have a few video calls with people who've been on cruises. I'm a...

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Hi, just to follow up, I've filmed a little video talking through what user testing is and why we do it etc., if you're wondering what this is all...

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Last post by MattHarpin
24 Jan 2023, 12:10
Majestic Princess - 800 COVID passengers

by Kendhni » 12 Nov 2022, 08:48
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I really hope the media are not going to start over sensationalising about this the way they do with norovirus.
The Carnival spokesperson did say all...

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I’m not testing again unless I’m forced to for travel etc
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Last post by LadyPCruiser
26 Nov 2022, 16:36
Extra dish

by barney » 16 Sep 2022, 15:03

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Nice result yesterday.
Email from P&O telling us that we’ll get an extra £100 on board spend for our January Canary cruise.
So £360 on the deal plus...

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But does she realise what you're thinking about?

Not if I value my health :)

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Last post by Stephen
06 Nov 2022, 10:33
ESTA for US

by Kendhni » 22 Sep 2022, 22:00

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Just a word of warning.

In Jan 2021 Trump declared Cuba a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism . As per ESTA website this means that if you have visited...

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First sentence above should have ended with 'ESTA' not 'visa'

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Last post by Kendhni
26 Oct 2022, 08:06
Not sure what to think

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2022, 08:21

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On one hand I can understand the point, on another the conditions could be better than in some peoples private homes.

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The difference being is that those paying get stringent covid measures thrown in. :think:

Do you think the measures will be any less stringent than...

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Last post by Kendhni
14 Jul 2022, 12:58
Andalsnes Scenic Rauma Railway - Norway

by Stephen » 27 Jun 2022, 09:57

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Has anyone done the Andalsnes Scenic Rauma Railway excursion in Norway and was it worth the money?

Do P&O reserve seats on the train or is it a free...

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They would of course have un-coupled it from the rest of the carriages :angel:

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Last post by Manoverboard
27 Jun 2022, 15:44
Virgin Cruises

by Stephen » 20 Jun 2022, 12:40

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Did anyone else watch the Virgin cruise behind the scenes program on channel 5 last night.

I managed five minutes and thought that was enough to...

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We watched and both decided it’s not for us under any circumstances.
I’ve taken it off the planner 😂
A Virgin cruise is about as far away from a...

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Last post by barney
21 Jun 2022, 09:06
Ellington Lodge at The Concorde

by oldbluefox » 19 Feb 2022, 12:18

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Came across this place for an overnight stay. It had decent reviews so we have booked it.
Has anyone stayed there and what did you think?

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The prices change regularly Foxy. You just have to be lucky and see the deals on the day. Double Tree Hilton tripled in price not long after we...

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Last post by Stephen
20 May 2022, 06:00
Will the travel industry ever return to pre-COVID levels?

by Kendhni » 25 Jul 2021, 12:13

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An interesting item on the radio this morning was discussing the COVID impact on the travel industry. One of the commentators, and another agreed,...

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Welcome to the forum Carol :wave:

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Last post by Stephen
06 May 2022, 14:15
Ungrateful for Mothers day present

by Kendhni » 27 Mar 2022, 18:23

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After thinking long and hard I ordered a mothers day present for the good lady, from our dogs. I even went to the bother of wrapping it up.

Talk of...

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She probably wasn't pleased as they had all been used before.

A fine example of recycling Foxy, however, had he bought her a pair of Marigolds he...

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Last post by Onelife
28 Mar 2022, 12:31
Disposable Vapes

by vulcanxh558 » 03 Mar 2022, 21:58

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Ok so im not entirely sure if this is the right place for this so please feel free to move it if you need to.

Im really struggling to find out about...

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No idea, but found this article which may help

Thank you

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Last post by vulcanxh558
04 Mar 2022, 10:27
Two litre water bottles

by Ray B » 18 Feb 2022, 20:47

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As P&O goes more greener, there was a post some time back, that I am sure said they were doing away with plastic water bottles.
Now I know I will...

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I just spent this afternoon seeing what still fits me after 2 years of lockdown ... not good, have had to order some new items. Interestingly one of...

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Last post by Kendhni
20 Feb 2022, 15:31
Cruise Travel Insurance

by david63 » 16 Jan 2022, 09:05

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There is a very interesting topic on CC that some may wish to follow -

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A very important question, but I would agree that it is a bit too wordy,
Cruise companies/insurers need to provide answers to the questions asked.

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Last post by Kendhni
16 Jan 2022, 11:41
Worlds Most Expensive Christmas Cruise

by Stephen » 24 Dec 2021, 10:11

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Seven Seas Splendor sets sail on its maiden Christmas voyage.

Channel 5 - 8pm Tonight :thumbup:

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The cruise director John/Dave whatever his name is would have done my head in after five minutes. :thumbdown:

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Last post by Onelife
25 Dec 2021, 11:43
P&O 2023 itineraries

by Kendhni » 03 Nov 2021, 08:09

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Well we have picked ours out and asked our TA to sort it all out for us.
Some nice itineraries with several stops we have not yet visited

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For the first time in many years I am not booking as soon as the cruises are released.
I pay single supplement and the best prices was always given...

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Last post by Whynd1
04 Nov 2021, 09:44
Crystal Endeavor

by Stephen » 12 Sep 2021, 12:06

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Very nice to.

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And no riff raff ....

Stephen must have been banned from cruising with this cruise line then?

As soon I said I was from Essex the hung up....

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Last post by Stephen
13 Sep 2021, 18:10
Do we need a new doctor?

by Kendhni » 22 Jul 2021, 13:44
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The GP has just sent out several links by SMS to the good lady with a note saying to read these and if she can find out who she needs to be referred...

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... wait in the car park until five minutes before the appointment time.

That would be about 45 minutes before you get to see the doctor then :)
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Last post by Kendhni
06 Aug 2021, 21:21
Venice bans cruise ships from waterways

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2021, 13:28

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I don't think it comes as much of a surprise

I am only glad that we got to enjoy the cruise along the canal whose name I can never remember.

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Depths of channels, I believe.

It's not always about the depth, sometimes it is about the width.

Troo dat. Sometimes it is both. And a deep...

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Last post by Quizzical Bob
15 Jul 2021, 23:58
Loyalty programs

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2021, 10:39

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We have had 1 cruise with Princess and many with P&O (can't remember how many).
The curious thing is that we have only achieved Mediterranean status...

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We also attract the 8.5% reduction but never had any aspirations of climbing the Tier ladder because we split our holidays between Sea and Riverboat...

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Last post by Manoverboard
15 Jul 2021, 08:28
2021 British Isles cruises - any takers ?

by allatc » 03 Apr 2021, 16:17

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Anyone going on a British Isles no ports of call cruise ?

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Our first this year after several cancellations will be a three night break in Yorkshire.

Don't tell Towny. I'd hate him to spend too much preparing...

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Last post by towny44
08 May 2021, 16:24
Restarting Cruising

by Stephen » 26 Mar 2021, 12:03
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A bit more involved than having a quick dust round and checking the oil

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I hear they are looking for a navigator on the Ever Given if OL is interested. :thumbup:

Err…aren’t you supposed to be an impartial arbitrator…I...
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Last post by Onelife
29 Mar 2021, 12:03
Sad news.

by CaroleF » 30 Dec 2020, 13:11

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I'm sorry to have to tell you that John died on 11th December. His problem with the pancreas did turn out to be Pancreatic Cancer which is news...

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Carole, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news and sorry I'm late with sincere commiserations. If you recall, we met briefly in the library on (I think)...

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Last post by anniec
01 Jan 2021, 15:55

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