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Sticky Cabin Reviews - Aurora

by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:14

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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews under each of the About Ship sections so please feel free to add...

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Cabin Number: L130

Overall Rating: 4****
Cleanliness: 5*****
Furnishings: 4****
Balcony: 3**
Bathroom: 4****
Location: 5*****
Stability: 5*****...

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06 Dec 2016, 16:41
Aurora R717 Oct 17 to the Adriatic

by Whynd1 » 26 Aug 2017, 10:09

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E Tickets issued this morning for the upcoming cruise.
Just over 5 weeks to go.

Nice start to the bank holiday and its a lovely sunny morning here....

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Just returned from this cruise and it was excellent. Weather was sunny and warm right up until Gibraltar.
Will do a short report later as have walked...

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21 Oct 2017, 09:58
Ships Quizzes

by Missey » 13 Oct 2017, 20:18

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I`ve recently returned from Aurora R217 and yet again, like many other people, see the same group winning the quizzes with full marks. This group of...

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We have met the foursome in the individual quiz many times who work as a team!

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18 Oct 2017, 23:34
Aurora South America Circumnavigation Jan 2018

by CaroleF » 13 Sep 2017, 11:13

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I know quite a few members are going on this trip, David and Sue Kersh for two. Is anyone else going? I'm wondering when the Excursions will be...

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I understand the authorities in Valparaiso have been giving priority to cargo ships, so several cruise lines have changed their port to San Antonio.

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06 Oct 2017, 10:41
behind the scenes tour

by westie999 » 29 Sep 2017, 15:32

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does the behind the scenes tour take place on the Aurora cruise of 17 nights

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I loved it too.

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30 Sep 2017, 16:20
Aurora - Spain/Italy/Croatia Part 1

by Jan Rosser » 15 Aug 2017, 09:42

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Well here goes!!

Travelled to Southampton by Eavesway coach - shared with passengers for Aurora, Oriana and Ventura - absolutely choc a bloc but...

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Well that's two good results from travel insurance companies this month. Either they have started to get their act together or we are just being...

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23 Aug 2017, 07:44
Aurora - Spain/Italy/Croatia Part 2

by Jan Rosser » 15 Aug 2017, 11:35

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My son had not visited any of the ports on the itinerary except for Gibraltar which was the last port before home.

First port was Cadiz - we just...

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Thanks for your review Jan. Aurora was the first ship we sailed on and we were on her for nearly 7 weeks earlier this year, so I think she is our...

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19 Aug 2017, 14:35
R712 - Aurora - Spain/Italy/Croatia

by Jan Rosser » 22 Jul 2017, 09:26

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One more sleep and I'm off for 17 nights on the good ship Aurora with my son and family and his in-laws. Looking forward to spending time with the...

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You're confusing it with a Round Britain - loads of oldies AND goldies on there !

Oh, that's all right then. We are looking at one of those so we...

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15 Aug 2017, 09:41
Aurora - February - March 2017 - Two legs of a world cruise

by Gill W » 05 Apr 2017, 17:38
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i returned last week, after seeing some amazing places. We were onboard for 45 nights and the time flew past.

I'll be posting my cruise diary,...

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I still think about this cruise a lot, far more than I would for a 'normal' cruise. It was indeed very diverse, and went amazingly quickly.

Hope you...
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14 May 2017, 16:52
R715 Canada and USA

by AileenB » 29 Mar 2017, 12:19

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On browsing whatsinport website, I notice that Aurora will be berthed at Brooklyn not Manhattan. Has anyone got any advice on getting to Manhattan...

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I wouldn't say you are being cynical at all David ;) btw I don't remember posting your quote :? although I agree with it 100% ( but I won't the...

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29 Apr 2017, 09:26
R903

by david63 » 27 Mar 2017, 08:44

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Just booked this Northern Lights cruise

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I do like having a nice queue of cruises booked.

While not quite at Dai's standard, we do have six booked :clap:

Have a fab time on all your hols x

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27 Mar 2017, 11:24
Aurora Report of Christmas Markets Cruise

by CaroleF » 18 Dec 2016, 13:00

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We had a great time! I was initially a little nervous as I was going to be using a scooter for the first time. (Looks as though a knee replacement...

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Everybody should do a Christmas Markets cruise ... thanks for sharing yours :thumbup:
Not sure that is entirely correct. What if you are not that...

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10 Jan 2017, 16:12
Am I missing something?

by Stephen » 02 Jan 2017, 13:40

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Have P&O cocked up again and double booked.

We might be interested in R720P / Fyords / Aurora / Southampton - Southampton 10th - 22nd November...

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You can get spray for that Merv :sarcasm:

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04 Jan 2017, 12:27
Aurora R620

by barney » 10 Dec 2016, 16:09

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Hi all,
we got back from our holiday on Tuesday but this is the first opportunity to do a brief review.

We left home in Kent in reasonable weather...

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Ok, I've got a spare five minutes so I'll tell you a short version of the onboard incident!

There was a young couple (mid/late 30's) from Manchester...

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18 Dec 2016, 17:02
Aurora Christmas Markets Hamburg December 8th

by CaroleF » 08 Dec 2016, 15:18

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Taking advantage of the 24 hour internet package. In a very cold, gloomy and foggy Hamburg. We left Southampton on Tuesday, very smooth crossing....

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Managed to get internet connection in the cabin with my phone. Just had girl band and singers all dressed up in Christmas outfits marching up and...

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10 Dec 2016, 17:00
R622 - Xmas & New Years

by Snoozen82 » 12 Aug 2015, 17:13

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Anyone else booked this one yet??

So very excited! :P

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So, today I started to pack............ dear god! How will this all fit in the car? :shock:

Any one else? Can't believe its less than 3 weeks away...

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28 Nov 2016, 14:08
Christmas Cruise to Caribbean

by JillD66 » 01 Nov 2016, 11:13

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The two of us are booked on Aurora Christmas cruise. The only Christmas cruise we've done before was on adult only Arcadia, so no children -...

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Don't get him started. ........

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18 Nov 2016, 16:28
R616 18/9/16 to 05/10/16

by Kenmo1 » 09 Oct 2016, 09:54

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Having spent last evening trying to type a report plus keeping an eye on Strictly, I promptly lost it completely when I tried to submit it....

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Sounds lovely, we are on Aurora in December, first time for a longer cruise on her and first time since her refit, really looking forward to it....

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10 Oct 2016, 11:42
Swimming Pools

by Stephen » 12 Sep 2014, 12:19

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Does Aurora have a covered pool.

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Is it warm enough to sit under the covered pool in December on a Baltics cruise getting in & out of the pool or is it just the pool heated and freeze...

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09 Oct 2016, 19:46
R621 Christmas Markets Cruise 6-16 December

by CaroleF » 14 Sep 2016, 11:56

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We have only just booked this cruise - most unusual for us to book a cruise this near to the sailing date. It's my rather large birthday in December...

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Older I may be but not that old! We are already booked on the Ventura Canaries cruise which goes on 2nd January so I think doing a Christmas cruise...

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15 Sep 2016, 09:50
R611 Canary Islands

by Stephen » 09 Aug 2016, 16:49

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Boarded

Had a good time

Disembarked

Came home :thumbup:

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Our lot weren't too bad in June, though having seen one comedian on the ship and then two the following week at the Warners old peoples' home hotel...

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16 Aug 2016, 10:06
Captain Wesley Dunlop

by Stephen » 05 Aug 2016, 19:19

Our cruise was also his first as a Captain, and he came across as someone with a good personality and a sense of humour both at the Captains...

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05 Aug 2016, 19:19
Suites

by Stephen » 10 Jun 2016, 13:50
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Suites C104 and C107 right up front on C deck. Has anyone stayed in either of these.

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Just had it confirmed. Breakfast dining in the Glass House on Aurora is for suite passenger only. However, according to my travel agent, there is no...
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13 Jul 2016, 14:35
R604 Fjords

by qbman1 » 27 Jan 2016, 10:30

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My life is ruined !

Just received a missive from P&O to advise that due to the fact that they have been unable to secure a suitable anchor point in...

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We're on R603 too so we'll be in the Glass House on Friday afternoon if anyone fancies a drink!

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11 May 2016, 16:19
dress code

by titania2008 » 12 Jun 2015, 11:36

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I am going on a Christmas cruise R520 and would love to know the dress code I found a PDF file somewhere on here but it didn't include mine!...

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For what it's worth, the nice people at P&O seem to have updated the website and the dress codes for R520 are:

Black Tie: 2
Smart Jacket Required:...

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17 Nov 2015, 14:39
R516 Central Med

by Linda67 » 29 Oct 2015, 21:06

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Always read other people's reviews, so this time I thought I would do a quick one myself - it's my first so please be gentle with me!

This was our...

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Excellent, Linda, thanks for sharing. We'll be expecting reviews of all your cruises now !!

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30 Oct 2015, 16:00
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 30 The End...

by melsea » 08 Jul 2015, 21:47

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 30 The End...

Day 102 Ponta Delgado. 8am - 5.30pm.
Last port of our cruise.
19th...

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No idea about the HoHo option but we enjoyed P&O's 8 hour ' Singapore Heritage ' excursion.

Scroll down, click the red dot for Singapore and then...

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Last post by Manoverboard
21 Oct 2015, 08:48
Laundrette on Aurora

by rita17 » 24 Sep 2015, 11:05

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Was thinking of using the laundrette on Aurora as four of us are travelling in one car and need to take one suitcase less than would when just two of...

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When you send clothes out to the ships laundry, do they do a good job of the washing?

Just wondering, as I've got visions of them putting my nice...

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Last post by Frank Manning
27 Sep 2015, 22:11
R520 Christmas cruise

by lisa_grass6089 » 05 Sep 2015, 13:55

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Just booked, are there any teenagers going ?

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Hello, I have 2 girls, 12 and 16 who are keen to know if there will be anyone cruising of similar age.

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Last post by lisa_grass6089
10 Sep 2015, 10:07
Dancing on board

by Snoozen82 » 12 Aug 2015, 16:59

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Hi All

Haven't posted on here since it all migrated from the P&O site, so bear with me if this goes worng..... :crazy:

We're booked on board the...

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Hi Snoozeen

I can confirm what Sue has said and would add that the venue is also used for the dance classes. I only know this because our choir...

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13 Aug 2015, 10:48
Late night snacks and hot chocolate.

by AileenB » 02 Aug 2015, 11:54

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Travelling with friends soon on Aurora. They seem to be particularly concerned about the demise of Cafe Bordeaux as they always enjoyed late night...

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Thank you Brian!

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02 Aug 2015, 13:01
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt4

by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 22:06

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Sea days to Gibraltar
We awoke to clear skies and by now the winds had eased and the sea was much calmer. Mid morning we had a lovely sail through...

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but please don't tell Gill and Peter I've sad that :angel:

:lol: :lol:

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22 Jul 2015, 21:12
Melsea's Photography competition entries that didn't win..

by melsea » 09 Jul 2015, 22:36

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image.jpg image.jpg

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They are lovely photos, thanks for posting them

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10 Jul 2015, 18:07
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 29

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 18:08

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 29

Day 99. At Sea. Sunny and hot with very blue Atlantic Ocean.
3 of 5 sailing away...

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Thanks melsea.................. and well done!!

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07 Jul 2015, 17:23
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 27

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 18:05

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 27

Day 91. At sea sailing towards the wonder that is the Panama Canal.
8th April...

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Thanks melsea I wondered what had happened to Curacao. ;)

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05 Jul 2015, 11:19
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 28

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 16:37

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My report seems to be taking as long as the Cruise did.

Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 28

Day 95. At sea. Sunny &...

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Emjay

Oops. I had better post that hadn't I

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03 Jul 2015, 18:04
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt3

by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 21:48

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Did I happen to mention my footie correspondent who texted me the scores? :wave:

Koper
This was an entirely new port for me and what a delightful...

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And there's one in Corfu as well, perish the thought!!!!

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02 Jul 2015, 17:17
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 26

by melsea » 21 Jun 2015, 22:59

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Sorry guys and girls for the delay in this instalment real life got in the way these past weeks. I'll try not to be long in the next ones.....

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Good to have you back, I've been missing my world cruise fix!!

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Last post by Belle53
22 Jun 2015, 17:05
northern lights

by titania2008 » 17 Jun 2015, 20:12

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Me again, with another daft question ! Chances of seeing the northern lights on Christmas Cruise and any must does on Aurora?
Thanks for your...

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I think it all depends on weather conditions. Northern Lights were spotted in the Lakes this year but to stand the best chance of seeing them you...

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18 Jun 2015, 09:34
Aurora R506

by Frank Manning » 03 Jun 2015, 19:00

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We have just returned, and have to report a superb cruise in excellent company. Leon de St Croix is Entertainment Manager, and on top form. Food...

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When we were on her at Christmas, whilst they don't advertise breakfast, it was available there, although admittedly not to the same degree as the...

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11 Jun 2015, 16:44
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt2

by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 21:23

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Before I go any further I ought to mention my footie correspondent who battled man fully to keep up with the score in a six goal thriller (unless you...

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Enjoyed your reports. Love the Venice photo.

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11 Jun 2015, 09:58
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 25

by melsea » 07 Jun 2015, 22:42

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 25

Day 83. Second Day in San Francisco. Overnight - 8.30pm
31st March

Again another...

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Fascinating report melsea.
It's not every day you get to see somebody propose. When we were at Niagara there was a couple getting married and...

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08 Jun 2015, 23:01
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean review pt1

by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 18:54

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When we left Cumbria it was cold and showery. As we made our way down the motorway we left the heavy clouds behind and the sun came out although it...

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Sorry emjay. A slight misunderstanding................
I do feel the theatre is much fuller after first sitting than second sitting. Whether that is...

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08 Jun 2015, 08:31
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 24

by melsea » 07 Jun 2015, 17:15

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 24

Day 81. 4 of 4 almost there at our penultimate port in the Pacific Ocean.
29th...

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Believe me you don't want to loose those hours in the night, it's a killer, I know I have done it, you become a complete zombie. Best to travel West...

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07 Jun 2015, 18:39
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 23

by melsea » 06 Jun 2015, 20:02

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 23

Day 77. Hilo, Hawaii the Big Island. Volcano Island. 8.30am - 6pm.
25th March....

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I was waiting to see if you won the photography competition too. I had a sneaky feeling you might have. Well done you. :thumbup:

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07 Jun 2015, 17:48
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 22

by melsea » 04 Jun 2015, 22:49

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 22

Day 75. At sea 5 of 5 before we land at Honolulu.

23rd March Evening casual....

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Of cousre, I meant to change it silly me. Thank you. I first saw him on the 2007 Worldie and he was just brilliant and I do believe P&O discovered...

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04 Jun 2015, 23:17
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 21

by melsea » 01 Jun 2015, 22:52

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 21

Day 70 second day of being 18th March. Pago, Pago 8am - 6pm Evening Casual

We...

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I enjoy reading about the sea days as well as the different ports, I think it does give a good insight into a world cruise, I'm really enjoying your...

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04 Jun 2015, 16:44
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 20

by melsea » 01 Jun 2015, 21:49

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 20

Day 64. Wellington, New Zealand. 7am - 6pm
13th March Evening Casual.

Walked into...

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I don't go to the theatre every night but I did go to see the Beatles Experience because it's my era. :shock: I thought they were really good.

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02 Jun 2015, 11:19
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 19

by melsea » 31 May 2015, 23:07

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 19

Day 62. Dunedin, New Zealand. 9am - 6pm

11th March. Evening Casual.

We came here...

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I am very much looking forward to going to Dunedin, my uncle was a Baptist Minister there, although I never actually met him, and I want to visit his...

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01 Jun 2015, 06:53
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 18

by melsea » 30 May 2015, 21:29

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 18

Day 58. Sydney, NSW Day 2. Cloudy at first then sunny not long after.
The Horizon...

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We had an aft balcony on an deck. Will hopefully be booking that again for the next one.

In 2014 we only had to do the one muster on boarding. We...

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