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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: A287
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness: 5
Furnishings: 5
Balcony: 4
Bathroom: 5
Location: 5
Stability: 5
Quiet Cabin?: 4
Comments: We’ve...

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07 Apr 2018, 14:09
R016 Central Mediterranean

by Jim Bird » 20 Jul 2019, 22:07

Anybody else?

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20 Jul 2019, 22:07
Aurora Post Refit

by david63 » 30 Jun 2019, 21:35

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Found this video of Aurora post refit

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I'm sorry the wooden steamers have gone. The last time we were on Aurora there was still a few. I .can't say I find the new seats particularly...

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01 Jul 2019, 09:56
USA Immigration

by CaroleF » 20 May 2019, 11:13

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We are on Aurora's Canada/USA cruise in September and I assumed that we'd be going though USA Immigration in New York and have read a lot about that....

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We entered the US in Manhattan last September. All immigration was done in the terminal. As we were on a tour we were one of the first immigrated and...

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21 May 2019, 22:10
Aurora R906 W Med, First impressions.

by towny44 » 30 Apr 2019, 17:53

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This is our first cruise aboard Aurora, and there is much to enthuse about her, but after almost a week on board I am beginning to feel a little...

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87 is even bigger than 78!!!

I think you've got mine mixed up with yours Merv.

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Last post by Stephen
15 May 2019, 16:16
Smurfies Search for the Northern Lights

by david63 » 10 Mar 2019, 23:11

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Preamble
This is one of our “bucket list” cruises – searching for the Northern Lights and also the first time that we have sailed on Aurora (just...

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Glad you enjoyed it.

Aurora is my favourite ship, probably because we had our first cruise on her, back in 2001.

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Last post by Gill W
25 Mar 2019, 16:09
Aurora Refit 2019

by david63 » 25 Mar 2019, 08:38

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As we disembarked Aurora on Saturday morning there were 1,600 (approx) contractors waiting to board the ship to carry out the refit.

From what I was...

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David, did you happen to find out what size and type of new TVs were being installed, will Aurora get larger widescreen TVs, or has P&O still got...

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25 Mar 2019, 09:55
Birding trips from Aurora Baltic cruise

by rolftaggart56 » 21 Jan 2019, 09:12

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We are booked for the Baltic cruise on Aurora in May 2019. Is anyone interested in joining us to find a day out birdwatching from when we stop in...

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Don't forget to put out an extra bit of food for the birds over this cold snap :thumbup:

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31 Jan 2019, 10:49
R821 Greece and Malta

by Whynd1 » 28 Aug 2018, 11:12

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Holiday information brochure arrived this morning for this cruise at the end of October.

Wasn't sure if ipi would r wife one as I didn't receive the...

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I believe that also happened with a cruise on Arcadia last year from the Caribbean and they picked someone up with cocaine they had collected in...

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18 Nov 2018, 16:47
Pre-registered for 2020

by CaroleF » 07 Sep 2018, 11:44

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Well, after a lot of discussion we have pre-registered for the Norway and Iceland cruise in July 2020. It's a cruise some friends of ours did,...

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So that's a decision made. QM2 eastbound transatlantic in 2020. A reunion cruise for the six of us who met travelling west previously.

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11 Nov 2018, 15:10
Aurora R817 16th September 2018 to 10th September 2018

by Gill W » 16 Oct 2018, 15:41

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Here's my report from my recent cruise

PART ONE

We drove to Southampton on the morning of our cruise, and for a Sunday it seemed quite busy. Then,...

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Autumn Leaves for New England are being featured on BBC2's ' Autumnwatch ' at 20::00.

Tonight ( Thursday ) is the last in series and will compare UK...

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18 Oct 2018, 10:15
R901 Amazon Adventure

by Southern Belle » 30 Sep 2018, 12:09

Anyone else going on this one?

Jan

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30 Sep 2018, 12:09
Itinerary change Aurora R817

by Gill W » 16 Aug 2018, 15:39

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Just about 4 and a half weeks until our USA and Canada cruise, and we've been notified of an itinerary change.

Quebec and Sydney(Nova Scotia) have...

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Thanks for the laugh, Mr Bob! I always have a chuckle at those passengers who think they know more about navigation, sea state implications and...

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19 Aug 2018, 21:41
R821 Greece and Malta

by Whynd1 » 18 Jul 2018, 13:52

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Well just paid the balance of this 17 night cruise, so that's exciting.

Nice ports of call, including Malta, Athens, Heraklion, Katakolon and...

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You're due a cruise Blod. Must be ages since your last!

Oi Merv you know I'm a pensioner :lolno:

I was away Whitsun week on Azura - next trip...

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Last post by Jan Rosser
19 Jul 2018, 14:00
Aurora Adult only

by Whynd1 » 21 Feb 2018, 08:32
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It is being reported that P and O are emailing out that Aurora will be made adult only from March 2019.
So which of the fleet will be sold off,...

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My recollections of our last Oriana cruise was that the ship was almost dead after 11.00pm.

I know this post is about Aurora but that remark about...
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Last post by Kenmo1
09 May 2018, 13:27
Not dressing uop for dinner

by needlesmaster » 10 Apr 2018, 09:53

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Travelling on Aurora in October this year. Dining option, cabin, etc to be allocated at Southampton. Neither of us wants to put on jacket/black tie/...

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I detest formal evenings and generally have been selecting more casual cruising - however for the sake of matrimonial harmony I tolerate them on the...

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Last post by Kendhni
14 Apr 2018, 08:43
Sue Kersh on Aurora

by Dennis The Menace » 01 Jan 2018, 15:45
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Afternoon, and Happy New Year folks, here's a little update from Sue & Garry to brighten a grey old January afternoon :D

Friday 29 th December...

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I have enjoyed your reports, I have done one for our recent cruise but NOT in as much detail as you give :crazy:
We also thought the entertain was...
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12 Mar 2018, 12:12
Cabin Allocations

by Hartland49 » 02 Feb 2018, 16:14

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have a guaranteed Cabin B5 Category only two on the ship and P & O aren't able to tell me which one yet, the ship is sold out, and other passengers...

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If those cabins are scarce you might get an upgrade. Worth the wait maybe

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
02 Feb 2018, 20:14
Aurora to South America R801

by CaroleF » 06 Jan 2018, 15:55

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I'll only do a short posting as I'm sure Sue will be along soon with her lovely long blog. Well it's Saturday afternoon and last time I looked it was...

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Have you checked to see if we're in the cabin next door ?

Bon Voyage :wave:

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Last post by Manoverboard
07 Jan 2018, 11:44
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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Heard today that St. Maarten has been changed to Martinique. Martinique seems to have been used as a substitute for quite a few cruises in the...

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07 Nov 2017, 10:12
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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Yes, there was a 'New York 3 Stop' tour which we took. It called at Upper East Side, Times Sq and 9/11 Memorial Site with a promise of 2 hours at...

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28 Oct 2017, 15:34
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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Yes, especially Ticknell.

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Last post by Whynd1
24 Oct 2017, 13:29
Anyone Else Seen This?

by david63 » 22 Oct 2017, 18:56

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Currently doing the rounds on FB - allegedly on a recent two nighter on Aurora.

Defies any comment!

aurora_idiots.jpg

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It worries me that so many sensible people on this forum are possibly being misled by fake news from Facebook.

I presume that is a possibility...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
24 Oct 2017, 12:13
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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Last post by wolfie
18 Oct 2017, 23:34
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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
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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Last post by Gill W
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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Last post by Kenmo1
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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Last post by Gill W
14 May 2017, 16:52
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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Last post by GillD46
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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Last post by Manoverboard
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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Last post by Stephen
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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
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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Last post by CaroleF
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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
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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Last post by Stephen
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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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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Last post by Stephen
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

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