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by Onelife
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by CaroleF
14 Oct 2019, 09:47
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29 Nov 2022, 09:41
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16 Jan 2017, 07:01
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02 Jan 2022, 10:36
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P&O Factsheet

by david63 » 14 Jun 2019, 14:52

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For anyone not aware of this, or needs any information about P&O's Accessibility/Medical policies here is their factsheet

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Interesting read. Thank you David

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Last post by cruisin_duo
16 Jun 2019, 14:18
What will the dress code be onboard?

by Kendhni » 26 Jan 2013, 16:51
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This is another common question and there is more informayion at this link

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You should try the shepherd's pie for a change then Moby!

Sounds like a plan :lol:
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Last post by Manoverboard
08 Mar 2018, 12:11
Have you found a bargain?

by Kendhni » 30 Jan 2013, 06:21
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If you find a good bargain for a cruise why not let others know about it by posting on this thread.

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Try the P&O board on cruise critic too there are more people around on that
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Last post by JoanneB
27 Feb 2018, 10:20
Free Wifi hotspots in ports

by Mummykins » 11 Feb 2013, 10:57
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Thought it might be useful if anyone knows of free wifi in different ports, especially as it is so expensive and slow on board. Only one I know is:...

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Good plan. Not keen on McDonald's food but like their coffee
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 Jun 2017, 17:03
Cruising secrets

by Kendhni » 20 Jan 2013, 15:57
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Since my 'P&O secrets' seemed to be popular on the old board. I think we should have a new 'Cruising secrets' for this board.

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I don't know what the current recommended amount is, but one of our friendly forumeers will be able to advise Currently at £5.50 per person per day -...
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Last post by david63
05 Oct 2016, 12:50
Shareholder benefits

by Kendhni » 22 Jan 2013, 13:35
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For those that do not know there is additional on baord credit (OBC) available if you own shares with the parent cruise company (e.g. Carnival and...

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Just seen the latest share prices for Carnival and RCI ... Carnival is at £28.59 ... RCI is at $82.35 (approx. £53).
I wonder where these are going...
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Last post by Kendhni
26 Dec 2014, 09:44
How Can We Help?

by Site Administrator » 20 Jan 2013, 09:09

There is a lot of very useful, and helpful, information for the new cruiser to be found on the P&O How can we help page? page

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20 Jan 2013, 09:09
Best not Jump.

by Onelife » 10 May 2023, 22:10

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Do cruise ships turn around if a passenger falls overboard?

Sometimes.

Cruise lines have a legal obligation under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)...

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Moral being to change one's undies on a daily basis.

Just think of the shame of being rescued with skid marks. It would be a blemish for life,...

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Last post by Onelife
12 May 2023, 08:50
I've got that sinking feeling.

by Onelife » 10 May 2023, 21:30

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Don’t worry, the odds of you encountering such a disaster are 1 in 68,000

I just thought this article made interesting reading.

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You'd be annoyed if you hadn't used up your OBC.

Too right. There’d be a compo form floating to the surface in a bottle

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Last post by Stephen
12 May 2023, 07:48
Covid Restrictions Lifted

by david63 » 03 May 2023, 18:48

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Just had an email from gov.uk to say that the Covid guidance for cruise ship holidays has been removed.

That along with the removal of the NHS Covid...

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WHO now says the Covid global health emergency is over.

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05 May 2023, 17:00
Vaccinations and testing

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Just received the email from P and O changing the guidelines on vaccinations and testing.

There will be a lot of unhappy cruisers.

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I've not had it but we don't sail with P&O until 2024, by which time rules will have probably changed again! It won't make any difference to us. We...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
23 Apr 2023, 13:55
First cruise since Covid

by CaroleF » 04 Apr 2023, 10:58
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Tomorrow I'm off on a short four night cruise on Aurora, the first since Covid and also the first since John died. He told me he hoped I would cruise...

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Moby, if you are concerned with filling a bottle from basin tap, just give it a good wipe around and maybe pour a kettle of hot water over the tap...
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Last post by Manoverboard
23 Apr 2023, 10:10
Online Check In

by CaroleF » 16 Mar 2023, 13:56

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I've now had my first experience of checking in on line. I wasn't very confident about this, a combination of lack of computer skills and past...

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I’ve never had a problem but do know that it seems to work better on Chrome.
I’ve never bothered submitting photos of us because they can do it at...

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Last post by barney
16 Mar 2023, 14:17
Parking in Southampton

by oldbluefox » 05 Feb 2023, 16:00
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I have just booked a cruise for next year and in the past have always parked with CPS. They are not cheap but they do give you peace of mind knowing...

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There used to be a parking service located across the river with mini-buses to take you to and fro. You parked and the car stayed put so no need to...
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Last post by allatc
09 Mar 2023, 13:32
Cruise Booked

by Happydays » 18 Feb 2023, 16:57

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I've gone and done it booked a ten day Ventura cruise going with my daughter and grandson. We're sharing (to save cost & she gets to come to the...

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The cruise starts on the 7th October Spain, Portugal and France. I've been to the ports many times on cruises but will be new for my daughter. It was...

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Last post by Happydays
19 Feb 2023, 13:20
Please help with suggestions for a cruise line

by CaroleF » 04 Feb 2023, 10:57

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I'm hoping some of you seasoned cruisers will be able to help me help a friend with advice as to the best cruise line for her and her husband. A...

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I suspect that they are compatible with Azmara, Regent or Oceania. All up market but pricey. They could also consider Viking Riverboat Cruises.

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Last post by Manoverboard
05 Feb 2023, 15:51
Arvia prices

by oldtimer » 01 Feb 2023, 17:55

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Looking at two cruises in April Brittannia or Arvia and was wondering why when you calculate how much per night, Arvia is so much cheaper, can get a...

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I think Merv is spot on here.
The running costs must be so much cheaper.
I think the cheapest prices will probably be always on the two monster...

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Last post by barney
02 Feb 2023, 09:31
Not so suite anymore?

by GymnasticGeorge77 » 20 Jan 2023, 07:17

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We’re currently in a lovely suite on Azura. It is the beginning of our second week of our canaries cruise.
When we booked our suite we expected to...

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It sounds like you pommeled them into a back flip George…well done you! :clap:

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Last post by Onelife
20 Jan 2023, 12:06
Arvia set sail for Christmas Maiden voyage

by Ray B » 30 Dec 2022, 14:50

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A bad experience anywhere always makes fodder for the media and so Arvia was well and truly the big story. Christmas day for some but not all...

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It doesn't look too rough to tender to me, but to be fair I ain't the Captain and he's had more experience than me! Mind you if they'd forked out for...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
01 Jan 2023, 16:51
Cruise destinations

by Onelife » 29 Nov 2022, 09:41

Hi all,

I came across this site the other night and thought it a useful site for destination info

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Last post by Onelife
29 Nov 2022, 09:41
Covid travel pass Wales only

by Whynd1 » 08 Nov 2022, 10:42

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It's been so frustrating, I have been chasing my update of the covid booster to come through to the travel pass. Initially as I declined the...

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Keep them all in Wales I say :lol:

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Last post by oldbluefox
17 Nov 2022, 14:14
Accessible cabins.

by towny44 » 13 Mar 2013, 14:16

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Does anyone have information on accessible cabins on Arcadia, Oceana, Oriana and Aurora.

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does anyone have any pics of the accessible cabins on IONA please - are the sinks wheelchair height?

The sink height is adjustable, so you can set...

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Last post by towny44
16 Nov 2022, 18:52
Anyone in the know?

by barney » 02 Nov 2022, 12:24

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A bit of a wild shot but has anyone heard anything about Azura having a refit next year?
I’ll tell you why I ask.
I booked the Azura relocation...

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Did Azura go to Belfast for an upgrade just before the resumption of cruising only to be canceled. Then she moved to Newcastle if my memory is...

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Last post by Ray B
02 Nov 2022, 18:20
New itineraries winter 2024

by LadyPCruiser » 24 Oct 2022, 10:37

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What are your thoughts on the new itineraries?? Aurora 65 night looks interesting- otherwise it’s much of the same

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I'd rather that than up the prices to go faster.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 Oct 2022, 16:50
Eavesway coaches

by Whynd1 » 25 Oct 2022, 17:59

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I have been informed by Eavesway that they are no longer running services for P and O from South Wales.
I had booked with them for June 2023.
A full...

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Saga cruises offer the same door to door service as Titan (same conpany). On the surface they look more expensive but a lot is included and early...

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27 Oct 2022, 11:02

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