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Sticky 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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Sticky 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!
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Last post by Manoverboard 08 Mar 2018, 12:11
Sticky 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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Sticky 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
Sticky 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
Sticky 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).
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Last post by Kendhni 26 Dec 2014, 09:44
Locked 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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Port Alphabet
by david63 » 10 Sep 2020, 21:26
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Here's a variation of the virtual cruise - Port Alphabet. The idea is that you name a port that you have visited (with photo if you want) and the...
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Toulon.............
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Last post by oldbluefox 27 Sep 2020, 18:38
Sail away
by Kendhni » 04 Jan 2020, 06:51
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Just reading this story and thought I know who the snowflakes are and it isn't P&O.
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The way back cruises were altogether different
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Last post by Not so ancient mariner 25 Sep 2020, 14:57
Coronavirus Virtual Cruise
by allatc » 19 Apr 2020, 17:34
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The objective is for us to sail on a virtual cruise calling in at various ports.
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we ought to sell it to a cruise company as a summer itinerary - 5 months - not appreciably longer than some worldies
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Last post by Meg 50 23 Sep 2020, 15:34
Not what I want
by allatc » 19 Sep 2020, 15:14
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On February 10th, before Coronavirus took off, I booked a Caribbean Fly cruise with P&O scheduled for February 2021.
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Kenhni if you are talking about cmv I can only say we had 4 excellent cruises with them and are very sad at there passing as although the cabins were...
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Last post by Gill W 23 Sep 2020, 15:18
Med cruise flights 2020
by bassman67 » 15 Sep 2020, 09:45
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Before P&O had to cancel all 2020 fly cruises this year, did anyone who had booked a cruise from Malta get their flight details, ie, LGW terminal and...
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when we went a couple of years ago there were 2 batches of times - it seemed to depend on if you were doing one or two weeks!
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Last post by Meg 50 15 Sep 2020, 11:32
This is first and foremost safe DIY Cruising
by Manoverboard » 09 Sep 2020, 12:50
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As an alternative to cruising with P&O why not go DIY and hire the entire ship for a few days and explore or stay put near Oban, Scotland ?
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I'll be sticking with the Lindt chocolates if that's ok but a half a dozen large fresh eggs would be sueful :wave:
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Last post by Onelife 10 Sep 2020, 18:17
Post Covid cruising restart guidelines
by towny44 » 02 Jul 2020, 12:14
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The above is a link to a document detailing the possible procedures that could be needed for cruise ships to begin operating again. However the...
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For us, it’s not necessarily a covid issue.
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Last post by david63 09 Sep 2020, 10:38
What has happened to the beach at Maho St Maarten
by Pam + Neil » 22 Aug 2020, 20:31
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I have watched the beach here gradually erode over recent months and is now almost none existent. There are borders banked up and these look pretty...
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Live
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Last post by Stephen 23 Aug 2020, 08:05
any ideas which ships carnival want to dispose of
by poole boy » 30 Jun 2020, 15:35
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has anyone heard any whispers about which ships carnival are looking to dispose of
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Our first cruise was with FO on Braemar back in 2003 and then we went back in the summer of 2018 same ship, same cabin, a Balcony Suite, which was...
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Last post by towny44 17 Jul 2020, 11:22
Travel for the over 70
by oldpoer » 01 Jul 2020, 07:24
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Are people over 70 allowed to go on cruises when they start
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The whole question of if/ when cruises will restart boggles my mind.
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Last post by gilly88 01 Jul 2020, 17:07
Dining companions
by screwy » 29 Jun 2020, 15:32
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Ok,so let’s say we can get back on board soon.
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P and O have cut down on everything else so who knows... microwave in every cabin, trip to supermarket on the way... could you imagine it lol 🤪...
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Last post by Manoverboard 01 Jul 2020, 13:21
Travel Corridors
by david63 » 25 Jun 2020, 14:33
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I wonder if these will apply to cruise ships - if so it will be the first glimmer of hope that cruising will be able to return later in the year.
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I am due to fly to Spain to our family villa in 2 weeks. Easy jet haven’t up to now cancelled our flight but they probably will.
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Last post by Suekersh 30 Jun 2020, 12:01
MV Artania (Artemis)
by Ray B » 09 Jun 2020, 19:07
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In the news today, the last cruise ship to offload pasengers from what we remember as the good ship Artemis now MV Artania. Just like the milk train...
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I did a Round Britain cruise on Artemis. The ship was small enough to sail under the Forth Bridge
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Last post by Gill W 10 Jun 2020, 19:28
Could Corona-virus be disastrous for the cruise industry
by Ray Scully » 08 Mar 2020, 15:28
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Could Corona-virus be disastrous for the cruise industry or will the big players weather the storm?
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You didn't keep them long David. What did you make....50p :D
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Last post by Stephen 08 Jun 2020, 15:56
upcoming cruises
by kaymar » 19 May 2020, 10:07
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We are booked on E020 on 3rd September, booked through Bolsover who have now invoiced us for the balance payment.
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Yes, that's exactly ther problem, Maureen. To the 50% from February, we have just added the deposit of £330 in respect of a cancelled September...
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Last post by kaymar 04 Jun 2020, 22:49
Travel Insurance shocker
by Kendhni » 14 May 2020, 10:50
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My worldwide annual travel insurance renewal quote cam through this morning - and I got a bit of a shock.
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Interesting to see what my renewal is like next month.
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Last post by cruisin_duo 15 May 2020, 12:02
Health certificate
by Happydays » 10 May 2020, 11:27
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Has anyone else seen the video on line that is showing a copy of the health certificate that Celebrity and Royal Caribbean are saying future...
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I may be wrong, but I am sure I read somewhere (I know, never believe everything you read) that the medical people rejected it in case of...
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Last post by Ray B 10 May 2020, 17:16
Fly cruises in 2021
by bassman67 » 01 May 2020, 09:41
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We're booked on Azura for an Adriatic/Aegean cruise departing 13th May 2021. Initially, being an optimist, I thought by then the travel situation...
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We're booked on an Azura fly/cruise next February ....
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Last post by Manoverboard 07 May 2020, 09:02
P and O pauses again
by Whynd1 » 23 Apr 2020, 10:58
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I see P and O have paused operations now until the 31st July.
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We decided to go for the refund as we already have a land based holiday booked for September this year and the same again plus a cruise booked for...
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Last post by Stephen 23 Apr 2020, 14:59
Anniversary
by Whynd1 » 15 Apr 2020, 08:19
I notice in the Daily Telegraph this morning that today is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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Last post by Whynd1 15 Apr 2020, 08:19
Package holiday refund rules to be suspended?
by Gill W » 23 Mar 2020, 15:48
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According to Simon Calder, plans are in hand to suspend the travel operators obligation to refund the customer if the holiday is cancelled.
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My income is from my work pension, and my husband has his annuity and his state pension, so we are also in the lucky category.
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Last post by Frank Manning 23 Mar 2020, 17:46
Worst than the Noro.? Stuck on board with Coronavirus
by Ray B » 05 Feb 2020, 10:48
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As if it wasn't bad enough being stuck on a ship with the Noro reported, I should think that there are a lot of worried cruisers on board the Diamond...
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We had an email today from P&O advising that the cancellation fee of £2.4k charged two weeks ago has now been turned into a FCC on any new cruise in...
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Last post by Onelife 14 Mar 2020, 12:54
P&O cancellation charges
by Jan Rosser » 11 Mar 2020, 08:18
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I expect most of you will have received an email from P&O this morning setting out their terms for cancellation. It has reassured me in respect of my...
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Our balance for Ventura cruise departing 07 June was due last Tuesday. We considered our options carefully, and called P&O on Saturday to transfer to...
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Last post by Ginny-T 13 Mar 2020, 12:30
New Princess Cancellation Rules
by Clophill4 » 06 Mar 2020, 08:08
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Extract re our cruise on 30th May just received from Princess
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This should certainly give some reassurance to those already booked, however, moving your cruise to 'any' future cruise will be subject to...
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Last post by towny44 06 Mar 2020, 11:11
corona virus and P & O actions
by oldtimer » 26 Feb 2020, 17:23
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We were going to book a cruise in May but due to the Corona uncertainties have not yet done so. It would be useful if P& O issued a statement to say...
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I had one about half an hour ago, for our weekend in July.
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Last post by GillD46 27 Feb 2020, 18:52
new virgin ship
by gilly88 » 21 Feb 2020, 16:53
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the new virgin cruise ship the Scarlett lady is in dover today. the first of four coming our way. who fancies a trip on this one? adults only...
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I think I might just book one of the posh suites so I can play the guitars.... in my dreams to both 🤓
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Last post by jacksparrow 22 Feb 2020, 20:47
Bergen
by welshynurse » 07 Feb 2020, 21:06
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We are looking to do the funicular railway in Bergen and I do not particularly want to pay excursion prices. Has anyone ever booked tickets online...
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Thanks will definitely have to investigate the fish market at lunchtime then!
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Last post by welshynurse 12 Feb 2020, 21:18
Formal evenings
by Midlandslass » 30 Apr 2019, 09:48
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I've enjoyed reading your reasons for choosing a cruise and realised that no-one mentioned whether the dress code affected their choice.
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There's such a wide choice of 'Casual' wear that can be worn in accordance with the dress code that some people will dress quite smartly and others...
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Last post by Kendhni 07 Feb 2020, 17:18
Gary Barlow on Iona
by oldtimer » 06 Feb 2020, 16:51
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Gary will be musical director on Iona's 710 club. Confirmed acts are Clean Bandit, Trevor Nelson, Chris Ramsey Alex James Sarah Cox and Jo Whiley. I...
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well I am older generation and have never heard of clean bandit as p&o are going more for the younger market now this and ship size are the main...
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Last post by poole boy 07 Feb 2020, 13:44
P & O Account
by JillD66 » 09 Sep 2019, 13:36
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I assume the majority on here have registered with P & O to set up their account on line.
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It must have been a fluke David.
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Last post by Stephen 02 Feb 2020, 10:25
Have P&O improved their flights to Malta?
by bassman67 » 30 Jan 2020, 22:54
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When we booked a fly cruise to the Med on Oceana in 2017, the flight out was horrendous. Being used to bonded flights to the Caribbean, we were...
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Never done a fly cruise to Malta but the airport at Malta has always been a nightmare - even going back 40 years
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Last post by allatc 31 Jan 2020, 16:55
Tuk tuks
by Whynd1 » 27 Jan 2020, 15:55
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Hi
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I've booked it,sounds interesting,apparently stop for the custard tarts and port.
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Last post by Manoverboard 28 Jan 2020, 13:41
The Problem with Captains
by brillo » 20 Aug 2015, 12:07
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I have just returned from a cruise to the Med on Azura, Captain Robert Camby,
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Great captain, absolutely great with children of all ages, a great ambassador for PO cruises.
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Last post by Ian Perth 24 Jan 2020, 14:43
What do you mean ‘I need a visa’
by Ranchi » 21 Jan 2020, 09:23
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A few years ago we went on one of P&O’s autumn cruises to USA & Canada. Despite all of the information given by P&O ad other warnings regarding...
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I think that we will have to wait and see what the rules actually are. Some countries (such as Canada) that require a visa/ESTA for normal entry to...
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Last post by david63 21 Jan 2020, 10:13
Recommendations on Single Cruising/Holidays?
by anniec » 01 Jan 2020, 12:34
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Regrettably my husband died four months ago and I find myself in the unwelcome position of holidaying solo in the future (family all rallying around...
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Club 18-30 - well you did say you were younger than the average widow :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Last post by anniec 02 Jan 2020, 08:13
Hair conditioner
by vistana2914 » 30 Nov 2019, 18:37
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Hi,
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Hi,
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I can't believe we've done this!
by CaroleF » 16 Nov 2019, 10:57
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We had one of the cheap Oceana cruises to the Canaries booked for next February - really good price for a suite and a lot of OBC. The trouble is that...
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Hope you have a lovely cruise on Iona.
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Last post by cruisin_duo 19 Nov 2019, 11:27
The "Arcadia cough"
by kaymar » 06 Nov 2019, 10:08
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Having returned from the last two or three of our most recent cruises with chest infections and a cough which lasted for weeks, we decided that...
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Better still, just stay at home :D :thumbup:
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Last post by Stephen 13 Nov 2019, 07:57
Call out for great service
by Kendhni » 19 Oct 2019, 12:09
We had an issue with pre-registering for a cruise in the 2021 so I contacted the call centre and Kevin could not have done more to help. Many thanks.
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Last post by Kendhni 19 Oct 2019, 12:09
Passport renewal
by Whynd1 » 09 Oct 2019, 14:54
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The time had come for me to renew my passport.
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My old one arrived back about a week after renewal.
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Medical Disembarkation
by david63 » 16 Jul 2017, 16:15
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Having been through this experience once, and hoping never to have to repeat it, I thought that it would be a good idea to try and give some...
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It is Gill, very scary. It's certainly making me re-think about long cruises. I love the longer ones but this experience has certainly made me think...
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Last post by CaroleF 14 Oct 2019, 09:47
Peninsular club
by poole boy » 13 Oct 2019, 15:06
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Can somebody help me find out how you can find your actual points for this and list of cruises you have done as you used to be able to find this...
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many thanks gilld have just tried that but still does not work as it says I have not put in a valid urn number so I put in my portunas number this is...
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