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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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Last post by cruisin_duo 16 Jun 2019, 14:18
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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Last post by JoanneB 27 Feb 2018, 10:20
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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Vaccinations and testing
by Whynd1 » 12 Apr 2022, 16:40
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Just received the email from P and O changing the guidelines on vaccinations and testing.
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All we can hope for really.
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Last post by screwy 22 May 2022, 13:56
just reterned from first cruise on princess ship
by poole boy » 10 May 2022, 15:27
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Hi just returned from our first cruise on Emerald princess 8 nights round Britain and must say it was better than we expected as the ship had sailed...
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well on our next princess cruise the wife is elite again but I am only gold so do not know whats going on :oops:
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Last post by Manoverboard 16 May 2022, 11:51
How does P&O booking work?
by Ranchi » 01 May 2022, 13:42
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Just took the decision to dip our toes back into the cruising pool. Due to work & family commitments we always booked as soon as possible to ensure...
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Screen shot was not acceptable 😡
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Last post by LadyPCruiser 05 May 2022, 11:33
Arcadia cruises cancelled
by Kendhni » 14 Apr 2022, 21:58
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Shame to hear that P&O has had to cancel 7 cruises due to lack of staff.
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Might be better to get Mrs S to take her waitress outfit. She could earn a bob or two.
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Last post by Stephen 16 Apr 2022, 07:51
Harland & Wolff Cruise Ship Contract
by CaroleF » 13 Apr 2022, 14:25
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I read in the news yesterday that Harland & Wolff has won a contract to work on two cruise ships. In The Telegraph - The Belfast shipyard will...
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You know me. Common as muck.
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 14 Apr 2022, 16:34
Spanish Covid Protocols
by david63 » 02 Apr 2022, 13:23
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Been reading over on CC that the Spanish Covid protocols appear to have changed and that they are now not appearing to insist that those affected...
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that was our only concern.
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Last post by david63 02 Apr 2022, 14:32
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All done !
by barney » 29 Mar 2022, 09:33
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June cruise paid. 👍
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Don’t worry Stephen, I’ll have trashed it before Barney gets on.
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Last post by Stephen 29 Mar 2022, 17:57
Fred
by Ranchi » 28 Mar 2022, 09:11
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I post from P&O popped up on FB yesterday stating that the full fleet is now operational. I dropped into South Queensferry at the weekend and saw...
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P.O Aurora.
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Last post by towny44 29 Mar 2022, 08:40
The Lifespan of a Modern Day Cruiser
by david63 » 23 Mar 2022, 15:44
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Having become despondent with P&O's latest offering it set me off thinking (never a good move I know!).
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The trend seems to be for bigger and bigger ships where the ship itself is the destination and ports of call are a bit of an add on.
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Last post by allatc 24 Mar 2022, 10:59
Saga ship turned back to Southampton
by CaroleF » 09 Mar 2022, 11:05
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I heard on the radio this morning, and it's now on the BBC News app that Saga's Spirit of Adventure has turned back from her cruise to the Caribbean...
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They didn't have Bingo on our Saga Riverboat ... just saying :angel:
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Last post by Manoverboard 10 Mar 2022, 15:39
How was your first cruising experience
by vulcanxh558 » 30 Jan 2022, 10:40
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Hi all
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Our first cruise was 31 January 1999, funny how I can remember the exact date. It was Costa Romantica two weeks in the Caribbean and I couldn't...
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Last post by Happydays 05 Mar 2022, 15:38
Drop off Gatwick
by Ray B » 27 Feb 2022, 14:22
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Just arranging to be dropped off at Gatwick North Terminal on Thursday. Now I don't know if this is new, but being dropped at the terminal costs £5...
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I have asked myself that on a couple of occasions, but suspect that as soon as I am onboard with a cocktail in my hands the answer will be 'yes' :D
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Last post by Kendhni 01 Mar 2022, 08:06
Schengen rules
by barney » 10 Feb 2022, 15:50
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Has anybody read anything about how EU Schengen rules will be applied to cruise passengers?
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He wasn't pleased especially as he was not a fan of Brexit - I remember the conversation the day after the votes were counted - shell shocked as were...
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Last post by Meg 50 12 Feb 2022, 09:47
Is Spain Starting to Ease Restrictions
by david63 » 12 Feb 2022, 08:26
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With the move by Spain to allow teenagers with a negative PCR test into the country (just in time for the half term break!!) could this be the start...
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I’d already posted on the General forum.
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Last post by barney 12 Feb 2022, 09:45
Cunards new Queen Anne
by screwy » 08 Feb 2022, 14:31
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Cunards new ship launches this year.
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First Queen of GB.
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Last post by Ranchi 09 Feb 2022, 12:59
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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One thing to be aware of is that single supplements are at their cheapest the day that the cruise goes on sale, they gradually creep up after...
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Last post by Southern Belle 27 Jan 2022, 17:04
LV Travel Insurance
by david63 » 22 Jan 2022, 08:35
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Having been trawling through numerous travel insurance sites over the last couple of days I came across LV whose price almost seems too good to be...
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Stephen wrote’ Difficult to prove though unless you know someone who has taken out a new exact same policy the same time of your renewal I would have...
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Last post by Ranchi 23 Jan 2022, 11:43
Interesting Blog from Saga's Spirit of Adventure
by CaroleF » 21 Jan 2022, 17:21
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For those who may be interested there's an interesting Blog from Saga's Spirit of Adventure on the Saga Forum on Cruise Critic. There's lots of...
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The Report from ' Midlandslass ' on this Forum ' , there were others of course, may also be of interest.
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Last post by Manoverboard 22 Jan 2022, 09:47
Lifts....
by david63 » 30 Oct 2018, 16:06
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Just read one of the best questions ever on Facecloth...
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Just wait until it's curry night. Simples
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Last post by Stephen 21 Jan 2022, 11:56
no Gibraltar
by oldtimer » 17 Jan 2022, 17:20
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Looking at Med cruises and notice not stopping at Gibraltar, for our cheep booze cannot find out why?
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I've decided to be non binary . I've no idea what it meant but apparently it's trendy..
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Last post by screwy 20 Jan 2022, 15:54
De Lux balcony prices
by oldtimer » 17 Jan 2022, 17:25
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Looking at De Lux balcony price on Britannia and was shocked to see the huge price difference to an ordinary balcony, anyone no why?
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Market price sensitivity I would guess. You charge what the market will bear.
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Last post by Quizzical Bob 17 Jan 2022, 17:46
Covid Test
by Sandra » 05 Jan 2022, 23:03
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Hello,
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The latest position from P&O ... click this link ... seems to be
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Last post by Manoverboard 07 Jan 2022, 15:36
Avoid cruises even if vaccinated, CDC tells Americans
by kaymar » 01 Jan 2022, 20:01
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Well, at least the ships will be quieter :relaxed:
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My TA has managed to negotiate the cancellation of our fully paid Feb Iona cruise, and have the funds transferred to one of our future cruise...
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Last post by towny44 04 Jan 2022, 18:32
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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Unless I have the wrong end of the stick I can still see Mervyn and Trish's photo. Is this something to do with the speed and log in problems I'm...
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Last post by Manoverboard 02 Jan 2022, 10:36
Upon a Star
by Kendhni » 16 Dec 2021, 08:00
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Has anyone else signed up for this on Friday?
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Were you still in your pink tutu and gorilla mask at the time?
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Last post by Kendhni 18 Dec 2021, 07:14
Crews at Christmas On Board
by Bubble » 08 Dec 2021, 18:44
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Hello
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Not forgetting M&S Cherry Liqueurs. Lubbly jubbly
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Last post by Stephen 10 Dec 2021, 16:47
Pandemic cruise myths busted
by Kendhni » 18 Nov 2021, 13:08
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A nice little article from our friends at CruiseCritic
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Oh we too are scaredy cats, MoB. We spend quite a bit of time in Scotland and have been far happier up there as masks were mandatory in shops etc. We...
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Last post by Ranchi 03 Dec 2021, 14:51
Travel Insurance Update
by david63 » 02 Oct 2020, 11:08
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Today I have had an email from my travel insurance (Avanti) with an upgrade to include cover for Covid-19
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We’ve just bought travel insurance from Staysure,we were previously with insure&go who are now part of All Clear. Annual multi trip, Europe Cruise &...
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Last post by towny44 23 Oct 2021, 14:06
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Last post by Kendhni 24 Sep 2021, 16:53
Post COVID cruising
by Kendhni » 20 Sep 2021, 21:27
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This article landed in my inbox and I thought it might offer some useful hints for those about to go on a cruise
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Just had an email from a company we have used for shore excursions telling me that they are back on - including P&O.
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Last post by Kendhni 21 Sep 2021, 16:47
Arcadia-Ocean Village
by Ray B » 10 Sep 2021, 19:47
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A sorry looking Arcadia, beached and in the process of being dismantled, is shown on the Facebook page of,
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Did a few cruises on Arcadia and really enjoyed them. The cabins were a generous size and for me it was a first for both a safe and a walk in...
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Last post by Ranchi 15 Sep 2021, 17:36
Caribbean March, getting a little twitchy
by Ray Scully » 31 Aug 2021, 14:11
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Being regular Caribbean cruisers for many years, we have planned, our own shore itineraries, therefore any restrictions regarding shore visits will...
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Already switched our Jan 2022 Caribbean to Baltic in May. Even that will change if self propelled shore trips not allowed at time of balance payment.
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Last post by allatc 01 Sep 2021, 12:32
River cruises
by kaymar » 11 Aug 2021, 09:51
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Calling all river cruisers.
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Thanks for the advice, Crispy99, and welcome to the forum.
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Last post by crispy99 28 Aug 2021, 13:02
2021 cruising experience
by allatc » 09 Aug 2021, 09:12
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Would those who have experienced a recent cruise like to tell us what life aboard is like in these post-covid times
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Fingers crossed then for next March :)
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Last post by Kendhni 14 Aug 2021, 15:33
Promenade balcony cabins on Iona
by macca1914 » 14 Aug 2021, 07:30
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Hi all
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The balcony cabins on deck 8 are conservatory mini suites, so long as you have not chosen this grade you will be OK.
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Last post by daveoc14 14 Aug 2021, 10:06
Let's get sailing
by Kendhni » 26 Jul 2021, 16:04
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Looks like Princess and Holland America are firing their engines up
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Hi there everyone- is anybody going on Iona S first international sailing on 25th September- we are thinking about it as such a good price !! Even if...
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Last post by LadyPCruiser 01 Aug 2021, 13:20
Changing bookings
by Kendhni » 24 Jul 2021, 09:01
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I was just updating my EasyJet transfer bookings from Sep this year to Sep next year and realised that is the 3rd time I have moved those flights -...
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We've had a Cunard cruise cancelled and moved twice. At the last move we swapped it from a QM2 transatlantic to a QV round Britain. At the time we...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 27 Jul 2021, 12:34
Travel agents
by Whynd1 » 03 Jul 2021, 11:14
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Morning all
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I’ve just spent a bit of time on Google maps & it is the same Hadfield. I also see that Royston Vasey was also partially set in Alston - which was a...
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Last post by Ranchi 13 Jul 2021, 15:08
check in problems
by poole boy » 27 Jun 2021, 08:49
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check in problems Britannia
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They do have computers for the blind.
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Last post by Quizzical Bob 01 Jul 2021, 15:36
Close Coasting
by Ranchi » 28 Jun 2021, 12:11
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I’ve been watching Britannia on one of the AIS type apps and see that she took a rather leisurely sail into the bay (Weymouth to Torquay.) Of course...
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Favourite coastal sailbys? Norway of course, across the bottom of Italy and turning right up to Messina. Sailing out of Stockholm. The Pentland Firth...
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Last post by Quizzical Bob 29 Jun 2021, 19:32
p&o 0verbooking
by poole boy » 20 Jun 2021, 09:26
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noticed in the papers yesterday that p&0 have over booked there cruises on Britannia and are currently contacting customers offering money back or...
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Yes we knew Warners had overbooked. They are in the process of contacting guests and cancelling.
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Last post by Whynd1 20 Jun 2021, 14:27
Drinks in Stateroom
by macca1914 » 13 Jun 2021, 17:05
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Forgive my ignorance but I am taking my first cruise in October, on NCL's Epic. Although no longer stopping at Cannes and now going to Sardinia....
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Stand said barrel upright, remove top and place one's Stilton into the barrel. Simple.
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