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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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27 Jun 2017, 17:03
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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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... they would have to honour the price.
Not necessarily. P&O operate fluid pricing so the price can change from what you see to what is available...
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Last post by david63
11 Jun 2017, 10:22
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Programme about Hebridean Cruises
by CaroleF » 11 Oct 2017, 11:38
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I've just been reading about a forthcoming programme about Hebridean Princess - the ship the Queen has chartered twice. The programme shows the...
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Tonight's the night .... have therefore hit the 'record ' tit button to avoid the ads.
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Last post by Manoverboard
19 Oct 2017, 17:53
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Adonia
by colin parry » 26 Sep 2017, 12:57
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It has now been confirmed by P&O That Adonia has been sold and will leave the fleet after March 2018. SHAME!
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Oceania also has 3 of the R class ships for anyone looking for an Adonia replacement.
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Last post by JoanneB
09 Oct 2017, 15:23
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Missing the Boat (literally)
by david63 » 30 Sep 2017, 10:53
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Anyone been following the saga on Facecloth about the group who missed Ventura sailing from Lisbon.
They claim that the on-board time was 4:30 and...
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just seem to think everybody else should wait for them
Well actually they do :thumbdown:
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Last post by david63
02 Oct 2017, 18:45
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will p&o go?
by gilly88 » 11 Sep 2017, 17:12
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I was wondering whether in light of the devastation in the British virgin isles and the other islands what you think p&o will do? will they still...
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Good news for you Barney :) It must be a big relieve for you now you have heard from him.
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Last post by Happydays
24 Sep 2017, 22:05
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PO tips increase
by Kenmo1 » 14 Mar 2017, 12:19
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We have just received an email regarding our cruise that tips, or as PO call it service reward programme, are increasing to £6 per person with effect...
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I am led to believe that my car insurance has increased due to the number of uninsured drivers on the road. If the number of non tippers increases...
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Last post by Ranchi
23 Sep 2017, 12:35
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Leaving the theatre
by Ranchi » 21 Sep 2017, 10:46
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Just back from Oriana where we had a lovely cruise. Good weather ( with one exception!) and calm seas all the way. The ship is well cared for & looks...
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....and then thrown the blackboard rubber at him ?!
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Last post by qbman1
22 Sep 2017, 14:41
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Travel Insurance Conundrum
by david63 » 11 Sep 2017, 08:48
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I don't know what the answer to this is - if there is an answer.
We all know the necessity of having travel insurance and that ideally you should...
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Found this article from 2013, so it looks like specialist brokers could get single trip insurance for stays/cruises more than 12 months in advance...
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Last post by JoanneB
22 Sep 2017, 12:15
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Madeira - Tropical Virus
by Mike B » 14 Sep 2017, 16:27
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My wife has just returned from donating blood but was told that she would be unable to donate blood in January as we would be calling at Madeira at...
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But to get gack on topic, we go to Madeira twice a year and have not been troubled by either the virus nor any precautionary measures. More likely to...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
20 Sep 2017, 22:16
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Has Select Dining Had its Day?
by david63 » 18 Sep 2017, 15:34
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I have noticed a few comments both on this board and in other places recently about the decline in Select Dining and am wondering if it is now...
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we have never done select dining. We've inspected the menus and compared them with that day's offering in the MDR, concluding that it's not worth the...
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Last post by allatc
20 Sep 2017, 16:00
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Locked CC registration changes
by oldtimer » 12 Sep 2017, 20:27
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When registering your Credit Card before boarding you will now have to input your 4 digit code and also £50 debit will be put on your account to...
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Blod for Plod .... no way, it would mean sacking Foxy :lol: .
Topic has deffo reached saturation point / boredom levels / attention seeking climax...
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Last post by Manoverboard
14 Sep 2017, 12:43
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Itinerary changes
by colin parry » 16 Aug 2017, 12:49
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Yet again we have a change of destinations at short notice. Adonia will not now call at Puerto Banus which I was looking forward to but will have two...
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Or maybe there are two Call Me Jennys, along with several Elvis's!
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
11 Sep 2017, 18:21
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Older ships
by Big Bob » 09 Sep 2017, 21:12
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Just back from a Greek Island cruise on Celebrity Constellation which is approaching 20 years old. The ship is very well kept - better than Azura...
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I fall somewhere in the middle of this. I like the older, or should that be the more traditional, ships such as Oriana and Adonia but I like the...
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Last post by Happydays
11 Sep 2017, 16:10
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Do you do it?
by dirk pitt » 08 Sep 2017, 21:50
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In the gym there is a notice to wipe down equipment after use. So many people don't or they use the towel they have just rubbed over their face to...
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And sometimes Towny I'm spot on
Indeed you are :)
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Last post by wolfie
10 Sep 2017, 22:58
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SAFETY BRIEFING - new BA safety briefing on YouTube
by Boris+ » 08 Sep 2017, 17:09
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Go and watch the new BA safety briefing on YouTube - it's brilliant. Everyone was fed up due to a delay on our flight, and when they started to say...
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like most things, people always assume that it will not happen to them and the safety announcements are just a nuisance. even the crew are probably...
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Last post by gilly88
09 Sep 2017, 10:46
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Travel Insurance Any recommendations
by Ray Scully » 19 Jul 2017, 15:56
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Early 70's with pre existing conditions
TIA
Ray
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Good morning
We have purchased our policy via Money Saving Expert site. Selecting the Explorer Insurance Co, excellent site easy application other...
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Last post by OCEANIAFAN
05 Sep 2017, 11:20
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WiFi on Caribbean flights ??
by Ray Scully » 04 Sep 2017, 12:44
Virgin Atlantic is claiming an industry first by becoming the first airline in Europe to offer wifi across its entire fleet.
From today customers...
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Last post by Ray Scully
04 Sep 2017, 12:44
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Western Med,late March early April.
by screwy » 31 Aug 2017, 11:23
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Hi All.
Thinking of booking this,anyone been this time of year? Whats the weather like.?
Advice please.
Mel
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Hi
I did a western Mediterranean cruise a couple of years ago at the very end of March on the Arcadia. It was the first cruise from Southampton...
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Last post by Stephen
31 Aug 2017, 12:40
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Trouble with P&O and Edge Browser
by Mervyn and Trish » 26 Aug 2017, 10:09
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Is anyone else having trouble with the P&O site using the Edge browser since the latest Windows 10 update?
I can search for a cruise and get the...
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I used Firefox for ages without any problems until about 12 months ago it suddenly started freezing on me, which needed a restart to get going again....
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Last post by towny44
28 Aug 2017, 15:07
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P&O and Cunard summer 2019 launch
by towny44 » 20 Aug 2017, 08:07
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Pre registration for both starts 4th Sept with P&O open for sale from 11th to 13th Sept, dependant on loyalty or cruise date, Cunard open for sale...
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it is nice to see the prices rise after we have booked.
I think it is inevitable that the prices for cabins suitable for people with mobility...
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Last post by towny44
22 Aug 2017, 22:42
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Croatian currency
by Whynd1 » 19 Aug 2017, 14:59
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We are calling at Zadar and Dubrovnik on our Aurora cruise. I know the currency in Croatia is the Kuna.
Can anyone tell me if they take Euros and are...
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A few years ago, I took Martin Lewis's advice and obtained a Halifax Clarity card. I only use it for foreign purchases and getting cash from ATMs....
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Last post by bassman67
21 Aug 2017, 20:17
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A Ten Ship Weekend
by qbman1 » 18 Aug 2017, 14:05
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Anyone sailing or returning this weekend ?
There are 10 ships in altogether and there will be around 55,000 passengers coming and going
Looks like...
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. . . . . plus the magnificent Saints are playing at a sold out Saint Mary's
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Last post by gfwgfw
18 Aug 2017, 17:22
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Advice For The Uffizi Gallery
by Happydays » 17 Aug 2017, 14:54
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I was hoping someone who has pre-purchased tickets for the Uffizi Art Gallery can advice me which site they used and how easy it was to collect their...
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Thanks for the reply, I shall have a look at the link.
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Last post by Happydays
18 Aug 2017, 15:28
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Foxy does Norway, Iceland and Dublin on Arcadia
by oldbluefox » 31 Jul 2017, 12:48
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Not the best of starts to any holiday, my mother had been complaining all week and had decided she had thrombosis despite the doctor and nurses in...
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Last time we were up north we had two glorious evenings in a row. Being a bit fed up with battling to get on with the program we were watching on tv,...
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Last post by Boris+
18 Aug 2017, 09:55
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Would you or wouldn't you
by Kendhni » 10 Aug 2017, 06:01
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Your friends are on a special anniversary cruise and you are looking after their house for them. Something serious happens e.g. fire, break-in,...
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We have a golden rule with the people who look after our house. They know how to contact my brothers and if there are any emergencies then contact...
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Last post by Kendhni
11 Aug 2017, 22:12
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Last post by qbman1
05 Aug 2017, 09:57
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P&O Website updates
by Kenmo1 » 02 Aug 2017, 13:55
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Have just been looking at our 3 saved cruises to see if any price changes (I know you shouldn't look once you've booked). They have added some...
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I noticed for the Oriana cruise that we have booked that there was a 'less than 100 cabins left' for balcony cabins.....I see, so you've sold 8+...
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Last post by Ranchi
04 Aug 2017, 19:34
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Future Cruise Operatives
by oldbluefox » 02 Aug 2017, 14:30
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Could somebody enlighten me on the value of future cruise sales onboard ship.
On our last cruise we decided to have a word with future cruise sales....
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Only booked a future cruise once. Unless it's for more than a week it's not worth it.
Just my personal opinion of course.
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Last post by Stephen
02 Aug 2017, 15:38
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Car Parking
by qbman1 » 01 Aug 2017, 14:13
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Before embarking Adonia a couple of weeks ago, I was very rude about the CPS arrangements at the QEII terminal.
Well, the system was changed...
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They have actually changed the infrastructure within the parking building so I am sure the arrangements will be the same for AB. It is now much like...
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Last post by qbman1
02 Aug 2017, 11:06
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Cabin allocated!
by barney » 21 Jul 2017, 09:01
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We booked a short fill in cruise on Azura (5 night) for the end of August on a very good saver price and had our cabin allocation yesterday.
We have...
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Typical, money to money..............i won a tenner this weekend too. :clap:
I've got an e-mail from the National Lottery to say I've won - but I...
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Last post by Stephen
01 Aug 2017, 17:10
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Tours for Invergordon
by Ranchi » 31 Jul 2017, 19:29
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Could anyone give details of any of the tours operated by P&O (or others) from Invergordon?
Thanks,
Steve
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Many thanks for all your replies. Much appreciated.
Steve
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Last post by Ranchi
01 Aug 2017, 15:44
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Disembarking in Gibraltar
by Ranchi » 27 Jul 2017, 21:31
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I've looked on line at taxi fares from Gibraltar cruise terminal to Gibraltar airport and been quoted various prices from €20 to €39. Bearing in mind...
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Thanks, Ray. That's exactly what I hoped to hear.
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Last post by Ranchi
28 Jul 2017, 11:00
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Spa Treatments
by Ess001 » 05 Jun 2017, 11:50
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Hi - I have just booked a couple of spa treatments for me and hubby. Not having used the Spa on board before I wonder if there is anything I need to...
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Hi - I have just booked a couple of spa treatments for me and hubby. Not having used the Spa on board before I wonder if there is anything I need to...
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Last post by Lanterman
26 Jul 2017, 08:40
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Viking Cruises (sea Cruises) query
by Boris+ » 06 Jul 2017, 09:48
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Anybody out there tried Viking? Looking at alternative cruise lines for us - and hoping for some helpful answers.
Thanks
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Ok. I'll wait for any trip report.
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Last post by GillD46
16 Jul 2017, 17:53
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Name the new Behemoth
by qbman1 » 10 Jul 2017, 09:38
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I see P & O are now looking for suggestions for a name for the new monster
Any ideas ?
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Ah. That's given me the perfect name. I shall submit it immediately
Dementia
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
14 Jul 2017, 09:12
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Duty free.
by screwy » 25 May 2017, 23:23
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Hi All.
Off on Britannia on Sunday, A Coruna,Bilboa,La Rochelle and Guernsey,
Anyone know the best duty free ?
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Can I get duty free in Liverpool ?
No :roll: but go to the right places in Liverpool and you can buy anything at much reduced prices :o...
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Last post by Stephen
12 Jul 2017, 17:08
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E mail address
by Whynd1 » 08 Jul 2017, 09:32
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Does anybody have an update e mail address for Christopher Edgington. I have e mailed but no reply which is unusual.
Thanks
Lindsey
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Excellent, Lindsey. Whilst you are on to him, please can you tell him to make sure there is plenty of wine on board for Friday or there will be...
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Last post by qbman1
11 Jul 2017, 09:56
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Rome on your own
by barney » 14 May 2017, 12:07
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There is still some way off our next cruise but we are visiting Rome again.
Last time we did the P&O tour called Essence of Rome and it was...
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Cheers and welcome to the forum bonkers58
We only intend to do the Vatican on this visit having been there a few times before. :thumbup:
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Last post by barney
10 Jul 2017, 08:49
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Marseille Cruise Port
by zumbaqueen » 08 Jul 2017, 12:11
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Has anyone been on a cruise that has visited Marseille? We are going there later this year and exploring possible options either DIY or a tour. I'm...
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We went on the road train, La Petit Train. There are two different journeys. The number 1 takes you to the Notre Dame Basilica. It cost about 8 euros...
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Last post by rita17
09 Jul 2017, 00:02
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Cruise Critic Problem
by CaroleF » 07 Jul 2017, 16:26
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I wonder if anyone is having the same issue with Cruise Critic that I seem to be experiencing. When I go to the site I log on - didn't used to have...
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Seems odd when it's a site like Cruise Critic. Just tried again this morning and same thing occurs. Oh well, not a problem as I can still access the...
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Last post by CaroleF
08 Jul 2017, 09:37
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False information given on some websites
by CaroleF » 03 Jul 2017, 12:37
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Well after the comment about not enough topics on cruising here's my thought - I have been amazed, no probably the wrong word, anyway I keep reading...
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Indeed David but not really helpful if someone turns up at the port with a scooter only to be refused boarding !!
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Last post by Dancing Queen
07 Jul 2017, 22:28
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Unfair to the single traveller
by colin parry » 04 Jul 2017, 15:02
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Despite obc being advertised as per cabin, when travelling alone and paying virtually double, I am informed that I'm only entitled to half the...
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I will be interested to hear all about your new cruiseline - if and when you travel with them. Always interesting to read about something new.
Have...
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Last post by GillD46
06 Jul 2017, 13:34
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P and O ships' webcams
by Keechy » 26 Jun 2017, 13:10
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We look at the webcams every day (sad) and it appears they have gone upmarket by animating the maps. It proves that P and O DO have an IT department!
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....or the ships closer to the satellite
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Last post by qbman1
05 Jul 2017, 10:44
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Despatches CH 4 Monday 8.00pm
by Ray Scully » 02 Jul 2017, 15:25
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Secrets of your Cruise
Could be interesting
Ray
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Still it explains the Arcadia cough. ....
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
04 Jul 2017, 19:40
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Locked Dispatches
by anneed » 04 Jul 2017, 17:52
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What did you think of Dispatches on Channel 4 - Secrets of Your Cruise? I bet P&O didn't know what was going on when the reporter boarded Oceana with...
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I have ' Locked ' your Topic as it is, I believe, a Duplicate of ....
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Last post by Manoverboard
04 Jul 2017, 17:55
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P&O Restructures Future Cruise Deposit
by Kendhni » 01 Jul 2017, 10:17
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It under the new rules the customer will only have two weeks to change their booking (as long as it is of the same or higher value). I assume after...
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Thanks for the clarification John.
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Last post by oldbluefox
03 Jul 2017, 17:16
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Royal Caribbean booking a future cruise
by Kendhni » 01 Jul 2017, 13:09
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Reading the story about P&O Future cruise deposits reminded of the issue we had with Royal Caribbean.
We did a Med fly/cruise last year and the...
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We've never had a good experience when talking to the Future Cruise Consultant on board. Firstly, she didn't seem that interested, always...
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Last post by CaroleF
03 Jul 2017, 12:12
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Venice shuttle
by Whynd1 » 27 Jun 2017, 11:50
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Does anybody know how much P and O are charging for the Venice shuttle launch tickets this year.
Its 5 years since I was last in Venice.
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Back on topic.
The walk from the ship to the people mover is a LONG way in the heat and, if you have a mobility problem, is not advised. We tried it...
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Last post by towny44
02 Jul 2017, 09:55
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PORTS OF CALL
by JillD66 » 30 Apr 2017, 16:12
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Are there any experts on the forum at the moment?
I'm trying to find details of ports for upcoming Arcadia cruise but the link to ports of call...
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Thank you, qbman.
Maureen
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Last post by Kenmo1
28 Jun 2017, 13:42
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