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by Ray B » 06 Jun 2020, 10:30 » in Forum Problems/Discussion

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Suddenly this morning 23 notifications in my inbox, not had one for months. Did David's computer have a bad night or was Moby fiddling with it....

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if anyone gets any more can you let me know please.
On the basis that nobody has complained about this any more can I presume that it is solved?

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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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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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27 Jun 2017, 17:03
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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Yes, Aurora is a favourite of ours as well.

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07 Jul 2020, 12:09
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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I'll pass, thanks.:wave:

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02 Jul 2020, 16:58
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.

I've seen some pictures of the P&O fleet at their resting places, and they are...

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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.

On a table for 8, who would you like to have on your table.? Obviously this would include partners,...

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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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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.
Rumour has it that...
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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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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

Bought at just under £8 and sold just over £16 :D :D Doubled my money in two months...
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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.

We are not paying, of course, but...

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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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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.
Nothing has changed but the prices is up...

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Interesting to see what my renewal is like next month.

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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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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 ....

Hi .... you have some mail to read :)

Check to see if there is a number within a red...
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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.
Not unexpected.

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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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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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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.

He's...

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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.

I think the working...

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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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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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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

• Sailings departing between March 9 and April 3*: booked guests can cancel up to 3...

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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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06 Mar 2020, 11:11
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.

I know some people like them but on our last couple of cruises I...

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Everything has changed about travel.

For Mrs S and myself the anticipation started when you use to get a call from your local travel agent saying...

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04 Mar 2020, 12:20
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.

Of great concern our son is coming especially for the weekender - we’re taking the whole...

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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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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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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.
Many of you...

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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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12 Feb 2020, 14:21
Interesting forecasts on the price of RCI shares

by Kendhni » 07 Feb 2020, 17:18

These ones have paid for themselves.

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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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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.

3 weeks ago I booked a cruise and, despite a couple of...

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It must have been a fluke David.

I've tried both my iPad and Desktop PC with different browsers but all without success.

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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

We got through Malta airport...

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31 Jan 2020, 16:55
Tuk tuks

by Whynd1 » 27 Jan 2020, 15:55

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I see on our cruise personaliser that in Lisbon you can do a tuk tuk ride.
I think it's the one Jenny Bond did in Jane Mcdonalds travel...

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I've booked it,sounds interesting,apparently stop for the custard tarts and port.
Something different.

Well done you :clap: :clap:

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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,

I do not normally I have no problems with the crew but I feel that I...

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Great captain, absolutely great with children of all ages, a great ambassador for PO cruises.
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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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21 Jan 2020, 10:13
Hair conditioner

by vistana2914 » 30 Nov 2019, 18:37

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Hi,
I am hoping that someone can help with the name of a hair treatment that I have had on board a P&O ship. I purchased a pot of the conditioner...

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Hi,

Thanks for everyone who has replied I did email P&O but never had a reply, I did purchase it on board direct from the salon I will keep trying.

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13 Dec 2019, 21:47
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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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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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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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.
I debated which method to use and although the most expensive ,decided for me to use the new imaging...

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My old one arrived back about a week after renewal.

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18 Oct 2019, 09:06
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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13 Oct 2019, 21:10
Stuck in Monte Carlo

by MaureenB » 28 Sep 2019, 21:18
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I'm getting messages from my pal on Azura at the moment and they are marooned in Monte Carlo and have been since lunch time due to the seas picking...

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In all of this nobody has made mention of the Port Agent - wasn't this their problem to resolve more so than P&O, after all that is what they are...
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12 Oct 2019, 09:38
Northern Lights Cruise

by cruisingtoski » 07 Oct 2019, 07:49

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I wonder if anybody on here can help.
I am considering a Northern Lights cruise and don’t really fancy Hurtigruten as my friends and I would like a...

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Perhaps you should ' slum it ' and cruise with Hurtigruten as they will ( used to ) provide a free replacement cruise if there are no visible lights.

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10 Oct 2019, 11:12
Aurora to Canada/USA

by CaroleF » 03 Sep 2019, 20:37
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We left Southampton on Sunday for our 30 night trip to first Canada and then USA, we were delayed leaving partly because there was some sort of...

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We had Sam as our port presenter on our USA and Canada cruise last year and thought he was outstanding.

I commented on my Azura review that, for...
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02 Oct 2019, 17:30
Aurora balcony cabins

by Whynd1 » 28 Sep 2019, 18:05

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Hi all

May be thikng of bookng a balcony cabin on Aurora, is the main difference just extra cabin space or are the balconies larger as well ?...

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Had both Lyndsey.
No comparison between the two.
Arcadia aft are much bigger and have the view when leaving port.

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29 Sep 2019, 15:48
New cruise release

by Suekersh » 26 Sep 2019, 13:15

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Just had an e mail from P & O. The new release will include cruises up to April 2022 instead of to October 2021.

We are considering another World...

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On looking at the med cruises most are now 19 nights instead of 17. For me it's harder to be away that long. Also with single supplement 19 nights...

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28 Sep 2019, 11:23
Thomas Cook

by david63 » 20 Sep 2019, 11:24

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Looks as if the proverbial is about to hit the fan anytime now - unless someone has a spare £200 million in their back pocket (and if I did then I...

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To Mervyn and Trish

I have just returned from holiday on the Azura, and your picture was on the Horizon for photographs on Black Tie night, just to...

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23 Sep 2019, 16:40
Bigger is better ?

by allatc » 04 Aug 2019, 09:44

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Just back from cruise on Oceana, a small ship by emerging standards.

One of the officers gave a talk about the history of cruise ships and said...

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We like big but not too big. And big doesn't always mean big cabin sizes, as Iona clearly demonstrates. More like stack'm high and pack'm in.

Azura...

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22 Sep 2019, 17:12
Arcadia Sept to the Baltic

by Whynd1 » 25 Aug 2019, 10:54

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Morning all

As I am still not receiving the moments magazine,despite numerous phone calls, can anyone tell me who the Captain is for my Arcadia...

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Torrential rain at the beginning of the cruise meant we didnt get off in Norway or Denmark,

Sorry to hear that, Lindsey. Very frustrating but a...

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14 Sep 2019, 09:48
Pricing.

by screwy » 12 Sep 2019, 10:19

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Ok folks,thinking of booking Azura in January 21.At the moment there is an offer of ‘extra’ obc.Now it’s obviously cheaper to book the saver fair but...

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We normally book book select fare but we have a lot of outgoings this next 12 months so looked at saver,would save about a grand . With military and...

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12 Sep 2019, 12:46
Cruise Cancelled

by Happydays » 07 Aug 2019, 15:46

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I've just received an email from P&O telling me our January cruise to Dubai & India has been cancelled. The full season has been cancelled for that...

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We had one of those for a three nighter a while ago. Loved it.

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23 Aug 2019, 14:02
Travel insurance

by Whynd1 » 19 Jul 2019, 15:04

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I have been using a company called world first,as I had cancer a few years ago they will insure me for a reasonable cost.
However it seems they do...

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As I said previously, we insured with All Clear many times. With regard to my claim, there was no dispute about them paying. The problem was that...

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14 Aug 2019, 21:54
North Europe cruise November or april

by Mrbennyboy84 » 11 Aug 2019, 22:09

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Hi all I'm new I hope this is in the right part. I am looking to book my first ever cruise and I am on a very tight budget. I have found to 7 night...

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Welcome on board.

As said April will likely be warmer, but if you can go in late November, the Christmas market may be open - which is atmospheric.

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12 Aug 2019, 12:21
Remain on the ship in Southampton?

by Finker » 25 Jul 2019, 11:45

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This is the heading of an amusing and interesting discussion on Cruise Critic Cunard forums at the moment.

Visitors are giving tips on the delights...

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One things for sure it won't be Edinburg for Glasgow … or Vicky Verky

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26 Jul 2019, 15:40

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