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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
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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Our bedroom window overlooks the Bideford Bar and Lundy Island and I have seen some pretty big ships coming up the Bristol Channel.
It must be on...

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30 Jul 2021, 16:14
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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27 Jul 2021, 12:34
Travel agents

by Whynd1 » 03 Jul 2021, 11:14

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Morning all

Looking for a bit of advice.
My travel agent was a cruise specialist and I booked with them for nearly 20 years. Sadly last November...

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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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13 Jul 2021, 15:08
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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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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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.
I hope that helps.

It does indeed, thanks so much for the...

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15 Jun 2021, 11:23
Canary Cruise

by barney » 01 May 2021, 16:02

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I booked a C deck balcony cabin on Azura for a January 23 cruise this morning.

We have never done a fly cruise as we like the sea days, but, this...

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2010 was a dreadful year in Madeira. They had the terrible floods in February and then two more floods later in the year.

Ya, we could barely...

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03 Jun 2021, 16:25
34 Fatalities in cruise ship industry

by Kendhni » 23 May 2021, 08:07

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I was just reading a couple of articles about which ships will no longer be with us post pandemic. Sad to see many of these once mighty and beautiful...

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I was surprised to find that I've been on 7 of these ships - Oceana was a favourite as was Sea Princess. I do sympathise with those who prefer the...

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24 May 2021, 12:41
Web cams

by Big Bob » 26 Nov 2015, 19:00

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Anyone got any idea what P&O are up to with their web cams? Today Ventura is shown as at sea but the web cam has her tied up in port. I have noticed...

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Thanks Ray

Can just see the back end now, assuming that is Iona.

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18 May 2021, 12:17
further cancellations. anyone for a British isles cruise?

by gilly88 » 03 Mar 2021, 18:35
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they have announced today further cancellations. August and September cruises will be not sailing. but there is talks of running cruises around the...

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If they operated a HOHO system
Not quite a HOHO - more you get on at say Liverpool and get off at Liverpool, or you get on at Belfast and get off at...
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15 May 2021, 10:29
Some old cruise banter.

by Ray B » 15 Apr 2021, 16:50

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With nothing sailing, there is not much cruising to discuss. So I popped down and had a rummage in the archives. I found a little Jem that made me...

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I do miss the start of the evenings on board. Getting dressed for dinner, then going down to a lounge for a pre dinner drink, little things that are...

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17 Apr 2021, 17:26
Cancelling a cruise

by CaroleF » 11 Jan 2021, 12:32

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I have just started looking at the cruise bookings John and I already had in place. There are two P&O cruises, Arcadia to the Fjords, 12 nights in...

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Thanks for that David. Probate won't be so easy for me I don't think. In order to do it I have to get a value for our business plus the property so...

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05 Apr 2021, 19:00
Cruising to Restart

by david63 » 09 Mar 2021, 12:47

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The Government have announced that domestic cruising can restart from May 17th

I don't think that I will be first in line though!

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I was just looking at Stephens morning-all thread and his first offering was one of two people having arrived back from a cruise both having worn...

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19 Mar 2021, 11:43
back to back cruises

by poole boy » 16 Mar 2021, 17:29

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as my wife and I are considering doing a back to back cruise both one week long when p&o announce there British cruises this week can any body tell...

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When we did it coffee places were open and one of the dining rooms at lunchtime. And the pools. Nice to use them without being jumped on. Plenty of...

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18 Mar 2021, 19:43
Over the Forth to the North.

by Ranchi » 17 Mar 2021, 15:18

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We have travelled over the Forth a few times in the last six months or so- as carers, so it was allowed and from the Queensferry crossing you can...

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I must admit since hearing about Fred purchasing these two ships we have been looking at Fred especially since he runs cruises from more northerly...

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17 Mar 2021, 15:28
Cruising post Covid-19

by vistana2914 » 11 Oct 2020, 18:08
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Hi,

We are hoping to maybe go on a cruise in May 21 if everything is up and running to Norway. I have been reading a few forums and it seems to be...

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Royal Caribbean are to operate a fully-vaccinated cruise out of Haifa in Israel later in May,

and on their brand new ship Odyssey of the seas.
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03 Mar 2021, 15:06
Cruise transfer to 2022

by bassman67 » 17 Nov 2020, 11:57

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I decided to take P&O's offer to transfer my 2021 booking to 2022, as there was a similar cruise available on Azura sailing just 13 days later in May...

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thanks for the tip towny44 but as they gave us fifty pounds of each for paying one month early when we booked I think that is very fair :thumbup:

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Last post by poole boy
11 Feb 2021, 21:30
Poll Shareholder benefits

by Kendhni » 02 Jan 2021, 09:19

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What do you think will happen to the current shareholder benefits (if anything)?

At the minute I am thinking the status quo will be retained. It...

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Certainly not, no point ... after selling Adonia it was unlikely we would sail with any of the Carnval brands :cry:

That wouldn't be influencing...

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03 Jan 2021, 11:45
fred has just cancelled cruises on Braemar

by poole boy » 16 Dec 2020, 11:21

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just received an email from Fred saying they are cancelling all cruises on Braemar until spring 2022 so our cruise m2122 is cancelled for august...

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We've been on Braemar twice. January last and February this year.
Had a great time and really enjoyed both cruises. Different ports from P&O last...

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Last post by Happydays
16 Dec 2020, 19:05
Calender

by Whynd1 » 03 Dec 2020, 10:02

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Had the 2021 P and O calender and Christmas card drop through the letter box this morning.

Didnt think we would get one this year,so nice suprise....

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We were pleased to get ours today and a card. We thought this may have been a casualty of The current situation. We always mark when our balance...

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03 Dec 2020, 20:17
New Cruise Terminal

by Stephen » 25 Nov 2020, 11:18

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25 Nov 2020, 22:10
Taking a cruise just got more dangerous

by Kendhni » 23 Nov 2020, 15:41

Not sure I agree beyond 'the sentiment'. I am really hoping that by Q3 next year we will be back to a more normal life including cruising ... fingers...

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23 Nov 2020, 15:41
Traveland retires

by Whynd1 » 10 Nov 2020, 20:30

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My travel agent, a cruise only specialist has retired after 37 years. They were based in Porthcawl in South Wales.
I received an email late this...

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Just had a phone call from Traveland thanking me for my custom over the years.
Nice touch.

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Last post by Whynd1
11 Nov 2020, 17:52
£1bn still owed in refunds

by Midlandslass » 03 Nov 2020, 13:01

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How many of you on here who requested a refund after their holiday was cancelled are still awaiting for a refund ?
It took us 6 months to receive a...

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We were very fortunate in that Cunard refunded the two they cancelled - rather than those we cancelled - one within 10 days, one within 13 days. Plus...

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Last post by GillD46
06 Nov 2020, 21:19
New protocols

by Whynd1 » 13 Oct 2020, 10:44

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I see the new protocols for cruising have been published by P and O this morning.
It's what has been widely expected.
You will have to take an...

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I hope that I am wrong but I can say that when we booked a World Cruise Sector within South America ' we ' were obliged to pay for the Yellow Fever...

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27 Oct 2020, 09:52
Will cruise ships return to Venice

by Kendhni » 22 Oct 2020, 07:54

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One of my favourite cruise evenings was departing Venice and sailing through the Grand canal - a beautiful sight to behold. It would be a shame if...

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23 Oct 2020, 13:59
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.

The balance for this cruise...

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Good decision, Whynd1.

We have c£2.5k sitting in FCC with no chance of a refund and no plans to spend it for at least 12 months.

But we are alive...
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13 Oct 2020, 10:21
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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Doha ......
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10 Oct 2020, 19:53
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
You may be aware that we recently upgraded...

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staysure an avanti are part of the same group of companies I have used both before and found nothing wrong with them except their prices we have 2...

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03 Oct 2020, 22:37
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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The way back cruises were altogether different

Certainly were. No ensuite toilets for a start….

I don't go back that far but I'll take your...
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25 Sep 2020, 14:57
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!
The one weekers had...

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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:

Keep those puns up and you’ll...

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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.
I’m sure that could be managed.
It’s really about the whole cruise experience and enjoying the ports.
We...
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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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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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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.

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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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

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

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