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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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 27 Jun 2017, 17:03
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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Yes, it's going to be touch and go as to whether our cruise goes ahead at the very end of May. Personally I see no chance of it happening, but we'll...
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Last post by Stephen 30 Mar 2020, 11:46
Package holiday refund rules to be suspended?
by Gill W » 23 Mar 2020, 15:48
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According to Simon Calder, plans are in hand to suspend the travel operators obligation to refund the customer if the holiday is cancelled.
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My income is from my work pension, and my husband has his annuity and his state pension, so we are also in the lucky category.
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Last post by Frank Manning 23 Mar 2020, 17:46
Worst than the Noro.? Stuck on board with Coronavirus
by Ray B » 05 Feb 2020, 10:48
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As if it wasn't bad enough being stuck on a ship with the Noro reported, I should think that there are a lot of worried cruisers on board the Diamond...
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We had an email today from P&O advising that the cancellation fee of £2.4k charged two weeks ago has now been turned into a FCC on any new cruise in...
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Last post by Onelife 14 Mar 2020, 12:54
P&O cancellation charges
by Jan Rosser » 11 Mar 2020, 08:18
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I expect most of you will have received an email from P&O this morning setting out their terms for cancellation. It has reassured me in respect of my...
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Our balance for Ventura cruise departing 07 June was due last Tuesday. We considered our options carefully, and called P&O on Saturday to transfer to...
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Last post by Ginny-T 13 Mar 2020, 12:30
New Princess Cancellation Rules
by Clophill4 » 06 Mar 2020, 08:08
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Extract re our cruise on 30th May just received from Princess
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This should certainly give some reassurance to those already booked, however, moving your cruise to 'any' future cruise will be subject to...
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Last post by towny44 06 Mar 2020, 11:11
Sail away
by Kendhni » 04 Jan 2020, 06:51
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Just reading this story and thought I know who the snowflakes are and it isn't P&O.
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Everything has changed about travel.
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Last post by Onelife 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.
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Last post by GillD46 27 Feb 2020, 18:52
new virgin ship
by gilly88 » 21 Feb 2020, 16:53
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the new virgin cruise ship the Scarlett lady is in dover today. the first of four coming our way. who fancies a trip on this one? adults only...
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I think I might just book one of the posh suites so I can play the guitars.... in my dreams to both 🤓
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Last post by jacksparrow 22 Feb 2020, 20:47
Bergen
by welshynurse » 07 Feb 2020, 21:06
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We are looking to do the funicular railway in Bergen and I do not particularly want to pay excursion prices. Has anyone ever booked tickets online...
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Thanks will definitely have to investigate the fish market at lunchtime then!
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Last post by welshynurse 12 Feb 2020, 21:18
Formal evenings
by Midlandslass » 30 Apr 2019, 09:48
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I've enjoyed reading your reasons for choosing a cruise and realised that no-one mentioned whether the dress code affected their choice.
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There's such a wide choice of 'Casual' wear that can be worn in accordance with the dress code that some people will dress quite smartly and others...
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Last post by Kendhni 07 Feb 2020, 17:18
Gary Barlow on Iona
by oldtimer » 06 Feb 2020, 16:51
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Gary will be musical director on Iona's 710 club. Confirmed acts are Clean Bandit, Trevor Nelson, Chris Ramsey Alex James Sarah Cox and Jo Whiley. I...
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well I am older generation and have never heard of clean bandit as p&o are going more for the younger market now this and ship size are the main...
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Last post by poole boy 07 Feb 2020, 13:44
P & O Account
by JillD66 » 09 Sep 2019, 13:36
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I assume the majority on here have registered with P & O to set up their account on line.
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It must have been a fluke David.
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Last post by Stephen 02 Feb 2020, 10:25
Have P&O improved their flights to Malta?
by bassman67 » 30 Jan 2020, 22:54
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When we booked a fly cruise to the Med on Oceana in 2017, the flight out was horrendous. Being used to bonded flights to the Caribbean, we were...
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Never done a fly cruise to Malta but the airport at Malta has always been a nightmare - even going back 40 years
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Last post by allatc 31 Jan 2020, 16:55
Tuk tuks
by Whynd1 » 27 Jan 2020, 15:55
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Hi
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I've booked it,sounds interesting,apparently stop for the custard tarts and port.
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Last post by Manoverboard 28 Jan 2020, 13:41
The Problem with Captains
by brillo » 20 Aug 2015, 12:07
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I have just returned from a cruise to the Med on Azura, Captain Robert Camby,
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Great captain, absolutely great with children of all ages, a great ambassador for PO cruises.
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Last post by Ian Perth 24 Jan 2020, 14:43
What do you mean ‘I need a visa’
by Ranchi » 21 Jan 2020, 09:23
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A few years ago we went on one of P&O’s autumn cruises to USA & Canada. Despite all of the information given by P&O ad other warnings regarding...
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I think that we will have to wait and see what the rules actually are. Some countries (such as Canada) that require a visa/ESTA for normal entry to...
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Last post by david63 21 Jan 2020, 10:13
Hair conditioner
by vistana2914 » 30 Nov 2019, 18:37
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Hi,
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Hi,
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I can't believe we've done this!
by CaroleF » 16 Nov 2019, 10:57
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We had one of the cheap Oceana cruises to the Canaries booked for next February - really good price for a suite and a lot of OBC. The trouble is that...
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Hope you have a lovely cruise on Iona.
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Last post by cruisin_duo 19 Nov 2019, 11:27
The "Arcadia cough"
by kaymar » 06 Nov 2019, 10:08
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Having returned from the last two or three of our most recent cruises with chest infections and a cough which lasted for weeks, we decided that...
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Better still, just stay at home :D :thumbup:
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Last post by Stephen 13 Nov 2019, 07:57
Call out for great service
by Kendhni » 19 Oct 2019, 12:09
We had an issue with pre-registering for a cruise in the 2021 so I contacted the call centre and Kevin could not have done more to help. Many thanks.
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Last post by Kendhni 19 Oct 2019, 12:09
Passport renewal
by Whynd1 » 09 Oct 2019, 14:54
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The time had come for me to renew my passport.
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My old one arrived back about a week after renewal.
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Last post by Whynd1 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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Last post by Quizzical Bob 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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Last post by towny44 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.
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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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Last post by Manoverboard 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.
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Last post by Gill W 02 Oct 2019, 17:30
Aurora balcony cabins
by Whynd1 » 28 Sep 2019, 18:05
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Hi all
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Had both Lyndsey.
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Last post by barney 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.
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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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Last post by Whynd1 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
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 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.
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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.
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Last post by towny44 22 Sep 2019, 17:12
Arcadia Sept to the Baltic
by Whynd1 » 25 Aug 2019, 10:54
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Morning all
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Torrential rain at the beginning of the cruise meant we didnt get off in Norway or Denmark,
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Last post by Kenmo1 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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Last post by Stephen 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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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 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.
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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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Last post by Mrsvalb 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.
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Last post by GillD46 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.
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One things for sure it won't be Edinburg for Glasgow … or Vicky Verky
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Last post by Manoverboard 26 Jul 2019, 15:40
Toiletries
by mandy1312 » 11 Jul 2019, 12:47
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Although we have been on a few cruises - call it a mid life crisis but we are taking my now 16 year old daughter & her friend on Ventura & I can't...
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:thumbup:
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Last post by barney 23 Jul 2019, 09:02
New P&O website
by oldpoer » 30 Jun 2019, 07:04
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Has anybody noticed that the peninsular club benefits have been reduced for some tiers of loyalty
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I must admit for most passengers I see no need for it. I never have before. If I want a cruise it is usually over a period of two or three months. As...
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Last post by towny44 16 Jul 2019, 16:29
Channel 4 Documentary Wednesday 10 July
by CaroleF » 05 Jul 2019, 13:36
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There's a documentary on Channel 4 next Wednesday evening - 10th - at 9pm entitled When Cruises Go Wrong . It talks about everything not being plain...
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I suspect that this is either a repeat or re-hash of a previous one Carole.
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Last post by barney 05 Jul 2019, 14:38
Lifeboat Drill
by oldpoer » 30 Jun 2019, 13:47
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Anyone know if there has been any changes to the lifeboat drills on Britannia or any other ship
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RCI did have one benefit for wheelchair users, our muster was near the Midship elevator doors, and we were dismissed ahead of the herd to grab a...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 02 Jul 2019, 17:24
P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills
by Mervyn and Trish » 18 Apr 2019, 11:24
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We're soon off on an almost-back-to-back, seven nights on Azura and seven on Queen Victoria with just a day in a hotel in between.
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We’ve been thinking of Cunard for 2021. It’ll be our 40th wedding anniversary and my husband’s 70th birthday. This year and next year there’s a QV...
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Last post by Gill W 26 Jun 2019, 15:02
Size of cabins in newer ships
by CaroleF » 16 May 2019, 10:48
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I haven't been on Britannia so I can't comment on the sizes of cabins on there, particularly the suites. However, having been on both Azura and...
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I agree with this having been in the Oceana aft mini suites. They really are worthy of the name.
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Last post by Big Bob 19 Jun 2019, 16:31
The cycle of cruise pricing
by Kendhni » 18 Jun 2019, 06:19
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When we started cruising pretty much everything (apart from alcohol) was included in the price - people complained that cruises were too expensive....
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I prefer options for cruising but generally go AI on land holidays.
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Last post by barney 18 Jun 2019, 10:42
Best Balcony For Arcadia World Cruise?
by daveoc14 » 11 Mar 2019, 15:14
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We are thinking about booking a balcony on the 2021 World Cruise that is just about to go on sale. We would appreciate any advice on good balconies,...
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What a shame I have already booked an aft balcony cabin for a Baltic cruise in September.
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Last post by Whynd1 08 Jun 2019, 10:57
Cruise Criteria
by Midlandslass » 26 Apr 2019, 14:57
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When choosing your cruise what is most important to you?
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I think the most important aspect for us is sailing from the UK. I fell like I'm done with flying. I don't mind the actual flying, but I'm not keen...
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Last post by Gill W 04 May 2019, 15:49
Bus crash Madeira
by Ray B » 17 Apr 2019, 20:59
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So sad the news coming in from Madeira that 28 have died in a bus accident.
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I believe I read somewhere they were returning to their hotel. Elsewhere that they were going out for an evening meal. Such tours are popular with...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 19 Apr 2019, 13:57
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Yusopov Palace
by Whynd1 » 16 Apr 2019, 18:07
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Just looking at excursions for St Petersburg.
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Yes it is David,thank you.
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