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upgrade lottery

by gilly88 » 06 Aug 2023, 10:08

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just received an email from p&o asking us if we wish to BID for an upgrade, on our up coming cruise. this is a new one on me. when did they introduce...

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If it works as it did with Cunard you can at least see the type of cabin you are bidding on, so you wouldn't end up bidding to move inside to inside...

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08 Aug 2023, 17:30
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System

by Ray B » 04 Jul 2023, 14:18

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I am assuming like the USA, that next year any of us on a cruise to the Schengen Area
will need a (ETIAS) to step ashore. The application process...

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I think it's free over a certain age,
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That's good for me then :thumbup:

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Last post by Ray B
04 Jul 2023, 16:40
Best not Jump.

by Onelife » 10 May 2023, 22:10

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Do cruise ships turn around if a passenger falls overboard?

Sometimes.

Cruise lines have a legal obligation under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)...

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Moral being to change one's undies on a daily basis.

Just think of the shame of being rescued with skid marks. It would be a blemish for life,...

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12 May 2023, 08:50
I've got that sinking feeling.

by Onelife » 10 May 2023, 21:30

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Don’t worry, the odds of you encountering such a disaster are 1 in 68,000

I just thought this article made interesting reading.

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You'd be annoyed if you hadn't used up your OBC.

Too right. There’d be a compo form floating to the surface in a bottle

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Last post by Stephen
12 May 2023, 07:48
Covid Restrictions Lifted

by david63 » 03 May 2023, 18:48

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Just had an email from gov.uk to say that the Covid guidance for cruise ship holidays has been removed.

That along with the removal of the NHS Covid...

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WHO now says the Covid global health emergency is over.

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05 May 2023, 17:00
Vaccinations and testing

by Whynd1 » 12 Apr 2022, 16:40
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Just received the email from P and O changing the guidelines on vaccinations and testing.

There will be a lot of unhappy cruisers.

Lindsey

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I've not had it but we don't sail with P&O until 2024, by which time rules will have probably changed again! It won't make any difference to us. We...
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23 Apr 2023, 13:55
First cruise since Covid

by CaroleF » 04 Apr 2023, 10:58
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Tomorrow I'm off on a short four night cruise on Aurora, the first since Covid and also the first since John died. He told me he hoped I would cruise...

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Moby, if you are concerned with filling a bottle from basin tap, just give it a good wipe around and maybe pour a kettle of hot water over the tap...
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Last post by Manoverboard
23 Apr 2023, 10:10
Parking in Southampton

by oldbluefox » 05 Feb 2023, 16:00
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I have just booked a cruise for next year and in the past have always parked with CPS. They are not cheap but they do give you peace of mind knowing...

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There used to be a parking service located across the river with mini-buses to take you to and fro. You parked and the car stayed put so no need to...
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Last post by allatc
09 Mar 2023, 13:32
Cruise Booked

by Happydays » 18 Feb 2023, 16:57

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I've gone and done it booked a ten day Ventura cruise going with my daughter and grandson. We're sharing (to save cost & she gets to come to the...

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The cruise starts on the 7th October Spain, Portugal and France. I've been to the ports many times on cruises but will be new for my daughter. It was...

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Last post by Happydays
19 Feb 2023, 13:20
Please help with suggestions for a cruise line

by CaroleF » 04 Feb 2023, 10:57

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I'm hoping some of you seasoned cruisers will be able to help me help a friend with advice as to the best cruise line for her and her husband. A...

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I suspect that they are compatible with Azmara, Regent or Oceania. All up market but pricey. They could also consider Viking Riverboat Cruises.

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Last post by Manoverboard
05 Feb 2023, 15:51
Arvia prices

by oldtimer » 01 Feb 2023, 17:55

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Looking at two cruises in April Brittannia or Arvia and was wondering why when you calculate how much per night, Arvia is so much cheaper, can get a...

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I think Merv is spot on here.
The running costs must be so much cheaper.
I think the cheapest prices will probably be always on the two monster...

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Last post by barney
02 Feb 2023, 09:31
Not so suite anymore?

by GymnasticGeorge77 » 20 Jan 2023, 07:17

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We’re currently in a lovely suite on Azura. It is the beginning of our second week of our canaries cruise.
When we booked our suite we expected to...

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It sounds like you pommeled them into a back flip George…well done you! :clap:

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20 Jan 2023, 12:06
Arvia set sail for Christmas Maiden voyage

by Ray B » 30 Dec 2022, 14:50

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A bad experience anywhere always makes fodder for the media and so Arvia was well and truly the big story. Christmas day for some but not all...

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It doesn't look too rough to tender to me, but to be fair I ain't the Captain and he's had more experience than me! Mind you if they'd forked out for...

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01 Jan 2023, 16:51
Covid travel pass Wales only

by Whynd1 » 08 Nov 2022, 10:42

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It's been so frustrating, I have been chasing my update of the covid booster to come through to the travel pass. Initially as I declined the...

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Keep them all in Wales I say :lol:

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Last post by oldbluefox
17 Nov 2022, 14:14
New itineraries winter 2024

by LadyPCruiser » 24 Oct 2022, 10:37

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What are your thoughts on the new itineraries?? Aurora 65 night looks interesting- otherwise it’s much of the same

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I'd rather that than up the prices to go faster.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 Oct 2022, 16:50
Eavesway coaches

by Whynd1 » 25 Oct 2022, 17:59

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I have been informed by Eavesway that they are no longer running services for P and O from South Wales.
I had booked with them for June 2023.
A full...

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Saga cruises offer the same door to door service as Titan (same conpany). On the surface they look more expensive but a lot is included and early...

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27 Oct 2022, 11:02
EU 90 days in 180 stays

by allatc » 15 Oct 2022, 14:09

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If you fly or take a ferry into an EU country I am told you get entry and exit stamps in your passport.

What is happening on cruises that call into...

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Canadian Airport for flight to Vegas.

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Last post by Manoverboard
17 Oct 2022, 13:59
Parking4cruises at Southampton

by Sarah K » 04 Oct 2022, 11:46

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Hi all
We are booked on a 40 night cruise on P&O Arcadia departing 9 Nov 2022 from Southampton. We will be parking our car at Southampton for the...

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We have used them many times, the last being July this year.
We’ve never had the slightest issue with them.
Probably the best thing if you are doing...

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Last post by barney
04 Oct 2022, 15:11
Cruising for those prone to seasickness

by Kendhni » 30 Jun 2022, 08:16

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Modern technology being used to cure sea sickness.

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One vindaloo and a couple of pints of Guinness and I can create my own hover chair.

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Last post by Kendhni
28 Sep 2022, 12:03
Iona

by Whynd1 » 20 Jul 2022, 18:22
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Hi all

If anyone had said this morning that I would be booking a cruise on Iona I would have laughed.
So by 4pm this afternoon a friend and I had...

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He was in the Limelight during our cruise. Originally supposed to be Matt Cardle but last minute change.
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13 Sep 2022, 08:53
Greek Isles cruise

by macca1914 » 29 May 2022, 08:20

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Fresh off our recent Norwegian Fjord trip on P&O Iona (thanks for the tips), we're going on a Greek isles cruise in August on the Regal Princess....

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Well this was a great cruise apart from some very rude people being very vocal with the guide, because he couldn't stop the rain in Istanbul and also...

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02 Sep 2022, 10:33
Black & White night.

by Ranchi » 23 Aug 2022, 08:11

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Just reading Sue & Garry’s notes from Aurora and they mention that there is no black & white night on their cruise. Is this true of most sailings? We...

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TMM is not the Topic. Subsequent posts will be deleted on the basis that he is not here to defend himself should the need arise.

Regards MobyModPlod

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Last post by Manoverboard
23 Aug 2022, 13:09
can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid

by poole boy » 15 Aug 2022, 15:34

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as we are sailing on Arcadia on thursday can any one please tell me if we need to get tests done for covid with proof to show them before boarding

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Many thanks for all the helpful replies after reading them this morning we have cancelled our covid tests at chemist and wife went to boots in poole...

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16 Aug 2022, 16:02
Flight

by barney » 26 Jul 2022, 14:28

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I was quite surprised when I logged in to my cruise account to look at potential tours for our January Azura Canary cruise.
Our flights have already...

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Here in Norfolk we have all types of military aircraft over us regularly from RAF and USAF bases in the east.
With all the disruption to holiday...

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Last post by Ray B
28 Jul 2022, 08:53
Welcome to Norway

by Kendhni » 19 Jul 2022, 12:42

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20 Jul 2022, 10:37

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