Questions from those who are new to cruising
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Sticky What will the dress code be onboard?
by Kendhni » 26 Jan 2013, 16:51
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This is another common question and there is more informayion at this link
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You should try the shepherd's pie for a change then Moby!
Sounds like a plan :lol:
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08 Mar 2018, 12:11
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Sticky Cruising secrets
by Kendhni » 20 Jan 2013, 15:57
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Since my 'P&O secrets' seemed to be popular on the old board. I think we should have a new 'Cruising secrets' for this board.
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I don't know what the current recommended amount is, but one of our friendly forumeers will be able to advise Currently at £5.50 per person per day -...
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Sticky Shareholder benefits
by Kendhni » 22 Jan 2013, 13:35
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For those that do not know there is additional on baord credit (OBC) available if you own shares with the parent cruise company (e.g. Carnival and...
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Just seen the latest share prices for Carnival and RCI ... Carnival is at £28.59 ... RCI is at $82.35 (approx. £53).
I wonder where these are going...
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26 Dec 2014, 09:44
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Locked How Can We Help?
by Site Administrator » 20 Jan 2013, 09:09
There is a lot of very useful, and helpful, information for the new cruiser to be found on the P&O How can we help page? page
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20 Jan 2013, 09:09
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Tips
by cruise kitten » 17 Apr 2016, 18:51
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Back with another first timer silly question.
Reading P&O's brochure, I noticed that they say that a set amount will be added to your account each...
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Yes probably. Don't get in the car with 60 year old blokes without your mace spray
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
16 Nov 2017, 11:50
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First Cruise?
by royal_jetsetter » 28 Dec 2013, 22:21
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So me and my wife were thinking of taking a cruise. What is everyone's favorite cruise destination?
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First tip, go online Mountain Warehouse or similar, watch for when they have special offers, and go for lightweight winter layers. You aren't going...
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Last post by Boris+
07 Sep 2017, 12:15
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Spa days??
by nickyonhols » 17 Jan 2017, 14:13
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What SPA type facilities are on use free of charge or can you pay a daily rate for use of hot tub, steam room, sauna etc? Someone mentioned on a...
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As a Spa-a-phobe, afraid I don't know the answer, but I'll kick this back to the top as someone will undoubtedly be able to help you
Aw.. your...
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20 Jan 2017, 14:51
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When to book select restaurants
by nickyonhols » 17 Jan 2017, 14:11
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I am usually a Royal Caribbean traveller but decided to give P and O a try this year. Disappointing that the fizzy drinks package is for 20 drinks...
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I concur with Snoozen82
The only time I've pre-booked before the cruise was for my birthday, on our last one.
Otherwise, just book on the day (or a...
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Last post by barney
18 Jan 2017, 12:33
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Taking drink on board for cabin
by nickyonhols » 17 Jan 2017, 14:17
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The FAQ says a small amount? What have other people taken on board and been ok with? I would like to take a special bottle of champagne as it is my...
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As David says Nicky the water on board from your own bathroom tap is perfectly drinkable, but will benefit from cooling overnight in your fridge....
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Last post by towny44
18 Jan 2017, 09:51
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First Cruise Booked
by cruise kitten » 04 Apr 2016, 21:02
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Well actually, that isn't technically correct as I have done a 4 night Bahamas cruise with NCL.
If I can ask some questions, without sounding too...
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I guess that doesn't make for good radio !
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Last post by qbman1
06 Dec 2016, 14:10
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Where to start
by sunrisecards » 07 Sep 2014, 13:03
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I have booked a mini cruise for my husbands 50th birthday , just a two night one, we like the idea so this is just a taster for us and when we've...
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Thanks, Steve, I'm sure that will be invaluable information for others planning on going to Rome. That coach journey is not fun.
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29 Sep 2015, 13:57
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What constitutes your choice as being the best cabin and why
by ITWA Travel Writer » 10 Apr 2014, 14:41
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Hi all,
After having used the forum’s search facility, I have found numerous posts which mention “Favourite Cabins”, but I have not found a specific...
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however they are useful to check the outside temps and see if its raining.
We use the information/webcam channels on the TV for that!!
Don't worry...
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Last post by Silver_Shiney
21 Jul 2015, 12:59
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First Cruise with an Autistic Child
by bruceb52 » 28 Mar 2015, 18:54
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I'm wanting to take my 9 yr old autistic son on a cruise and we are having to save for this. We have never been on a cruise but he really wants to go...
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Carnival do lots of competitively priced cruises out of Florida ports and the ships seem to have lots of activities which could suit your 9 year...
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Last post by allatc
02 Apr 2015, 14:34
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tickets ?
by sunrisecards » 12 Sep 2014, 17:05
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I asked my travel agent what happens about tickets when the time comes and she said they will give me a booklet with luggage tags in the back and...
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You don't get the booklet if you booked a saver fare. All information is on your cruise personaliser and you need to enter all your details such as...
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Last post by BrianI
12 Sep 2014, 18:53
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Need some help finding the right cabin
by simeon » 10 Apr 2014, 19:02
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Hey everyone,
Despite the fact that I am relatively new to the forum, I wanted to see if you could help me with a few things that I was considering....
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Midships is definitely good for reduced motion. We don't find height quite so significant and tend to go for half way up (say C or D deck depending...
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17 Aug 2014, 13:01
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Never Give Up on.....
by JenniC » 07 Jun 2014, 07:52
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... getting family members, resisting cruising, on a cruise ship.....
Janis Rossers's report about cruising with her son, DIL and grandchildren and...
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Anyone interested her it is..popular with many cruisers .
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Last post by Southwinds
23 Jul 2014, 13:11
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Which cruise would you recommend for...
by CruiseLover30UK » 09 Jul 2014, 15:06
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A family of 9?
I'll explain the family so it will make it easier to know which may suit us best....
There will be me and my husband of course...
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Also my brother in law keeps mentioning a cruise with Celebrity - anyone tried them?
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Last post by CruiseLover30UK
10 Jul 2014, 12:11
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during the day
by bubbles » 04 Sep 2013, 20:30
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Hi All this is our first real cruise, although we have done the booze cruise to zeebruga
we are going from Southampton to the Caribbean so there is,...
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The moral being - if you go on a B2B then go to quizzes the first week, write all the answers down and then you will be able to win every quiz on the...
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Last post by Grando
05 Apr 2014, 16:11
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A question - Ocean Princess
by photos4u » 02 Apr 2014, 17:21
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We just booked a 7 day cruse in Aug 2014 from Dover.
Any good B&B between Southampton and Dover?
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A group of us drove back rom Dover along the coast once. It took over 8 hours. Soton to Dover is about 150 miles and 2.5 hours by M3, M25, M20 should...
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Last post by Quizzical Bob
03 Apr 2014, 17:41
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Which currency to use for med cruise
by joshua14 » 24 Mar 2014, 07:32
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We are first time cruisers going on the ventura Easten med cruise .venice kotor Corfu Corsica just wondering which is the best currency to take I am...
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The ports that mention are all in the Euro zone so you should have no problems with using Euros.
If there is a port that you are visiting that uses...
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Last post by towny44
24 Mar 2014, 14:03
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First Cruise
by dawn48 » 05 Jan 2014, 18:39
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Going on our first cruise setting sail from Barbados for 3 weeks any advice on what to pack ie evening wear and what to wear at meal times.do the...
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You asked about drink prices, which I cannot comment on for Thomson Cruises, but did you check on options for a drink card or plan?
Whenever I book...
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Last post by simeon
17 Mar 2014, 09:59
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Med cruise p&o deluxe cabin
by joshua14 » 09 Mar 2014, 20:41
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hi all we are a well travelled family of three but brand new to cruising Our teenage (14yr ) son is very much looking forward to the experience we...
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Certainly if you are only having one cabin then the de-luxe cabins are worth the extra, they are bigger, longer but no wider, with a larger balcony,...
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Last post by towny44
09 Mar 2014, 23:02
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Excursions - go it alone or book with P&O?
by Citylady » 07 Jun 2013, 21:50
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So the excursions are now available online for my November cruise and I'm a bit surprised at the cost to be honest. Just to go sit on a beach is...
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In the end, we've booked our excursions and have gone with P&O. It's our first cruise and although I've been to the Caribbean a few times before, I'm...
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Last post by Citylady
21 Sep 2013, 20:36
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Cruising etiquette
by Kendhni » 10 Feb 2013, 07:59
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Thought it might be useful to let newbies know about some of the common mistakes and things to avoid ... both fun and serious will be accepted.
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Hi Derek,
Great to see you are still around.
Getting back on topic - maybe (just maybe) something 'alternative' could be organised for people...
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Last post by Boris+
10 Jul 2013, 08:36
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Gluten Free Dining
by Deborah5 » 22 May 2013, 19:13
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Hi, I went on my first cruise last year (with my aunt)and loved it so much I persuaded my husband to come on one. I know the MDR caters very well for...
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As previously advised at the evening meal in MDR the Head Waiter will bring round the menus for the following day (for lunchtime & eve in MDR). If...
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05 Jul 2013, 15:49
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So it's your first cruise
by Kendhni » 24 May 2013, 06:30
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What tips and advice can you give to new cruisers.
Let's face it most of them will become just as addicted as rest of us so we want that first...
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The coloured card disembarkation system is still used on Cunard. When you receive your disembarkation luggage labels, you have to tear off the piece...
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Last post by Boris+
04 Jun 2013, 10:04
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Saving the pennies
by Kendhni » 20 Jan 2013, 16:00
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There are many hints and tips that experienced cruisers can give to new cruisers to help them save money ... so post them here.
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You're dead right about the hard sell on products. So I suppose another money saving tip is to decide what you want and then stick your fingers in...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
27 Apr 2013, 11:44
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Just booked our first P&O cruise on Azura.
by GreenEyedKat » 27 Jan 2013, 11:27
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Hi everyone,
I'm new here and found you via P&O's Facebook page. We have just booked on Azura for June and this will be our first P&O cruise. We have...
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G E K
A very warm welcome on board our friendly forum
Azura is a very big lady with lots of attributes
Be advised
Take a SatNav with you to find...
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Last post by gfwgfw
08 Apr 2013, 20:35
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Paying on board charges
by bellybee » 16 Feb 2013, 07:53
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Hello
I am a newb going on my first cruise in June on Arcadia. Do you know if the charges like tips and drinks etc can be paid using a credit card...
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Hi Bellybee and welcome to cruising. I fell foul of incompetence with my new credit card from Santander which offered no charges on foreign...
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Last post by Keechy
26 Feb 2013, 12:57
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OMG not another tipping question?
by Citylady » 15 Feb 2013, 18:31
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Just when you thought there could be no more questions about tipping .........
I've got my very first cruise booked and we're off on the Azura on...
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Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding, Joesmum. I'm sure it will all go brilliantly and you will have a marvellous day - once you're on board...
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Last post by Citylady
21 Feb 2013, 19:44
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Select dining venues, charges and menus
by Kendhni » 26 Jan 2013, 16:48
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The question about select dining arises often on the boards so I thought I would put a couple of useful links to help out
Access to Cover charges...
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My understanding would be the same as your SS ... there was a revamp at the end of last year ... just waiting for those wheels at P&O to turn :-)
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31 Jan 2013, 06:03
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