Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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qbman1 wrote:
It's very much like the Welcome bash Tinks, but usually not as crowded and you do get an entry into a prize draw - usually for a Waterford Crystal piece (very attractive but completely useless)!
The prize is now a leather photo album, now doubt so you can fill it with the overpriced on board photos. There was also a 2nd prize of a bottle of bubbly.
If I win I hope I get second prize.


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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Janet- wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
It's very much like the Welcome bash Tinks, but usually not as crowded and you do get an entry into a prize draw - usually for a Waterford Crystal piece (very attractive but completely useless)!
The prize is now a leather photo album, now doubt so you can fill it with the overpriced on board photos. There was also a 2nd prize of a bottle of bubbly.
If I win I hope I get second prize.
I don't have any leather photos :(

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Janet- wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
It's very much like the Welcome bash Tinks, but usually not as crowded and you do get an entry into a prize draw - usually for a Waterford Crystal piece (very attractive but completely useless)!
The prize is now a leather photo album, now doubt so you can fill it with the overpriced on board photos. There was also a 2nd prize of a bottle of bubbly.
If I win I hope I get second prize.
Ok not so bothered about the raffle - are the 'cocktail' drinks any good or your usual P and O watered down versions?


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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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The Tinker wrote:
Janet- wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
It's very much like the Welcome bash Tinks, but usually not as crowded and you do get an entry into a prize draw - usually for a Waterford Crystal piece (very attractive but completely useless)!
The prize is now a leather photo album, now doubt so you can fill it with the overpriced on board photos. There was also a 2nd prize of a bottle of bubbly.
If I win I hope I get second prize.
Ok not so bothered about the raffle - are the 'cocktail' drinks any good or your usual P and O watered down versions?
The drinks are slightly stronger, if you can find a waiter to serve you. Once The Boss starts speaking you've no chance.

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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I always try to spot one with a full tray. They are always glad to relieve some of the weight, but sometimes you can find yourself in an arid corner.
I was taught to be cautious

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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The Tinker wrote:
Janet- wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
It's very much like the Welcome bash Tinks, but usually not as crowded and you do get an entry into a prize draw - usually for a Waterford Crystal piece (very attractive but completely useless)!
The prize is now a leather photo album, now doubt so you can fill it with the overpriced on board photos. There was also a 2nd prize of a bottle of bubbly.
If I win I hope I get second prize.
Ok not so bothered about the raffle - are the 'cocktail' drinks any good or your usual P and O watered down versions?
Just the usual drinks, Tink, so "Cocktail Party" is a bit of a misnomer !

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Received a response from P&O at last:

"You will check in at our priority check in desk at the terminal, the times you are given are just a guide line. Embakation (sic) starts at 12pm you will be able to check in then."

Exactly what you have all told me to expect, which does make rather a mockery of the stated embarkation times. Shame P&O head office can't spell "embarkation", though !!

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Simply reinforces what I've always said QB

P&O don't care when you turn up but if you go during peak period, expect a bit of a wait.
I can't see why it's been an issue for the Dark Knight except for mischief :crazy:

A few years ago, I actually ask a P&O employee why the different times and they said that IF folk stuck to that time, it MAY make things a bit smoother but they really don't care either way.

So, that's been my take on it since.
I don't feel that I'm nicking 'someone else's slot'

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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barney wrote:
As long as we are on board before she sails .............
Yes, that would be desirable.... :thumbup:

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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I can't see why it's been an issue for the Dark Knight except for mischief :crazy:

As that is a libellous statement, my lawyer will be in touch to discuss the wergild payment for such insolence :wave: :wave:
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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barney wrote:
P&O don't care when you turn up but if you go during peak period, expect a bit of a wait.
We're on the tugboat Adonia next and I've never seen a queue for check-in for her anyway so that's even less of a problem


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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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qbman1 wrote:
barney wrote:
P&O don't care when you turn up but if you go during peak period, expect a bit of a wait.
We're on the tugboat Adonia next and I've never seen a queue for check-in for her anyway so that's even less of a problem
Good luck wth that. Being a smaller ship only half the x-ray machines were open and our queue was about 45 minutes.

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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I've never tried to smuggle anything on board so I've been OK in the past - anyways, we're "Priority" and I have an e-mail to prove it!

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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get that printed on a tee shirt, just in case you forget to tell all and sundry on board
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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I have a badge.....!

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and a lanyard as well ?
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Thanks for the reminder - I've kept the one from our company conference earlier this year !!

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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ok so you have the

Tee shirt
the badge
the lanyard
the slippers
the E mail
But do you have the swagger and attitude to carry it off ?
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Different coloured straw hats are the answer :sarcasm:

Allocated on arrival :wave:

They can then be worn at all Bingo sessions and Sail Away parties

Highest tier will say 'I'm a Ten Bob Millionaire'

Lowest tier will say 'Wannbee'
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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qbman1 wrote:
Thanks for the reminder - I've kept the one from our company conference earlier this year !!
Oh, yes, I have all that but I haven't quite got the hang of the moaning and arguing yet !

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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they run classes I believe , once you reach "middle class aspirant " level or Caribbean, which ever comes first

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the middle tier is 10 bob millionaire, the highest tier is "Can't quite afford Regent or Seaborn"
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Whereabouts in the pecking order is 'sense of entitlement' level?
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Gill W wrote:
Whereabouts in the pecking order is 'sense of entitlement' level?
This just has to be the lowest one ... ie the one before you wise up :lol:
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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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qbman1 wrote:
qbman1 wrote:
Thanks for the reminder - I've kept the one from our company conference earlier this year !!
Oh, yes, I have all that but I haven't quite got the hang of the moaning and arguing yet !



Haha - are you sure about that? :shock:

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Re: Caribbean Embarkation Lounge/Lunch

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Just wait until I get back from the next cruise - I need to get some practice in

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