no Gibraltar

[oldtimer]

Looking at Med cruises and notice not stopping at Gibraltar, for our cheep booze cannot find out why?

[Manoverboard]

Too congested with the cruise ships in Port and a greater risk therefore re Covid is my guess.

[Quizzical Bob]

Now that we’re out of the EU they don’t have to call at a non-EU port in order to avoid charging VAT. I can’t remember the exact rulings but I don’t think we’re any better off.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Yes exactly that. The Gibraltar calls were largely a tax dodge.

[Bensham33]

I hope that doesn't become the norm. I love Gib, for me it's one of the best places in the Med.

[oldbluefox]

Have stopped off there so many times I can't say I would be too upset if we didn't stop there.

[david63]

Have stopped off there so many times I can't say I would be too upset if we didn't stop there.

[Mervyn and Trish]

It's Marmite. Some seem to love it. But we've been ashore twice and since have not bothered to get off the ship when we call there. Can't see the attraction beyond the cheap booze.

[Onelife]

I can’t see the attraction myself but everyone sees things through different eyes.

[Ray B]

Gibraltar is more than cheap booze and fags. You just need to get off Main Street and explore. Gibraltar has an abundance history, nice beaches, some good restaurants, a lovely Botanic gardens the Alameda wildlife and conservation gardens. These gardens alone could easily take up your time ashore in Gibraltar .The Rock itself has so much to offer and can be done part way in a taxi. Wild the time away in a bar/restaurant people watching around one of the yacht basins.
I for one love the stop in Gibraltar.

[towny44]

We quite like Gibraltar, but we also enjoyed Cueta on Aurora, but P&O rarely seem to stop there.

[barney]

Last time we were in Gib, it poured with rain after we disembarked so went on a pub crawl.
We both had one too many and when walking back to the ship, spotted a kebab shop. We both had the munchies so went in and had large chicken shish with everything.
It was delicious.
Got back on board, both fell asleep and woke up about nine.
Had a shower, went for a drink and finished in the midnight buffet.
Happy times

[Onelife]

Last time we were in Gib, it poured with rain after we disembarked so went on a pub crawl.
We both had one too many and when walking back to the ship, spotted a kebab shop. We both had the munchies so went in and had large chicken shish with everything.
It was delicious.
Got back on board, both fell asleep and woke up about nine.
Had a shower, went for a drink and finished in the midnight buffet.
Happy times

The way you’ve experienced it I could get to like Gibraltar

[Stephen]

I thought they were trying to keep riff raff like you out

[Onelife]

I thought they were trying to keep riff raff like you out

And what would happen to all the Kebab shops if that happened?

[Manoverboard]

I thought they were trying to keep riff raff like you out

And what would happen to all the Kebab shops if that happened?

They would shut but there would be more live monkeys on the Rock ?

[Onelife]

I thought they were trying to keep riff raff like you out

And what would happen to all the Kebab shops if that happened?

They would shut but there would be more live monkeys on the Rock ?

Did you know that you should never look a monkey in the eye…you should be worried the next time we meet

[Stephen]

My only memory of Gibraltar is recovering in our cabin on Oriana (first cruise) from severe sea sickness while Mrs S and friends went ashore.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Are you sure it was sea sickness and not related to the cheap booze?

[barney]

My only memory of Gibraltar is recovering in our cabin on Oriana (first cruise) from severe sea sickness while Mrs S and friends went ashore.

Yeah, I once suffered from ‘sea sickness’ on Oriana after discovering the cocktail The Godfather

[Stephen]

Are you sure it was sea sickness and not related to the cheap booze?

I don’t drink

[Mervyn and Trish]

I'll remember that next time I see you. My round will be cheap!

[Stephen]

I can make an exception for special occasions. Usually Monday to Sunday

[Mervyn and Trish]

Just remembered. I'm washing my hair that day.

[Onelife]

Just remembered. I'm washing my hair that day.

Stephen used to use that line