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P and O 2026

by Whynd1 » 22 Apr 2024, 18:40

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Have pre registered for Arcadia in August 26 to Iceland which will hopefully give the cruise passengers the chance to see the solar eclipse.

Lindsey

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As the forum's Ambassador representative we're relying on you barney. No pressure.
Hope you have a great time.

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Last post by oldbluefox
27 Apr 2024, 07:37
Titanic 11 again

by Ray B » 25 Mar 2024, 14:51

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It may have sunk just over 100 years ago, but RMS Titanic just keeps popping up.
The third attempt by billionaire Clive Palmer to build his replica...

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The Door prop on which Rose survived has sold for $718,000

“I’ll never let go Jack” 'Oop’s!! :)

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Last post by Onelife
27 Mar 2024, 09:41
Cruise pasenger numbers.

by Ray B » 23 Mar 2024, 15:52

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Here's an old subject from 2013 about cruise numbers on the up. So I brought it a bit more up to date.

Topic author
johnjames
Able Seaman
Able...

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Who knows Ray.
I’ve been reading about American lines over booking and bumping passengers off a few days before travel.
Those on a guarantee cabin...

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Last post by Stephen
23 Mar 2024, 17:46
P&O Coach Transfer stalemate

by Wavewatcher » 15 May 2023, 10:27

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My wife and I are booked on K322F - Transatlantic 27 October 2023 on P&O Arvia
The 'select' fare came with a 'complimentary' coach transfer to...

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Have you tried pushing P&O or IGLU a bit harder?

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Last post by sparkscruise
07 Feb 2024, 17:46
Icon of The Seas

by Stephen » 28 Jan 2024, 07:35

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It’s getting ridiculous and definitely not for me.

Icon of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami

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I would really like to try one of the bigger Oasis class ships before I hang up my cruising shoes. But it doesn't seem likely that RC will be sending...

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Last post by towny44
28 Jan 2024, 17:54
Disposable Vapes

by vulcanxh558 » 03 Mar 2022, 21:58

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Ok so im not entirely sure if this is the right place for this so please feel free to move it if you need to.

Im really struggling to find out about...

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I totally understand your worry about flying with disposable vapes. I had the same concern when I was flying to the UK last year. There was no way I...

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Last post by sparkscruise
13 Dec 2023, 10:25
Saga Spirit of Discovery v BOB Storm

by Stephen » 07 Nov 2023, 17:52

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Thank gawed we are only going round the bottom of the UK next year.

Spirit of Discovery: Cruise ship passengers 'scared for their lives'

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Just read on Facebook, so it's probably cobblers, that all passengers are being offered reimbursement and counselling if required. Blimey Stephen's...

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
10 Nov 2023, 18:58
Another repositioning cruise

by barney » 09 Nov 2023, 12:52

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We enjoyed our recent Azura repositioning cruise, Malta to Canaries, so much that I thought we’d like to do it again next year.
Unfortunately it’s...

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As you say barny, a bargain.
You ruined it for me though when you mentioned that word ‘flights’ :)

Doesn’t bother us Stephen.
We also take a few...

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Last post by barney
09 Nov 2023, 17:05
Cruise Travel Insurance

by david63 » 16 Jan 2022, 09:05

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There is a very interesting topic on CC that some may wish to follow -

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When we needed insurance a few years ago that was outside the options that were available we went through an insurance broker. The online insurance...

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Last post by david63
27 Oct 2023, 21:47
Passport Renewal

by david63 » 21 Jul 2023, 10:43

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Mrs63 needed to renew her passport so having had her photo done last Thursday morning she completed the online form which was submitted at 11:40 on...

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Pretty much!

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
21 Jul 2023, 19:59
Different Approaches from Cruise Lines

by david63 » 17 Jun 2023, 11:56

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Over the last 12 moths or so I have encountered itinerary changes missed ports with three different cruise lines and it is interesting in the way...

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If you look at the cost of a cruise with all three of these companies there is not a lot of difference when you look at the whole package (base fare,...

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Last post by david63
17 Jun 2023, 15:01
Mid sized ships

by Dairbear01 » 28 Apr 2023, 11:04

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We have recently had our first cruise on the Fred Olsen Bolette, sailing from Newcastle , which was brilliant, but now we are wondering about looking...

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Good for you mate.
Your holiday, so do what you want.
That’s my philosophy.

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Last post by barney
28 Apr 2023, 18:35
Another one.

by barney » 07 Mar 2023, 12:23

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Yesterday I took advantage of the last day of P&O’s onboard spend offer.
We booked a next winter Canary cruise again on Azura.
14 nights for C deck...

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I know. Common as muck.

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Last post by Mervyn and Trish
07 Mar 2023, 15:46
Want to speak to cruisers

by MattHarpin » 24 Jan 2023, 09:59

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Hi,

I'm Matt and I'm wondering if I can find some people to help me. I'm hoping to have a few video calls with people who've been on cruises. I'm a...

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Hi, just to follow up, I've filmed a little video talking through what user testing is and why we do it etc., if you're wondering what this is all...

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Last post by MattHarpin
24 Jan 2023, 12:10
Majestic Princess - 800 COVID passengers

by Kendhni » 12 Nov 2022, 08:48
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I really hope the media are not going to start over sensationalising about this the way they do with norovirus.
The Carnival spokesperson did say all...

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I’m not testing again unless I’m forced to for travel etc
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Last post by LadyPCruiser
26 Nov 2022, 16:36
Extra dish

by barney » 16 Sep 2022, 15:03

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Nice result yesterday.
Email from P&O telling us that we’ll get an extra £100 on board spend for our January Canary cruise.
So £360 on the deal plus...

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But does she realise what you're thinking about?

Not if I value my health :)

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Last post by Stephen
06 Nov 2022, 10:33
ESTA for US

by Kendhni » 22 Sep 2022, 22:00

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Just a word of warning.

In Jan 2021 Trump declared Cuba a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism . As per ESTA website this means that if you have visited...

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First sentence above should have ended with 'ESTA' not 'visa'

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Last post by Kendhni
26 Oct 2022, 08:06
Not sure what to think

by Kendhni » 14 Jul 2022, 08:21

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On one hand I can understand the point, on another the conditions could be better than in some peoples private homes.

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The difference being is that those paying get stringent covid measures thrown in. :think:

Do you think the measures will be any less stringent than...

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Last post by Kendhni
14 Jul 2022, 12:58
Andalsnes Scenic Rauma Railway - Norway

by Stephen » 27 Jun 2022, 09:57

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Has anyone done the Andalsnes Scenic Rauma Railway excursion in Norway and was it worth the money?

Do P&O reserve seats on the train or is it a free...

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They would of course have un-coupled it from the rest of the carriages :angel:

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Last post by Manoverboard
27 Jun 2022, 15:44
Virgin Cruises

by Stephen » 20 Jun 2022, 12:40

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Did anyone else watch the Virgin cruise behind the scenes program on channel 5 last night.

I managed five minutes and thought that was enough to...

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We watched and both decided it’s not for us under any circumstances.
I’ve taken it off the planner 😂
A Virgin cruise is about as far away from a...

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Last post by barney
21 Jun 2022, 09:06
Ellington Lodge at The Concorde

by oldbluefox » 19 Feb 2022, 12:18

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Came across this place for an overnight stay. It had decent reviews so we have booked it.
Has anyone stayed there and what did you think?

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The prices change regularly Foxy. You just have to be lucky and see the deals on the day. Double Tree Hilton tripled in price not long after we...

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Last post by Stephen
20 May 2022, 06:00
Will the travel industry ever return to pre-COVID levels?

by Kendhni » 25 Jul 2021, 12:13

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An interesting item on the radio this morning was discussing the COVID impact on the travel industry. One of the commentators, and another agreed,...

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Welcome to the forum Carol :wave:

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Last post by Stephen
06 May 2022, 14:15
Ungrateful for Mothers day present

by Kendhni » 27 Mar 2022, 18:23

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After thinking long and hard I ordered a mothers day present for the good lady, from our dogs. I even went to the bother of wrapping it up.

Talk of...

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She probably wasn't pleased as they had all been used before.

A fine example of recycling Foxy, however, had he bought her a pair of Marigolds he...

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Last post by Onelife
28 Mar 2022, 12:31
Two litre water bottles

by Ray B » 18 Feb 2022, 20:47

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As P&O goes more greener, there was a post some time back, that I am sure said they were doing away with plastic water bottles.
Now I know I will...

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I just spent this afternoon seeing what still fits me after 2 years of lockdown ... not good, have had to order some new items. Interestingly one of...

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Last post by Kendhni
20 Feb 2022, 15:31
Worlds Most Expensive Christmas Cruise

by Stephen » 24 Dec 2021, 10:11

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Seven Seas Splendor sets sail on its maiden Christmas voyage.

Channel 5 - 8pm Tonight :thumbup:

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The cruise director John/Dave whatever his name is would have done my head in after five minutes. :thumbdown:

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Last post by Onelife
25 Dec 2021, 11:43

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