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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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Thats what happens when you hang your strides over the balcony for an airing.
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Last post by Stephen
20 Sep 2023, 10:24
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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05 Oct 2016, 12:50
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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Last post by Kendhni
26 Dec 2014, 09:44
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
Cruise destinations

by Onelife » 29 Nov 2022, 09:41

Hi all,

I came across this site the other night and thought it a useful site for destination info

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29 Nov 2022, 09:41
How was your first cruising experience

by vulcanxh558 » 30 Jan 2022, 10:40
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Hi all

Ive not been around for a while so have just come back to this forum as we have our first ever cruise booked for June. I cant seem to create...

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Our 1st was Aurora in September 2006 USA &Canada AMAZING wouldnt travel any other way now… have finally booked our first one since 2014 and with 2...
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01 Jun 2022, 13:32
Cruise 5th May Azura from Malta

by Joyful » 01 Apr 2022, 15:41

Hi is anyone on the same cruise ?

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01 Apr 2022, 15:41
P&O Cabin Grades

by allatc » 22 May 2019, 14:16

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Does anyone know where to find a definitive list, with explanations, of the P&O cabin grades ?

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Brilliant. Thanks

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22 May 2019, 15:31
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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16 Nov 2017, 11:50
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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07 Sep 2017, 12:15
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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Last post by Happydays
20 Jan 2017, 14:51
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
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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18 Jan 2017, 09:51
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
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
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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21 Jul 2015, 12:59
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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02 Apr 2015, 14:34
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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17 Mar 2014, 09:59

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