Cruising secrets
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Cruising secrets
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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Re: Cruising secrets
NUmber 1: On Oceana there are a couple of front facing balconies open tot he public on decks A and B .. just walk right to the front and through the door
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- Senior Second Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Ah but.... as the whole world can have a look in they would no longer be a secret..... sorry couldnt resist...
The pesky scarfaced pirate
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Re: Cruising secrets
ON Azura: To access the front part of the prmenade deck, go in through the doors at the Playhouse, up one floor and past a few cabins ... you will find the door that takes you around the front of the ship.
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Mine top tip is not to eat 10 burgers on a 13 night cruise. Clothing can appear to shrink.
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
A cheese course can be ordered IN ADDITION to a sweet.
Stilton will also be available, but you will probably have to ask for it, as it rarely gets on the cheeseboard.
Stilton will also be available, but you will probably have to ask for it, as it rarely gets on the cheeseboard.
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
On Oceana, Cafe Jardin is a good (and increasingly popular) place to take breakfast.
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- Senior Second Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Oh... you mean that sort of secret....
For those of you that use the self service laundry there is one at the front of the ship which isnt on any of the maps.... I shall keep which deck a secret so that you can go in search of it to work off all the burgers that Romig has recommended that you eat...
For those of you that use the self service laundry there is one at the front of the ship which isnt on any of the maps.... I shall keep which deck a secret so that you can go in search of it to work off all the burgers that Romig has recommended that you eat...
The pesky scarfaced pirate
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Re: Cruising secrets
Also for those of you that like marmite on Arcadia,,,,, it is available if you ask for it.
Dont like the stuff myself but I know there are a few of you out there that do
Dont like the stuff myself but I know there are a few of you out there that do
The pesky scarfaced pirate
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Use the stairs whenever possible. Leaves the lifts free for those less able to walk (and the lazy folks) and will help negate the effects of all the available food.
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- Third Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Port has four letters the same as Left making it easier to remember, so when you're facing Forward (the pointy end) Port is to your left and Starboard is to your right.
Just don't call it the pointy end.
Just don't call it the pointy end.
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Also the port cabins are even numbered also 4 letters.
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Re: Cruising secrets
There is a drawer under the sofas giving extra storage. (not under sofas that can be used as a bed)
Also don't forget that (free) Canapés are served in Anderson's (Adonia, Aurora & Oriana and in Intermezzo on Arcadia after 8.pm
The Orchid Bar on Arcadia has wonderful view to the front.
Also don't forget that (free) Canapés are served in Anderson's (Adonia, Aurora & Oriana and in Intermezzo on Arcadia after 8.pm
The Orchid Bar on Arcadia has wonderful view to the front.
Jay
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- Second Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
When you exit the lifts you are facing forward
Select dinning is cheaper on certain days
Towels for sunbathing are provided
Select dinning is cheaper on certain days
Towels for sunbathing are provided
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Magnum's is the place for the canapes, on Oceana.jay-ell71 wrote:There is a drawer under the sofas giving extra storage. (not under sofas that can be used as a bed)
Also don't forget that (free) Canapés are served in Anderson's (Adonia, Aurora & Oriana and in Intermezzo on Arcadia after 8.pm
The Orchid Bar on Arcadia has wonderful view to the front.
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- Third Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
On Azura and Ventura the exception to the rule are the glass lifts overlooking the atrium, when you exit these you will be facing aft (the rear of the ship).
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- Third Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
On Adonia there is a jacuzzi at the front (in the spa area) where you can pay and have a bit of privacy and some sun beds, bathrobes etc and the waiters will come along to ask if you would like a drink. We didn't find out about this until it was too late, but could be ideal for some.
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Re: Cruising secrets
Pack a suitcase full of second paperback books AND an alarm clock (set for silly o'clock am). That way you can reserve all the sunbeds in both full sun & shade for all your friends & family..... only joking darlings! *Mwhah! *runs away very, very quickly....*
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
So, it was YOU!Pippa Kernow wrote:Pack a suitcase full of second paperback books AND an alarm clock (set for silly o'clock am). That way you can reserve all the sunbeds in both full sun & shade for all your friends & family..... only joking darlings! *Mwhah! *runs away very, very quickly....*
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Re: Cruising secrets
Pack a multi-socket extension lead as some chargers will not fit into the sockets on some ships.
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- Third Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
There's a small retractable washing line in the shower, if you do any handwashing, so a few pegs might come in useful and you can buy tubes of handwashing liquid onboard in the shops.
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- First Officer
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Re: Cruising secrets
Another way of remembering which is port just ask yourself "Is there any port left?"
Carole
Carole
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Re: Cruising secrets
Offer a Scotsman a glass of whysky and a glass off port you know what will be left
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Re: Cruising secrets
Och! Can I not have both!
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Re: Cruising secrets
Strawberries dipped in chocolate are wonderful! But order them early in your cruise.