P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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Dancing Queen wrote: 11 Jun 2019, 21:46
I'm afraid I don't have any time for those who try to 'beat the system' and spend their time on their balconies drinking their own booze rather than using the bars and it happens a lot
The best one that I have seen was a couple of years ago on Ventura. One night when we were in Metropolis having a pre dinner drink two women walked in with what were obviously glasses from the bathroom with drinks in them and proceeded to sit down as if it was normal - probably was for them!

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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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I wonder if they go into their local pub with a can they bought from Aldi?

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We spent time in several Ports with an American group during a Princess cruise. They were transferring Bacardi and or gin into 1.5 ltr water / soft drink bottles and carrying them onboard without any problems at all. A common practice they advised.

That or going without is the price the Cruise Lines will logically pay if their bar prices are deemed to be too high by the passengers and especially so when 15% is added plus another 3% for the credit card exchange in certain circumstances.
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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 12 Jun 2019, 16:08
I wonder if they go into their local pub with a can they bought from Aldi?
I'm sure they probably do :roll:
Manoverboard wrote: 12 Jun 2019, 17:18
We spent time in several Ports with an American group during a Princess cruise. They were transferring Bacardi and or gin into 1.5 ltr water / soft drink bottles and carrying them onboard without any problems at all. A common practice they advise.

I've read this many many times on forums but apparently the cruise lines are wise to it now :lol:
Cunard are very flexible on what they allow people to take on board at the moment but I don't think they will be much longer because it is being abused.
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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 11 Jun 2019, 15:21
Manoverboard wrote: 11 Jun 2019, 09:19
emjay45 wrote: 10 Jun 2019, 21:34
I really should learn how to multi quote.😉
Click on the Quote thingy, " and type away as now …. but … don't submit, instead ;
Scroll down and then push the Quote thingy again on the posting(s) that you wish to respond to.

Et voila :wave:
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emjay45 wrote: 10 Jun 2019, 21:34
Dancing Queen wrote: 10 Jun 2019, 10:59


Manoverboard wrote: 11 Jun 2019, 09:19
Click on the Quote thingy, " and type away as now …. but … don't submit, instead ;
Scroll down and then push the Quote thingy again on the posting(s) that you wish to respond to.

Et voila :wave:

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Oops I tried but I don't think I've quite mastered it yet.

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Brave of you to try. I have never even tried!
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emjay45 wrote: 12 Jun 2019, 21:19
Oops I tried but I don't think I've quite mastered it yet.
Best to stick with a posting that does not contain responses to ' Quotes ', like GillD46's for example and then do the same for another one to see if that works for you.
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emjay45 wrote: 12 Jun 2019, 21:19
Oops I tried but I don't think I've quite mastered it yet.
I don't think I have either but I see David corrected it for me ( thanks David ) :clap:
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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 07 May 2019, 10:56
Thanks Annie. We'll definitely have to meet for a drink on board. But don't tell Stephen.
Pity I missed out on this - think I spotted you and SWMBO a couple of times on board, but not sure enough to speak - did you join the Cunard Ballroom Taliban one evening? If it was you, then your bravery does you credit.

Marvellous cruise, was it not? Wish someone would do 14 nights in the southern fjords.

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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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anniec wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 18:24
Pity I missed out on this - think I spotted you and SWMBO a couple of times on board, but not sure enough to speak - did you join the Cunard Ballroom Taliban one evening? If it was you, then your bravery does you credit
We did. Managed a few steps without maiming anyone! And yes it was a great cruise.


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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 19:28

We did. Managed a few steps without maiming anyone! And yes it was a great cruise.
When last seen tripping the light fantastic you were doing sterling work. Think I saw you in the Commodore Club and the library as well, but has the lovely SWMBO has changed her hair?

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anniec wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 21:03
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 19:28

We did. Managed a few steps without maiming anyone! And yes it was a great cruise.
When last seen tripping the light fantastic you were doing sterling work. Think I saw you in the Commodore Club and the library as well, but has the lovely SWMBO has changed her hair?
Had she borrowed one of Merv's syrups for the cruise I wonder. :angel:
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anniec wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 21:03
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 19:28

We did. Managed a few steps without maiming anyone! And yes it was a great cruise.
When last seen tripping the light fantastic you were doing sterling work. Think I saw you in the Commodore Club and the library as well, but has the lovely SWMBO has changed her hair?
She has it shorter now. :thumbup:

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Who's SWMBO?


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Stephen wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 11:15
Who's SWMBO?
She Who Must Be Obeyed, of course. Has your SWMBO taught you nothing? :lol:


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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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Manoverboard wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 08:38
anniec wrote: 13 Jun 2019, 21:03

When last seen tripping the light fantastic you were doing sterling work. Think I saw you in the Commodore Club and the library as well, but has the lovely SWMBO has changed her hair?
Had she borrowed one of Merv's syrups for the cruise I wonder. :angel:
:lol:

Note to self: proof-read thoroughly in future. :)

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Re: P&O Suite v Cunard Princess Grills

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That's the trouble with smell checkers. Don't check the sense!

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anniec wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 11:31
Stephen wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 11:15
Who's SWMBO?
She Who Must Be Obeyed, of course. Has your SWMBO taught you nothing? :lol:

I'm beyond help :D

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Stephen wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 12:13
anniec wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 11:31
Stephen wrote: 14 Jun 2019, 11:15
Who's SWMBO?
She Who Must Be Obeyed, of course. Has your SWMBO taught you nothing? :lol:

I'm beyond help :D
Nope. I have nothing to add. :lol:

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I don't need any convincing but has anyone been tempted to give Cunard a try following Merv's excellent review.
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Nope .

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Same for us, don't think I would like the limits on steerage passengers, and since we need an accessible cabin which is much bigger than standard we have have no need for a suite. Even if I could thoil paying for one
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towny44 wrote: 19 Jun 2019, 11:19
Same for us, don't think I would like the limits on steerage passengers, and since we need an accessible cabin which is much bigger than standard we have have no need for a suite. Even if I could thoil paying for one
We usually go on Cunard, occasionally in the Grills, mostly not. The areas reserved for Grills passengers are barely noticeable and certainly don't detract from our experience when we're in steerage.

My late Mother was from West Yorkshire -it's a long time since I heard the word 'thoil' and I've never seen it written down before; thank you for a lovely reminder (she used to use "can't thoil brass", said with a short 'a', of course). :D
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Annie is right John the areas reserved for Grill passengers is hardly noticeable - basically a different dining room and sun terrace, everything else is open to everyone to enjoy so really no limits at all'

I was just interested if anyone might think of giving Cunard a try as I frequently see passengers on board who I recognise from P&O.

Thoil isn't a word I've ever come across although I'm South Yorkshire rather than West but know lots of 'westies' so I think I must have led a very sheltered life :lolno: :lolno: :wave:
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