How Would You Rate P&O?

Unread post by **david63** » 20 Oct 2013, 14:13

In several topics recently there has been some discussion as to what "star" rating P&O is - and this has varied.

So, just for fun, what do you think P&O is?

Unread post by **GillD46** » 20 Oct 2013, 14:18

I would rate P&O as a good, solid 3* these days. Good value for money, but not luxury.

Unread post by **Dark Knight** » 20 Oct 2013, 14:20

3* for the main

3* Plus for the select dining and the add ons like the retreat

but not a luxury or high end line

Unread post by **barney** » 20 Oct 2013, 14:52

I'd say 4* on the whole

If we are using the hotel industries model of stars awarded for facilities and service level.

As DK says, it's not high end but then doesn't really pretend to be.

Unread post by **Gill W** » 20 Oct 2013, 15:16

I voted 4*

Not high end, but still slightly more than mid market

Unread post by **davecttr** » 20 Oct 2013, 15:48

If the star system represents facilities it is 4 star but service would be 3 star plus

The P&O hardware is good and the crews are getting friendlier but for a solo cruiser the only advantage is the good hardware and single supplements below the american levels.

Other cruislines treat solo cruisers better than P&O. Hosted breakfast, lunch and dinner with free drinks anyone! The single supplement is around 30% as well or even 0%!

P&O is firmly middle market and gradually shaking off its 'faded raj' image.

Unread post by **Dancing Queen** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:06

OK own up .... who's only given them 2 stars, that's a bit harsh

Unread post by **oldbluefox** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:12

Judging by 4 star hotels I have been in I rated P&O 4 star as well bearing in mind the whole package. And compared to most 4 star hotels they represent very good value for money but don't tell them otherwise they'll put the prices up.

Unread post by **Ray Scully** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:16

Four star ships and service. Three star food. Passengers upwards from two star.

Ray

Unread post by **ChesterfieldJohn** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:18

Dancing Queen wrote:
OK own up .... who's only given them 2 stars, that's a bit harsh

I bet it is someone who as been cruising with P & O for years and has a suite all the time

Posh end of the cruisers

John

Unread post by **Dancing Queen** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:25

ChesterfieldJohn wrote:
Dancing Queen wrote:
OK own up .... who's only given them 2 stars, that's a bit harsh

I bet it is someone who as been cruising with P & O for years and has a suite all the time

Posh end of the cruisers

John

How do you work that one out John

I've never had a suite on P&O but I have on other ships and I'm certainly not 'posh'

Unread post by **ChesterfieldJohn** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:28

Dancing Queen wrote:
ChesterfieldJohn wrote:
Dancing Queen wrote:
OK own up .... who's only given them 2 stars, that's a bit harsh

I bet it is someone who as been cruising with P & O for years and has a suite all the time

Posh end of the cruisers

John
How do you work that one out John I've never had a suite on P&O but I have on other ships and I'm certainly not 'posh'

You vote Tory in Chesterfield how posh is that lol.

I am judging it by peoples comments on here on other posts

John

Unread post by **Dancing Queen** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:35

ChesterfieldJohn wrote:
Dancing Queen wrote:
ChesterfieldJohn wrote:
Dancing Queen wrote:
OK own up .... who's only given them 2 stars, that's a bit harsh

I bet it is someone who as been cruising with P & O for years and has a suite all the time

Posh end of the cruisers

John
How do you work that one out John I've never had a suite on P&O but I have on other ships and I'm certainly not 'posh'

You vote Tory in Chesterfield how posh is that lol.

I am judging it by peoples comments on here on other posts

John

Ahhh now I'm not getting into politics

my vote goes to who I think will work best for me lol .... I'm still not posh !!!

Unread post by **ChesterfieldJohn** » 20 Oct 2013, 16:38

How do you work that one out John

I've never had a suite on P&O but I have on other ships and I'm certainly not 'posh'[/quote]

You vote Tory in Chesterfield how posh is that

You must be to marry a Stokie

I am judging it by peoples comments on here on other posts

John[/quote]

Ahhh now I'm not getting into politics

my vote goes to who I think will work best for me lol .... I'm still not posh !!![/quote][/quote]

Unread post by **emjay45** » 20 Oct 2013, 17:38

Ray Scully wrote:
Four star ships and service. Three star food. Passengers upwards from two star.

Ray

I think I agree with you Ray.

I've given them 4* because the service you receive from the staff is far better than some 4* hotels I've stayed in. I think the food is not as good as it was on our very first cruise which was only in 2011 but what can you expect from a mass market cruiseline.

Unread post by **Kendhni** » 20 Oct 2013, 17:52

I would go for almost 4 star ... P&O are a great line that stacks up very well against the competition in the middle of the market ... I agree with Ray though that some of the customers let them down ... Some snobbery, some inverted snobbery, some 'it's my holiday so i will do what i want' ... But the majority are just every day people enjoying a great holiday.

Unread post by **RB1961** » 20 Oct 2013, 19:14

I voted 4* as our last cruise on Adonia deserved that mark.
Aurora at the end of April would have been 3* I don't know what it was but it just didn't do it for me,the wife doesn't agree but she's not a member so can't vote..

Unread post by **jacksparrow** » 20 Oct 2013, 19:18

I think that the service is going downhill..... Definitely not as good as it used to be.

Unread post by **JenniC** » 20 Oct 2013, 19:24

Just read the P&O FB page.. OMG, moan, moan, moan.. If they did this poll it would be 1 star. Me I am still happy with them - just the odd niggle.

Unread post by **towny44** » 20 Oct 2013, 19:27

I was quite generous and gave it 3+, but back in 2011 I would probably have given it 4 or even 4+, and this rapid slippage should be what worries P&O management.
It now offers a good value cruise for anyone booking a cheap getaway deal, but for those who have to book Vantage it is grossly overpriced.

Unread post by **Dancing Queen** » 20 Oct 2013, 20:30

ChesterfieldJohn wrote:
How do you work that one out John I've never had a suite on P&O but I have on other ships and I'm certainly not 'posh'

You vote Tory in Chesterfield how posh is that

You must be to marry a Stokie

Very true

Unread post by **Dancing Queen** » 20 Oct 2013, 20:34

Goodness, we now have someone who has voted 'one star' now that is taking the 'proverbial'

Unread post by **Kendhni** » 21 Oct 2013, 07:49

Dancing Queen wrote:
Goodness, we now have someone who has voted 'one star' now that is taking the 'proverbial'

They probably struggle to spell 'P&O'

Unread post by **Dark Knight** » 21 Oct 2013, 07:50

I bet its a goldie , who is bemoaning the lack of sufficient genuflecting and all round kissing up, to one of such a lofty status

Unread post by **gravy1955** » 21 Oct 2013, 16:16

I think it all depends on what your starting point is.First time cruisers would probably rate P & O a good 4*+ product.Other more seasoned cruisers who have been cruising for some years and can make comparisons with previous cruises or other lines might mark it down a grade to a solid 3*+ or 4*.I think P and O is still good value for money if not right at the top end anymore.

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