G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
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G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Well I've gone and booked Iona for Christmas 2020 Family phoned while we were on Oriana and had priced Christmas on Iona - school holidays matched the dates and cabins available so booked on board - low deposit (£50) and free coach and some OBC - well couldn't refuse really
My son's in-laws weren't keen to fly to the Caribbean again and as there were no 4 berth cabins available on Britannia it was a no-brainer really. We've booked outside cabins - the family have an inside just opposite. There were single cabins available but I'm not a fan of them and on Iona they are in funny places. The single supplement horrendous as usual - 80% but I am saving over £600 by going for an outside rather than a balcony and I feel I may not use it as much as in the Caribbean - my son's response is that the saving will pay the drinks bill
If time flies as quickly as it seems to these days I'll be packing soon
My son's in-laws weren't keen to fly to the Caribbean again and as there were no 4 berth cabins available on Britannia it was a no-brainer really. We've booked outside cabins - the family have an inside just opposite. There were single cabins available but I'm not a fan of them and on Iona they are in funny places. The single supplement horrendous as usual - 80% but I am saving over £600 by going for an outside rather than a balcony and I feel I may not use it as much as in the Caribbean - my son's response is that the saving will pay the drinks bill
If time flies as quickly as it seems to these days I'll be packing soon
Janis
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
For the dayJan Rosser wrote: ↑09 Apr 2019, 16:58Well I've gone and booked Iona for Christmas 2020 Family phoned while we were on Oriana and had priced Christmas on Iona - school holidays matched the dates and cabins available so booked on board - low deposit (£50) and free coach and some OBC - well couldn't refuse really
My son's in-laws weren't keen to fly to the Caribbean again and as there were no 4 berth cabins available on Britannia it was a no-brainer really. We've booked outside cabins - the family have an inside just opposite. There were single cabins available but I'm not a fan of them and on Iona they are in funny places. The single supplement horrendous as usual - 80% but I am saving over £600 by going for an outside rather than a balcony and I feel I may not use it as much as in the Caribbean - my son's response is that the saving will pay the drinks bill
If time flies as quickly as it seems to these days I'll be packing soon
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Good choice Jan.
It will be chilly until Madeira anyway.
Little point in paying for the balcony if you'll get little use from it.
We did outside on our last cruise and being out of season, didn't really miss it.
It will be chilly until Madeira anyway.
Little point in paying for the balcony if you'll get little use from it.
We did outside on our last cruise and being out of season, didn't really miss it.
Empty vessels .. and all that
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Well done Jan. Something to look forward to.
We have booked a big one for 2021 - again, something to look forward to.
We have booked a big one for 2021 - again, something to look forward to.
Gill
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Nice one Jan.
Something for the whole family to look forward to, a Christmas one too.
Lindsey
Something for the whole family to look forward to, a Christmas one too.
Lindsey
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
We'll be interested in feedback on the ship. Still in two minds about her.
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
I think David and Dai are sailing on her before me Merv so I too am waiting to hear what she is like. Only difference for me though is travelling with the family who will be using different facilities nevertheless I'm willing to give it a goMervyn and Trish wrote: ↑10 Apr 2019, 11:04We'll be interested in feedback on the ship. Still in two minds about her.
I'm tempted to try one of her Norway Fjords cruises earlier in 2020 - I'm sure there will be a few bargains to be had once she has launched - it's a big ship to fill
Janis
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Yes, she is a biggy Jan. Notice you don't get the option to configure your bed for either double or two singles. This is because the cabins are so small they are all now bunk beds.......and you have to supply your own ladderJan Rosser wrote: ↑10 Apr 2019, 11:38I think David and Dai are sailing on her before me Merv so I too am waiting to hear what she is like. Only difference for me though is travelling with the family who will be using different facilities nevertheless I'm willing to give it a goMervyn and Trish wrote: ↑10 Apr 2019, 11:04We'll be interested in feedback on the ship. Still in two minds about her.
I'm tempted to try one of her Norway Fjords cruises earlier in 2020 - I'm sure there will be a few bargains to be had once she has launched - it's a big ship to fill
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
I am sailing on her in July 2010 (was unable to get the Maiden ) but when I am on at the same time as Dai that is March 2021
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Oops I think the ship has sailed without you (July 2010)
Janis
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
Sounds lovely. Definitely something to look forward to.
We are off to Fjords on Iona in the June
We are off to Fjords on Iona in the June
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
You may be one of the first from the forum to sail on her Welshy, so please let us have a full review once you're back.welshynurse wrote: ↑10 Apr 2019, 22:22Sounds lovely. Definitely something to look forward to.
We are off to Fjords on Iona in the June
John
Trainee Pensioner since 2000
Trainee Pensioner since 2000
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Re: G029 - Christmas - Portugal & Canary Islands
My other persona is a Time Lord