Palaceman

That must be down to the credit card company as that has never happened to me.

What happened to you with Princess was very unfortunate and I fully understand the stress that caused you. And I agree that I have no need to worry about my balance at any given time. As I said before it us all about how you manage your finances

I too have a 5 figure credit card limit. Before I start spending on board I know my credit card balance is nil and therefore anything I spend on board will be the balance on my credit card. I am not able to check card balance whilst onboard as never do online banking away from home.

After more than 15 cruises with P&O I have never been charged twice for anything I have purchased. My average daily onboard spend is approx. £60. I always ensure the credit card I use has a nil balance before I board the ship. I check my total onboard spend daily and also the final account before I leave the ship. The final amount spent appears on my next credit card statement and I pay it off in full before the due date. Simple! I've never had funds withheld or financial barriers put in my way. It simply comes down to managing my finances.

Only 4.7% of the UK adult population are vegan. This would equate to just 244 out of 5200 if there were no children on board. Agree, with the amount of criticism, why do P&O continue to cater for them?

As I see it this situation is created by the size of the ship. The entertainment venues cannot cater for the 5000+ passengers. Our first cruise was Strictly Come Dancing themed on Oceana. This included perfomances by two professional couples. Every passenger received an invitation and was able to attend each performance, as the theatre could cope with the passenger numbers. There was no need for a raffle, which results in disappointment.

I hold my hands up, I don't understand the effect of having timed labels. But what I do understand is that after more than 15 cruises with P&O I have never had issues with their current procedure for disembarkation. But maybe that is because I adhere to their system and wait until it is my turn to disembark. As has been said before, we are all different and we all have choices. There are other cruise companies out there that may be more suitable to some people but not others.

I think you have missed the point that Devon b&b has made. Whether you think the P&O system is good or bad, it is how they do things. IMHO, the P&O system works. You are given a time and a place to congregate. Obviously the allocated time is dependent on outside factors, i.e. portside issues, but when it is safe to disembark you are invited to disembark. The cases are sorted by decks, which as I see it, is no different to having different coloured labels. It is only if people decide to ignore their disembarkation time and try to leave when it suits them that the system breaks down. Again as Devon b&b has said, if you don't like the P&O system/product, then you can always vote with your feet and cruise elsewhere.

Have you ever considered what would happen if everyone refused to play the disembarkation game and just walked off when they felt like it? It would be absolute chaos!

I just wish that everyone, the press and people on social media including on this forum would leave Catherine alone. The Palace first announced that she was undergoing an operation and will be away from carrying out public duties until Easter. That is all we need to know!

Why not contact Holiday Inn. They may offer you a later check out time.

I have noticed that Devon Born and Bred's query about ways to get to Chania from Souda Bay has been moved to the Greece forum. One answer suggests that some ships provide a shuttle. Does anyone know if P&O do?

Wow!!! What a choice. Mrs P and I can't decide what we would choose with such a choice. Hope you and Lady S enjoy!

It's always worth getting off. A quick walk into the city centre for a couple of Pastel de Natas washed down with several glasses of Port. Yum

And he's probably the sort of person that then puts his walking stick on a table in the buffet together with his wife's handbag!! Yuk!!!