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We love the Beach House and went twice on Azura in June. I think it costs £7.50 each and maybe a little more for some dishes. DH always enjoys the lava steak.

2 hours ago, ParisHilton said:

Finally on our way for a Norwegian cruise . First cruise for a family of five plus various in-laws.

Have learnt so much from here I want to give something back!

 

On the coach now. Mild panic as it's scheduled to arrive as our boarding slot closes. We'll quiz the driver when he stops for what seems like a considerable break .  I'm guessing there's so few of us for the early spot they've put us on a later coach.  Marginally annoying as wanted the head start on booking stuff!

I don't think there's anything quite as exciting as your first cruise. That moment when you first board to me was like Christmas morning as a kid. Have a wonderful time! 

8 hours ago, Dobbers said:

Barbados overnight at the end of the cruise is great for an evening in Oistins, fantastic atmosphere.

Sorry don't want to hijack this post. Do you just go here independently by taxi? 

19 minutes ago, Fionboard said:

Sanitiser does not kill virus. Hand washing does!

I agree but you can't really dash to the bathroom to wash your hands once you've put your food on the table before you eat it can you 😉 

1 hour ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

However that doesn't stop people using the many other entrances on virtuosa when we were onboard. I got ill for two days sadly yet washed my hands everytime i went into the buffet and used sanitizer after i put my plate down on the table post using the tong's. Still got ill 🤷

 

Same here. Just back from Azura. Used sanitiser each time we went in buffet even going back fo dessert. And my own hand gel after using tongs before eating. Still was bit poorly for 2 days. Going to try probiotics before next trip to reinforce my tummy. 

4 hours ago, Grandad John said:

With regards to the smell and vibrating cabins, I was on Azura last October, aft balcony on D deck. When docking the vibration in the cabin was very pronounced but saved me booking an early morning call as it would have woken up Rip van Winkle!! When we were heading to the theatre one evening, just past the photography area if memory serves me well, the sudden horrendous sewage smell caused me to turn to the member of my family nearest to me and advise her (it was her first ever cruise) that it was a not uncommon occurrence on Azura. I have sailed on her three times and the smell has been noticeable, albeit very briefly on each sailing at some point. Maybe some people have a more sensitive nose than others!?

The vibrating cabin wasn't just ours then! We wouldn't book another aft for that reason. It was horrendous. Like being next to a pneumatic drill when docking. On an odd night (seemed to be when we were going a bit faster) the bed shook that much I had to sleep on the sofa, although I am a light sleeper. Will stick to midship next time.

10 hours ago, gsmt47471015 said:

It was most noticeable at the front upper deck ,adjacent to the retreat, it came and went but it was horrible when it did , its quite possible that passengers who have not had the misfortune of this issue were not or didn't visit that area of the ship? 

I have to be honest and say we never visited that area this time. 

35 minutes ago, zap99 said:

We were on Azura twice this year. Noticed a pongy smell sometimes in port, but never had a vibrating cabin.🤔

Nor us prior. Won't be booking that one again. It wasn't nice, believe me. And yet the cabin was lovely, plenty of space. 

6 hours ago, GSPG said:

The bigger issue in my view is the smell. That would truly wreck my holiday and I was thinking of booking two weeks on Azura next year.

Going to have rethink strongly on this one.

Just why hasn’t it been sorted? Have the crew become immune to it?

 

Hi we just got back yesterday from a week on Azura. Never noticed a sewage smell on deck. We had a lovely time. Went on her 4 years ago. Still looking lovely. Only problem we had was a vibrating deluxe cabin on E deck. Seriously couldn't sleep when she was docking which was a pain as sometimes this was very early. The whole cabin shook. But we'd definitely go on Azura again.

On 5/2/2023 at 4:41 PM, Confused.com said:

Was on Arvia for our 1st ever cruise 2-16th Apr. We loved it!

 

We are now hooked and looking for our next cruise. We've seen a 14nt Carribbean on Britannia for 22 March 2024. For a standard balcony it's £1799pp (plus £65pp supplements for Manchester airport departure) but with £440 OBC with select fare.

 

On Arvia we were in inside cabin and would like to try a balcony next so do you experienced cruisers think this B406 Carribbean cruise is good value for money or is the price likely to drop (particularly after balance due date)?

 

Would love to know people's thoughts.

Hi we are on this cruise too. We booked in January and paid quite a bit more than that although we did get more OBC. Sounds a good price. Brittanias a lovely ship. Our first cruise was a transatlantic on her in 2017 and we were hooked too. We enjoy the sea days though but not everyone does. 

Hope you have a great time. Our neighbours are on this cruise too. We stayed at the Holiday Inn (Herbert Walker Avenue) last November, the night before our cruise on Iona. It was lovely and very convenient for the port and West Quay. Look forward to your review 

9 hours ago, Fionboard said:

C deck is best. Biggest balconies, partly private and partly overlooked. Best of both worlds, but standard size cabin.

I've booked one on E deck. Fancy the larger cabin. Thanks though

7 hours ago, lebreos said:

having stayed in E725 x2 and E729 on Ventura - they do have a roof over them , so you are not overlooked however you do get sun on them if the direction is right and vice versa they can be shaded. never had any noise issues from "havanna" below on Ventura either

Thank you.

Weve booked A deck but liked the idea of a larger cabin and so thinking about E deck. So E deck would be no more in the shade than A deck depending where the sun is? 

Hi all. I've been trying to work out if the above balconies are in the shade all the time. I like the sun so enjoy topping up my tan. Can't work it out from conflicting reviews. Thanks

We were on Iona in November, cabin 12612. Very noisy in bad weather across the BOB. Had to wear ear plugs.

Sounds great. Thanks for your replies. We will definitely go this time. 

Hi. We're not going til next March but wondering what  this is like. Enjoyed 2 TAs Soton to Barbados and we've decided to do it the other way round next year. The local taxi drivers were amazed we weren't going to Oistins. Is it good. Is it safe? Thanks

4 hours ago, Selbourne said:

Interesting. I don’t like the sound of it being a general thoroughfare and seating area, rather than exclusively a restaurant. We prefer quieter places to eat. Might give it a try on a port day when most people are ashore!

Guess we might have been just lucky as it was a quieter night but we were sat here and it was fine. 

We loved the Keel and Cow when we were on Iona in November. The Hampshire cheese was very nice. Very strong though. Cleared your sinuses! It was quiet when we went and we sat at a table that was at the far end of the atrium. Loved it. We'd definitely go again. 

We were on Iona in November/December. The crossing back wasn't great to be honest as there was a large swell. I managed with Stugeron and seabands but felt really queasy in the MDR one night and it wasnt easy to sleep as we were on deck 12. We also got catapulted from a lift due to the movement which was funny at the time. It was winter though. DH thought it was fantastic as hes ex merchant navy. If we sailed on the BOB route again I would definitely choose a cabin low down and midship especially if prone to seasickness. 

13 hours ago, Bobblehat71 said:

Hi All,

 

Doe anyone know if you can still get the Bluelight discount if you also use Tesco Vouchers? 

 

Any info much appreciated.

 

We booked about 4 weeks ago and used tesco vouchers but because we used these we weren't allowed any BLC discount 

Yes one per person. You fill a form in with your cabin number and names and then put the form in boxes dotted round the ship which then goes in the draw

We saw him on Iona in November. He was fantastic. It is for charity. 

On 1/19/2023 at 3:21 PM, Josy1953 said:

We find that going down at around 7am we can usually get a lift without too much problem.

Yes us too. Same time off Iona in November. Easy peasy. We were actually surprised at how easy. We had a long journey ahead of us and couldn't bear the thought of hanging round waiting to disembark.