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thank you both . JET 2 flys from Stanstead not Gatwick ? Is this correct ?

hi all I am looking at the A402B Azura cruise to Tenerife on 13th-20th January 2023. I wish to fly from Gatwick. Does anyone know what airline P & O use for this itinerary and the time of the flight if possible please? Thanks in advance

hi, thanks for the detailed reply. My ship is in port from early morning to early evening. As far as I can see from the shore excursion notes the excursion is by sea, so I will not have a driver ? It leaves at 8.30am for 4.5 hours so back to ship at 1pm. I think I will stick the with ship excursion for now as it will allow time to get back, have some lunch and explore more of BVI.

hi blue water just reading your reply to macfam5 post I'm in Tortola in January. My cruise line is offering an excursion to Virgin Gorda at £60 and one to Spring Bay at £75. Both are 4.5 hours .The Spring Bay one seems to imply that you can experience the boulders with none of the crowds. I'm a bit confused as to what the difference is ? wondering if you could shed some light on this please ? thanks

Hi. No I am flying on Sat 6th Jan at 9.30am (K401B) its the 7 day Caribbean. I assume your crowd is on the 14 day as that seems to be going earlier? Thanks so much for the kind offer of a meet up though , its very kind of you. Maybe we can meet up on the ship solo get togethers ? When I was on Iona they done these in the Crows Nest in the morning, I'm not sure what they do on Arvia. Keep in touch - thanks

yes . I am not paying for a seat full stop...

If you read my post you would see that I am travelling solo , its gone off on a tangent

good I hope they do. The point to my thread is that P & O do not state this anywhere, so anyone booking a cruise may not be aware of this and it will add up quite considerably.

you don't have to pay for a seat on EasyJet, Ryanair and Tui unless you choose too. If you choose not to pay you will be allocated a seat on check in

thanks for reply , i think that is just disgusting profiteering. I have scoured the P & O website and cant see anywhere where it states you pay for seats

Thanks Megabear. There is no way I am going to pay for seats when travelling solo. I will take my chances and leave them allocate seat.. What a blinking cheek !

update to tjis thread. Cruise booked & flights are on my P & O account - it is indeed Gatwick , thanks everyone . However , i have also discovered that they charge for seats (what's that all about, even on EasyJet/Ryanair you don't HAVE TO pay for seats!!!). I have done another thread on this

thank you

Hi All not strictly a cruise question but ..... I have a flight to Barbados from Gatwick south terminal (January). As the flight leaves at 9am and I am travelling from S Wales I will have to stay in a hotel the night before. Before I go and research my question is ..... does anyone have any hotel recommendations - cheap, cheerful, restaurant /cafe for evening meal, easy to get to from Gatwick South bus station and hopefully a shuttle to get to the terminal in the morning. thanks in advance

hi sorry if I have opened another thread. I can see there is one thread on Maleth Aero but my question is not answered. I have just been on my P & O booking and realised I could book my seat on the flight. Then I realised that I would have to pay? Does anyone know why I have to pay to book a seat? I'm not particularly bothered where I sit as I'm a solo traveller, but if I had a choice I would like to book my preferred preference - but I'm not paying . HA ! Thanks in advance

Thank You. Stanstead would be a nightmare for me . Gatwick/Heathrow are doable. Would you happen to know when they let you know where you are flying from please ?

Hi I looking at a P & O cruise to Caribbean Jan/Feb 2024. I cant go from Manchester. The only other choice is LONDON? Does anybody know which London airports P & O use please? it makes a massive difference to me as I need to know if/how I can get to the airport, flight times, do I need to stay in hotel night before etc I find it awfully strange they just say London ? weird ! thanks in advance

HI Sam I think most of the replies have answered most of your questions . I have just returned from a 7 day Norway cruise on Iona travelling solo so just want to add some things from a solo perspective . It is a big ship with lots of people but as a solo you can ALWAYS find a quiet corner somewhere as there is always one chair or sunbed available . Don't be scared to ask people if chairs are taken in the bars/atrium etc , it mostly results in having a little chat with people. It is a bit daunting when you first get on but my advice is start at the top of the ship and walk each deck to orientate yourself. There are plenty of maps and signs in the corriders. *I took a lite of spirits and 12 cans of soft drinks on board, carried them in a bag and straight on board, There is a fridge in your room to keep them. I asked my cabin steward to provide a bucket of ice every day, and it was delved every afternoon around 3pm. So I had a little tipple before dinner. *re main dining rooms , you don't always have to book these. I found that if I turned up I could always get a table (mostly sharing was great). Like you I eat early. Not sure this would work if dining late or if in a crowd but worked for me solo *ditto theatres *ditto Limelight club. I went there twice without booking and went in (quietly) after act had started. Just took a seat at the bar, ordered a drink and enjoyed some fab music. *There are solo meet ups every day in the Crows Net bar . I turned up there at the beginning of the week. Very nice to speak to fellow solos who were all great. Some I never saw again and done there own thing. Some I met up with one or twice and went to dinner or show. I seen most of them around and about and had a chat. *if you feel overwhelmed and your budget allows book in the thermal suite (steam room, sauna, small pool, chill section). Quiet in there as only allow so many in at the time. You have to book this in advance Main thing is just enjoy yourself. I guarantee you will love it and will come back for more . Hope this helps. Kind Regards Sue

no idea what you mean ! but thanks Zapp99

hi just logged on to P & O to book some things/sort out admin (Iona sailing 1st July ) P & O advises to bring face masks and hand sanitizer. is this mandatory and do we need face masks aboard? or have they not taken that message off yet ? Thanks

hi, just jumping on this topic. I am aware that one can take a lite of spirit's and some soft drink on board P & O. Stupid question but.......im planning on a bottle of vodka and 6 small cans of tonic - question is can you carry these on board in a bag or do you have to pack in your case ? 🙂

FYI i am booked on Arvia 1st July and just booked the theatre and GREATEST DAYS is on. I was surprised and delighted as didn't expect it . Fingers crossed it goes ahead. It is only on for 1 day during the week hope that helps?

hi all I'm on a P & O cruise in July. Stops are Stavanger, Alensund, Olden & Haugesund The excursions are quite expensive and from what I can see it is not much cheaper to book with a private firm ? am I correct on this ? I'm happy to just wander around doing my own thing mostly. The only thing I would really like to do is the Lyfte skyllift in Olden . Does anyone know if there is a cheaper alternative for this ? Also is there an excursion I must not miss , happy to pay if it is a bucket list thing Thanks in advance

Hi I'm sailing on Iona to fjords in July. I have OBC to use and would like to book the thermal suite for the week. If I book now I would have to pay now. Does anyone know if I can book as soon as I get on board using by OBC? and if the charge would be the same ? Also can I book the theatre now ? thanks all Thanks

Hi all. Thinking of booking on P & O Azura for next Christmas. Fly's in to Tenerife to pick up cruise. My question is ...will it be warm enough to swim in the outdoor pools - are they heated ? Appreciate can't forecast the weather this far in advance. Just wondering Thanks in advance