paulatsea

Not perceptions - based on facts and personal experience over many years. Fact - my car has never been damaged or broken into in a secured cruise car park. It has in public car parks. Fact - Most Car Insurance will not cover loss/damage if car left unattended overnight / for several days in a public car park - reason ? actuarial statistics on theft damage from public car parks. And peace of mind (perceived or real threat ) is worth a premium - to me.

Not really - it’s a matter of fact . its obviously safer in a dedicated secured cruise car park with no public access cctv and staff than a public multi-storey car park.

Thank you. 👍

Thanks very much for the review - I’ve been looking forward to a review of Ambition. It sounds similar to Ambience with the air conditioning / lack of repair issues. The buffet sounds dreadful - can you have breakfast / lunch in the main dining room ? Its a shame they haven’t done a better job refurbished these 2 ships.

Thanks - that was a long time ago !

How have they made room for the new cabins and how many are there ? When were they put in ? I didn’t know about these.

Thanks - yes I also read about the parking issues in some of the reviews on booking.com. We have decided to try the pilgrim inn in marchwood/hythe.

Thanks - think we will try it for Aurora end august cruise.

Have you stayed here before jeanlyon ? I’m looking for a alternative to the holiday inn and Leonardo royal where we usually stay - Elizabeth looks nice. thanks

Reading it now ! Thanks very much. Good pictures and very well written - fascinating.

Is this the maiden cruise you are going on ? Look forward to reports. Thanks

It was great - thanks - very rainy first few days then it got much better. Nice cruise.

FYI - We had to collect our luggage at Dubrovnik airport (very slow) and then take it to a truck to transfer to the ship. Going home the luggage goes straight to the aircraft from outside the cabin. Luggage labels and boarding passes are delivered to the cabin.

Have a great trip.

Yes - I agree and saves any hassle. Just pointing out that when this has been questioned or at checkin the correct rules have been followed so people with less than six but greater than 3 have been allowed on for EU cruises. This also came up on the Marella board- they have same 6 month t&c - Marella replied to someone and accepted that the 6 months was just a catch all but that 3 or more was valid and acceptable for U.K. passport to EU.

With regards to immigration rules they do and they will and they have done. They cannot make up their own immigration rules. It’s just lack of attention to detail on their part. You will have no problem if you phone them or when you check in.

That is correct

Wrong !

It is 3 months for EU for U.K. passports .That’s the rule. Cruise company’s do not have any right to overrule this. But many seem to have a 6 month stipulation probably as a catch all. If you phone them you will be accepted with 3 months validity on return date. Also EU passport holders only need validity until expiry date of passport on date of return even it’s the same day for example an EU passport holder travelling on P&O from U.K. to EU . Cruise companies do not make the immigration rules. Have had this issue with Marella and P&O previously and have been there and done it.

Class - that’s a nice touch.

If it wasn’t for the advice from people who replied to me here I would have blown the upgrade - and luckily the Saga staff did not action my request to go back to my original Cabin straight away - they waited until I phoned back again the next day and also reassured me about the lack of noise. You will love it ! Have a great time.

Crossing the gangway. Checking the cabin and balcony. First large G&T. Smiling staff. Being at sea again on an adventure - free !

Ok ! Doh !

Been told p&o now do this. Cruise cards in the cabin.

Book early 👍