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When you have 10% off all on board spend, OBC is not so important.

Agree. I have occasionally booked on board. Some times worthwhile, others not so much. Tend to wait for late deals now as I am more interested in the cruise price, not the amount of OBC.

I find plenty of interaction between waiters and passengers on the small ships. One of the reason I prefer them.

Holiday Inn.

Not had one post covid despite 14 cruises.

My home town. Lovely weather for a change!

Got my invitation last week and booked for next week.

So you cannot really understand what this discussion is about. Nothing to do with fixed (Club) dining.

Started my cruising with Celebrity in 2011 but switched to other lines after 11 cruises with them. They were just too expensive and not at all solo friendly. Have stuck mainly to P&O since as it suits me better.

Porto Venere by ferry from the waterfront. Takes about half an hour. Beautiful place and great for lunch.

Very common on Arcadia.

I have used it for a cruise. Probably safer than some hotel carparks as you need your ticket to open barriers. Everywhere has some risk though.

Aurora went as far North as she is allowed last month. Unfortunately North Cape was abandoned due to blizzards though!

Visby is lovely.

Silk under socks and glove liners work well.