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Live from Iona Norwegian Fjords 20th May 7 Nights
Fionboard replied to Interestedcruisefan's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Friends in Alicante say Spain outlook for next few days is rain. We are headed for Italy. Hope weather there will improve! Fingers crossed. Nice at home though. Typical! -
Live from Iona Norwegian Fjords 20th May 7 Nights
Fionboard replied to Interestedcruisefan's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Partly. Stuck in Barca for two days as tendering in Villefranche not possible so port (my favourite) cancelled. No internet TV for next two days apparently. Football fans must be ashore watching matches as pub is empty! Loss of drink revenue? Yesterday, shuttle to Valencia did not go to city but dumped everyone at the science park and shopping centre miles away! Lots of very unhappy pax! -
Live from Iona Norwegian Fjords 20th May 7 Nights
Fionboard replied to Interestedcruisefan's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Lucky man! Wish I had some pink specs like his! Unfortunately, have to say things not too good on Arcadia at present. -
Talking of alcohol sales. Pub on Arcadia has no internet TV so no football. It is empty so I suppose fans are all ashore watching matches. Must be losing P&O drink revenue. Apparently will be no TV reception for next two days in Barcelona. What is going on?
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Live from Iona Norwegian Fjords 20th May 7 Nights
Fionboard replied to Interestedcruisefan's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Suspect no news is bad news in this case! -
Why is everyone still cruising with P&O ?
Fionboard replied to Yorkypete's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Porto Venere and sun sounds great to me. Just about to start raining in Spain! Enjoy. -
How does embarkation work at Southampton
Fionboard replied to Windsurfboy's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Did not notice problems with Arcadia, but she is small now! -
How does embarkation work at Southampton
Fionboard replied to Windsurfboy's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
Priority only were allowed to board Arcadia first on 14th. Then the rest according to times. -
As I said, it is a "pop up", not permanent fixture, that is why.
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Avoid the buffet like the plague!
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Can't blame a ship for viruses. Passengers transmit them.
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Exactly!
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Bug appeared second day so obviously brought on board. Unfortunately Noro is on most ships nowadays as well as many hotels. Seems to have taken over from covid! If only people had better hygiene habits!!
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Not dated or tired! Back into a bar at night.
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On Iona in Cadiz last December we were docked away from the terminal. Not allowed to walk out and queue for 5 minute shuttle was horrendous. Be prepared, just in case!
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Been on Aurora twice this year. Food and service excellent. Currently on Arcadia and food and service not as good. Enjoying it though.
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Why is everyone still cruising with P&O ?
Fionboard replied to Yorkypete's topic in P&O Cruises ( UK )
People tend to post negative views, not positive ones. Don't worry. You will enjoy your cruise. -
Arvia overtook us last night. On Arcadia. So glad we are on the latter. No problems!
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Can be pushed together.
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Thank you🙂
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Pop up glass house. Very nice!20230516_111748.heic Takes pressure off MDR for lunch.
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Last cruise visited Trieste. Very officious jobsworths made us stand aside because we did not have our passports. Horizon said passports ashore not needed. Apparently ship made an announcement but did not broadcast through cabins so many of us did not hear it. Only country out of about 12 I have visited in past year where this has happened.
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Especially if you have done over 50 cruises with them!
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Always use water from the bathroom. Perfectly OK when chilled and tastes better than the tinned stuff.
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I am a regular cruiser and had a word when one of my cruises last year was half the price I paid by the time it sailed. No luck whatsoever. I only book late now!
