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  1. Fionboard
    No prawn cocktail at Xmas. Shame as they used to be quite good.
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    As previously said, Arcadia has had plumbing problems for a long time. However, I enjoyed my three cruises on her last year and out of order public loo's did not spoil them. Have seen buckets and carpet driers on other ships too, particularly Ventura.
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    P&O do employ extra security (ex service and police personnel) for short booze cruises. Spoke to some in Havana on 4 night Amsterdam cruise in May. They said that trouble on the whole is not too bad.
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    Absolutely. The Casino is a dreadful 'pinchpoint' for crowds exiting the theatre. Bad design.
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    Me neither, Britannia specs state 3600 ish.
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    At Xmas we back to backers were given £30 each obc for taxis into Southampton. I chose to stay in cabin instead.
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    Holiday Inn cruise package is good value. Have used it over 50 times with no problems.
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    I did BtoB Xmas and NY on Arcadia. Embarkation between the two cruises was delayed for deep clean. I was asked to leave ship or stay in cabin while cleaning in process on Dec 29. However, Norovirus still caused problems on NY cruise.
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    Have to say the Xmas cruise on Arcadia was lovely and civilized (apart from the toilet problems, but that's Arcadia!). However, the 5 night New Year cruise was awful. Different demographic, ship packed with noisy drinkers, but never saw any trouble.
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    Andy Willard was the most engaging captain I have sailed with. Got involved in everything and his announcements were hilarious.
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    We had welcome aboard lunch and a Peninsular lunch at Xmas.
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    Huge queues for Freedom dining on last Xmas cruise. Started building up about 5.30 before MDR even open! Maybe people trying to get tables for two? Do not know as I was on fixed dining upstairs with no problems.
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    Porto Venere is lovely
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    Yes, a couple of things are standard on the menu every night (chicken and steak usually). Always been that way.
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    Did have problems on Britannia maiden (2015 I think). However, back on her again within months and have cruised on her seven times since. One of my favourites now. Point I was making is, do not take too much notice of bad press about maidens or let it put you off.
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    To be fair, most maidens are a disaster. I remember Britannia.
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    Yes, we had a nice peaceful evening last night. Departure delayed today due to deep clean following norovirus. All back to normal now and looking forward to Hamburg (hopefully)!
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    Similar problems on Iona a few weeks ago. Cheap cruises equals more trouble in my experience. No behaviour problems on Arcadia at present. Hope peace and goodwill to all continues over New Year!
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    And expensive!
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    Currently in Force 11 off Dover with weather deteriorating so Arcadia docking tonight (with assistance from tugs). Pretty lively out here.
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    All have been available on Arcadia this cruise.
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    Absolutely! We are the ones with the time and the money to keep the ships going!
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    I have this one too, currently, and it is larger, more comfortable and with better storage than Iona.
  24. Fionboard
    What a silly comment!
  25. Fionboard
    Tap water tastes better than the tins (as long as you chill it)!
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