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Have to say we will also think very carefully about whether we book another P&O cruise. Maybe to use up the FCC. Conveneiently discounted due to P&O very recently reducing our fare.

Want to board with your travelling companion(s)?

Well the figure for FCC she gave me was based on the newly discounted price. There again offereing refunds to fully paid cruisers is also not usual P&O policy. Have to say I'm thinking a bit of sharp practice.

Just been told by agent 10% of recently discounted price. Also could have started my annual insurance policy later - another hidden cost.

A massive 10% FCC. Based on what. The price we originally paid or the newly discounted fare although we are still waiting for that credit.

Re lunch - not really viable from Birmingham. Plus of course only 10%fcc. Will that be on original price or newly discounted price. Slap in the face - not that easy to rearrange work schedules. P&O not covering themselves in glory. Of course others may have pre booked expenses. Yes there is insurance but most policies have an excess. At least I booked a hotel with option to cancel.

and now Maiden 09 December 2022 cancelled!

I don't know it just appeals to at least try one!

As far as I know this is just for the maiden. However, I do agree with you. Many say once booked you shouldn't check price. It certainly doesn't encourage early bookers and those loyal to the brand. A boost to OBC or special offers on board would not go amiss - speciality dining/drinks packge for those subsidising the cut price travellers.

Although if the ship isn't complete you should get a refund! Maybe they'll do what they are doing with the maiden and give refunds to those who have paid significantly over the odds I understand the maiden not appealing as much as the second sailing as that is Christmas/New Year. We are on both the Maiden and the T/A so should see you on board. Home for 2 weeks in between. However, not had our revised invoice yet nor refund for the maiden. I will contact agent next week.

To avoid confusion regarding fares on other sailings in this instance I was referring to the maiden cruise.

Maybe search in icognito or private mode before booking. Most browsers have that ability.

majortom10 were you checking against P&O site or the offers as per agents emails?

on the email i received from a well known uk cruise company balconies were discounted £1,300 and seaview £1,000. Not had my revised invoice yet. A balcony for £83.21 pppn can't be bad.

Wonder if we will be issued with a paint brush and roller when we board to finish painting it!

There are huge discounts available on Arvia Maiden voyage 09 Dec 2022. Geoffrey

I wish you good luck and hope your husband recovers as quickly as possible. Good luch with your claim.

Would that be £199 for PE and £50 for regional supplement. My other half thinks the same!

Dave and I'm sure the stress of waiting will do you the power of good!! Hope things sort out. Geoffrey

I'll have a look on YouTube. When I had a quick look on one of the flight tracker sites they currently seem to be using 787s. Appreciate your advice. Although not particularly tall we have booked for Premium Economy as DW does suffer with leg muscle pain when travelling long distances, even in the car. We have flown TUI Dreamliner back from Barbados to Brum on a different line.

Another line has a resident band called Pulse. Which somehow seems to have different members on different ships.

Brummijam (we're probably not far from each other). Wishing your other half a speedy trouble free recovery. We have paid for a 'day' cabin with other lines but this is our first time on a totally flight/cruise linked package. We are due to disembark in Port Lauderdale and fly from Melbourne to Birmingham which I assume will be an evening flight.

What about use of your cabin? Do you keep it until you dismbark?

Interesting analogy. What's the food and entertainment like on your local bus?. I don't know if it's the same on Marella but other cruise lines have their own 'bands' but the personnel differ so there could be different versions of the Four Tunes.

Do Marella provide shuttle buses in port and if so is there a charge for them?