Spirit V's Majesty

[Jim The Scot]

But OV2 made up for it. It may have been because the ship was going to Singapore for a refit and rebranding before going on to Australia but the crew were fabulous and the ship was spotless. Entertainment wasn't as good (too used to Thomson) but others enjoyed it. Pricewise it was only a few pounds more than we paid for the TA in April which was 6 days less.

 

Hi Jan

 

 

We did Heraklion, then Dubrovnik, Venice, Korcula, Corfu, Zakynthos, Heraklion on OV2

 

We loved OV2 as she was our introduction to cruising many years ago with an initial one week cruise.Cruised a further 3 times after that on the bounce.The crew were always fabulous and ship was always spotless.Lovely cabins and excellent food.Looking back after cruising with Thomson agree that the entertainment wasn,t as good though

Edited July 7, 2014 by Jim The Scot

[skioncruises]

Hi Jan

 

 

We did Heraklion, then Dubrovnik, Venice, Korcula, Corfu, Zakynthos, Heraklion on OV2

 

We loved OV2 as she was our introduction to cruising many years ago with an initial one week cruise.Cruised a further 3 times after that on the bounce.The crew were always fabulous and ship was always spotless.Lovely cabins and excellent food.Looking back after cruising with Thomson agree that the entertainment wasn,t as good though

 

Hi Jim

 

That week was the final week of the summer season before OV2 started the repositioning.

 

First time we went on OV was the first year of her sailing and was advertised as "cruises for people who don't do cruises". Being linked to P & O we thought it would be fine so gave it a try. It was definitely a culture shock. The ship itself was great but everything else let it down badly, ie. dirty bedding, food left in fridge, dirty public areas, poor service, bar/waiter service virtually non-existent, entertainment not a patch on what we were used to with Thomson. We said "never again" but got enticed to do a TA and found it had improved slightly.

 

However, OV2 was a different kettle of fish. It was probably because half the crew were going home from Singapore and the rest were staying with the ship and continuing with their contracts to Australia and once they got there. :)

[Sheila49]

We also did that itinerary in June 2009 on OV2 for our first cruise and we loved it. Hubby had not been keen to cruise and took a bit of persuasion but even he loved it and was hooked! The entertainment was different in that there were some (very good) tribute acts and more comedy. Cabins were lovely and as there were lots of balconies they were only about £100 extra. Both restaurants were buffet but food was very good.

Edited July 7, 2014 by Sheila49

[CRUISIN LINDA]

Yes the cabins were good and the food was excellent. Not sure why, but we didn't really like it. Very casual (well they did advertise it as such) but, I know this will sound snobby, but it was like Butlins on Sea :o:rolleyes:

 

"Ducks down to avoid the flack" :D :D

[Jim The Scot]

Hi Jim

 

That week was the final week of the summer season before OV2 started the repositioning.

 

First time we went on OV was the first year of her sailing and was advertised as "cruises for people who don't do cruises". Being linked to P & O we thought it would be fine so gave it a try. It was definitely a culture shock. The ship itself was great but everything else let it down badly, ie. dirty bedding, food left in fridge, dirty public areas, poor service, bar/waiter service virtually non-existent, entertainment not a patch on what we were used to with Thomson. We said "never again" but got enticed to do a TA and found it had improved slightly.

 

However, OV2 was a different kettle of fish. It was probably because half the crew were going home from Singapore and the rest were staying with the ship and continuing with their contracts to Australia and once they got there. :)

 

Jan,having not cruised before it was the "cruise for people who dont do cruising " which attracted us to OV

 

Mmm Jan,we may well have been on the same cruise,Mrs JTS has a better memory for dates than me so would probably know.We did the Heraklion Intinerary(two weeker) in 2009 as part of our silver wedding.When went to TA to book for the following year it was then we found out she was offski to Australia.We thought that would be it for our cruising days as didn`t fancy the posher ships until we tried Thomson,rest is history.

 

Cant comment on OV as we only cruised on OV2 the first one 2007 and our first cruise was every bit as good as our last with regards to staff,food,cabins etc.We had nothing to compare against of course at that time

 

 

 

 

We also did that itinerary in June 2009 on OV2 for our first cruise and we loved it. Hubby had not been keen to cruise and took a bit of persuasion but even he loved it and was hooked! The entertainment was different in that there were some (very good) tribute acts and more comedy. Cabins were lovely and as there were lots of balconies they were only about £100 extra. Both restaurants were buffet but food was very good.

 

Sheila,possibly the same cruise :D.Now that you mention it,do remember some really good tribute acts and good comedians and as you say food was very good .Your right regards cabins with balconies.We had one(great)and it was around £100 extra just

 

Linda,

 

Snob ;)

 

Yes it was casual but as you say was advertised as such bu certainly a lot more casual than Thomsons.Butlins On Sea?Dont think I`d go that far,never saw anyone with a Rab C vest ,knotted hanky on their head or the likes

[Sheila49]

There was a girl who did an excellent Annie Lennox tribute act and one of the entertainments staff did Robbie Williams if I remember correctly.

 

Never saw anyone in a vest but I think Linda did!:D

[Jim The Scot]

Remember the Annie Lennox tribute and the Robbie Williams(excellent)one but thought it was an outside act that did him

[skioncruises]

Jan,having not cruised before it was the "cruise for people who dont do cruising " which attracted us to OV

 

Mmm Jan,we may well have been on the same cruise,Mrs JTS has a better memory for dates than me so would probably know.We did the Heraklion Intinerary(two weeker) in 2009 as part of our silver wedding.When went to TA to book for the following year it was then we found out she was offski to Australia.We thought that would be it for our cruising days as didn`t fancy the posher ships until we tried Thomson,rest is history.

 

Cant comment on OV as we only cruised on OV2 the first one 2007 and our first cruise was every bit as good as our last with regards to staff,food,cabins etc.We had nothing to compare against of course at that time.

 

Hi Jim

 

Having cruised with Thomson since 1989 (before they had their own ships) we thought we would give OV a try as the itinerary for the Med (14 nights) in August 2003 was slightly different. Were also curious about their sales slogan. Having said previously, the ship was great but the rest made us say never again. However we did go on OV again for TA crossing (21 nights) in April 2006.

 

The OV2 repositioning cruise took in the last week of the summer season and was from 15 October to 16 November 2009.:)

[Sheila49]

Remember the Annie Lennox tribute and the Robbie Williams(excellent)one but thought it was an outside act that did him

 

It could easily have been Jim. My memory's never been good and deteriorating fast!:confused:

[Jim The Scot]

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Hi Jim

 

Having cruised with Thomson since 1989 (before they had their own ships) we thought we would give OV a try as the itinerary for the Med (14 nights) in August 2003 was slightly different. Were also curious about their sales slogan. Having said previously, the ship was great but the rest made us say never again. However we did go on OV again for TA crossing (21 nights) in April 2006.

 

The OV2 repositioning cruise took in the last week of the summer season and was from 15 October to 16 November 2009.:)

 

Not the same cruise then Jan...Mrs JTS has reliably informed OV2 Heraklion itinerary was August 2009

[Jim The Scot]

It could easily have been Jim. My memory's never been good and deteriorating fast!:confused:

 

Ditto so you could be right or I could be right :D