jeanlyon Posted March 28, 2019 #26 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Yes that explains Azura very well. That's exactly how we felt, crowded. Never again. Let's hope they keep Aurora and Arcadia for a long time yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristaltips Posted March 28, 2019 #27 Share Posted March 28, 2019 We prefer the smaller ships but don’t have a problem with Azura and Ventura. The one that’s a real “no no” for us is Britannia. That one always feels frantically busy. Isn’t it strange how we all have different feelings about different ships!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted March 28, 2019 #28 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Not really! I know what I like. I like a ship to feel like a ship and not a floating hotel. when we tried Azura,. one of the many things we disliked was when walking through inside on the Prom Deck, you cannot see the sea, very strange angles with no windows. Also, the crowds waiting to get on and off the ship were just awful. Dancing was in the atrium right outside the library!! It's a while ago, so may have changed, but not for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristaltips Posted March 28, 2019 #29 Share Posted March 28, 2019 4 hours ago, jeanlyon said: Not really! I know what I like. I like a ship to feel like a ship and not a floating hotel. when we tried Azura,. one of the many things we disliked was when walking through inside on the Prom Deck, you cannot see the sea, very strange angles with no windows. Also, the crowds waiting to get on and off the ship were just awful. Dancing was in the atrium right outside the library!! It's a while ago, so may have changed, but not for us Exactly my point. We all know what we like but for varying reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted March 29, 2019 #30 Share Posted March 29, 2019 On 3/28/2019 at 11:16 AM, jeanlyon said: Not really! I know what I like. I like a ship to feel like a ship and not a floating hotel. when we tried Azura,. one of the many things we disliked was when walking through inside on the Prom Deck, you cannot see the sea, very strange angles with no windows. Also, the crowds waiting to get on and off the ship were just awful. Dancing was in the atrium right outside the library!! It's a while ago, so may have changed, but not for us. I think you will like Aurora Jean. Once the lovely Oriana has sadly left the fleet, Aurora will be my favourite but I will be quite happy to sail on Arcadia too. I waved a sad farewell to Oriana from the deck of Azura last Friday with a wee bit of dampness in my eye. My short cruise on Azura last weekend did nothing to improve my opinion of her but thankfully I was travelling with a group of friends so largely had a good time anyway. Azura has many fans but she is just not to my taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted March 29, 2019 #31 Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Hi Andrew, we have 2 booked on Aurora and 2 on Arcadia next year! Maybe you will be on one of them? With the lovely Shirley of course! xx Edited March 29, 2019 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted March 29, 2019 #32 Share Posted March 29, 2019 58 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Hi Andrew, we have 2 booked on Aurora and 2 on Arcadia next year! Maybe you will be on one of them? With the lovely Shirley of course! xx I'm booked on an 18-night Aurora cruise in October next year Jean. Hope that might be one of yours - unless your 2 Aurora cruises are both this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted March 29, 2019 #33 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Awww, both Auroras are this year. Arcadia next year x 2. What a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted March 29, 2019 #34 Share Posted March 29, 2019 That is a shame Jean. It would be lovely to cruise with the three of you again. Sadly, I am not convinced as to how long P&O will retain Aurora & Arcadia once the next new leviathan comes into service in 2022. Also, the way the current Management Team seem to disdain their Customers, I am not sure how long my loyalty to the company will last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted March 29, 2019 #35 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Hmmm, have to agree in a way. Fred O has become expensive. Might need to find a different holidaY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted March 30, 2019 #36 Share Posted March 30, 2019 15 hours ago, jeanlyon said: Hmmm, have to agree in a way. Fred O has become expensive. Might need to find a different holidaY. Maybe try a week on CMV Jean. I had a very enjoyable 11 nights to Iceland on Marco Polo last year. They are not up to the levels of P&O/Fred Olsen but you can get some great deals with them. It is a very laid-back traditional style of cruising. You would probably love Marco Polo, as she has the feel of a proper ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted March 30, 2019 #37 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Shirley hated the Marco Polo, so I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted March 31, 2019 #38 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Oh dear - sorry to hear that Jean. I must say, I would happily sail on her again - but then I quite like the old ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted April 3, 2019 #39 Share Posted April 3, 2019 We are on the first cruise next week after the refit. Had an email today to say that the work on the gym will not be finished and the gym will not open until 17th April. Does not worry me but some may not be happy. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted April 3, 2019 #40 Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, BrianI said: We are on the first cruise next week after the refit. Had an email today to say that the work on the gym will not be finished and the gym will not open until 17th April. Does not worry me but some may not be happy. Brian I hope that you don't get too disturbed by the continuing work Brian. Please let us know your thoughts on the refit, we are on Aurora in June. Many thanks Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted April 3, 2019 #41 Share Posted April 3, 2019 They must be fully re-fitting the gym area then. It doesn't seem to be changing location the spa is one deck up. From memory I think the sauna & steam room are also up in the spa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodia Posted April 4, 2019 #42 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Oooow, gym fanatic! Hope it's ready for May 13th; have to have my gym. Sorry, just addicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted April 4, 2019 #43 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Rather go for a walk in the fresh air myself! 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted April 5, 2019 #44 Share Posted April 5, 2019 14 hours ago, Clodia said: Oooow, gym fanatic! Hope it's ready for May 13th; have to have my gym. Sorry, just addicted. You can get help with addictions you know 😉 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted April 5, 2019 #45 Share Posted April 5, 2019 12 hours ago, jeanlyon said: Rather go for a walk in the fresh air myself! 😃 Me too Jean! Although I do swim three times a week - but that is as much about mobility as anything else as I know I am genetically pre-disposed to Arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted April 5, 2019 #46 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) I like to swim on holiday too. Also, I walk up a steep hill to do my Coastwatch volunterring which can't be bad. There's all these sweaty people in gyms puffing and blowing. YUK!! Edited April 5, 2019 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hols4 Posted April 5, 2019 #47 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hols4 My wife likes going to the gym on Aurora while I do 4 or 5 laps of the promenade deck,(3.2 laps is 1 mile).Only trouble is after a few laps I start daydreaming and forget how many laps I have done.Looking forward to our 4th cruise on Aurora our favourite ship end of May to the Med and the changes they have made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted April 5, 2019 #48 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Following up on the "new" TVs on Aurora's refit, this is the reply I received from P&O today, although I guess these will be the original TVs if the refit is the same as Ventura the new TVs on her were still the same small ones:- I can confirm that Sky Sports News is available for you inside your cabin, please advise that the channels are dependent on satellite signal and not every channel will be available at all times. The only information we currently have in regards to screen sizes for Aurora is: Suites - 22" and 19" Mini suites- 22" Deluxe Balcony - 22" All other cabins - 19" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted April 5, 2019 #49 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: Following up on the "new" TVs on Aurora's refit, this is the reply I received from P&O today, although I guess these will be the original TVs if the refit is the same as Ventura the new TVs on her were still the same small ones:- I can confirm that Sky Sports News is available for you inside your cabin, please advise that the channels are dependent on satellite signal and not every channel will be available at all times. The only information we currently have in regards to screen sizes for Aurora is: Suites - 22" and 19" Mini suites- 22" Deluxe Balcony - 22" All other cabins - 19" Anything will be an improvement John, the ones at the moment really are poor. Thanks for the info. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malc 1962 Posted April 7, 2019 #50 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Hi all, just had our cabin allocated for our May cruise. D208, one of the new ones on D deck, where the kids club was. Has anyone stayed in this or one of the other new cabins yet? Any photos or comments would be appreciated Regards Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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