kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Well I am currently at Cork Airport ready to board, heading to Stansted Airport then a long bus ride to Southampton ready to Board the Ventura 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I am going to do a trip report. Admittedly I haven't been that successful in the past, but we shall see how I do this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 28, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Have a safe journey Kerry. Looking forward to reading your blog. Despite us being onboard as well, it is interesting to see other passengers opinions. If we don't get to say hello, have a fantastic cruise. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Thanks Andy, I like to read the blogs of passagers before I go on a cruise, so try to return the favour. Except I am not a very consistent blogger 😉 Not a great start as my flight has been delayed. Luckily I have booked my bus to Southampton for the afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DamianG Posted December 28, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Wishing you good luck with your journey to embarkation today Kerry (same to you Andy with the traffic and roadworks 😀). I'm really looking forward to the updates. Best wishes to all for a great cruise. Damian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 28, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, DamianG said: Wishing you good luck with your journey to embarkation today Kerry (same to you Andy with the traffic and roadworks 😀). I'm really looking forward to the updates. Best wishes to all for a great cruise. Damian Don't worry about my journey Damian, I could walk there in 20 minutes... 😊 Traffic is heavy but moving today, so hopefully Kerry will be fine. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 28, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2019 52 minutes ago, kerryincork said: Thanks Andy, I like to read the blogs of passagers before I go on a cruise, so try to return the favour. Except I am not a very consistent blogger 😉 Not a great start as my flight has been delayed. Luckily I have booked my bus to Southampton for the afternoon. I chip in with the odd update but am useless at giving a consistent summary, so thank you for taking the time out to keep us informed. Hope your delay is not too long. Happy travels, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted December 28, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Happy tavels both and have a great cruise. Really looking forward to following your adventures ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemorton Posted December 28, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Wow! Is that Cork airport, looks amazing. Dont forget to give us an update on the check-in changes please Andy. Were you selected for prior check-in too Kerry? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted December 28, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Have a great cruise, looking forward to both of your updates 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 28, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2019 3 hours ago, kerryincork said: Well I am currently at Cork Airport ready to board, heading to Stansted Airport then a long bus ride to Southampton ready to Board the Ventura Our daughter is doing the opposite trip to you Kerry. She is spending New Year in Cork but has just landed in Dublin, flying from Bournemouth. She is doing a bit of an Irish tour. So if the cat needs feeding or anything... 😊 Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #12 Share Posted December 28, 2019 No priority boarding for me 😢 But I did notice in Stansted Airport that they have a luggage storage place between Burgar King and Costa's. I thought this might be useful information. currently travelling through London heading to Victoria Station to catch my bus to Southampton 😊🚍 Thanks for the kind wishes I will let you know how I am getting on. I didn't bother with the WiFi packages so will update on the days we are in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: Our daughter is doing the opposite trip to you Kerry. She is spending New Year in Cork but has just landed in Dublin, flying from Bournemouth. She is doing a bit of an Irish tour. So if the cat needs feeding or anything... 😊 Andy I am owned by a cat, she has other minions to do her bidding, so will survive the week I am away. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Very overcast today as I travel through London 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 28, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, kerryincork said: Very overcast today as I travel through London Has been OK down here today, a bit grey but the odd splash of sunshine. At least its dry. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaM Posted December 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Hello! We are going to Ventura tomorrow from London. Do you know what time Ventura is departing Southampton? The boarding time for me is 15-30, but I see in cruise mapper.com that the ship is going way at 16-30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 28, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Sorry not sure. We tend to arrive a bit earlier than what it says on the boarding pass. I have found them to be pretty efficient and have everyone on before the official time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 29, 2019 #18 Share Posted December 29, 2019 9 hours ago, GalaM said: Hello! We are going to Ventura tomorrow from London. Do you know what time Ventura is departing Southampton? The boarding time for me is 15-30, but I see in cruise mapper.com that the ship is going way at 16-30. 4.30 is the official sailing time. Arrive early, they will get you on as quickly as possible with no negativity. The port staff like to get everyone on before the coaches arrive. The only slight downside is your cabin may not be ready so keep hand luggage to a minimum and enjoy the rest of the ship. Have a great time, see you onboard. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaM Posted December 29, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Thank you very much! See you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 29, 2019 Author #20 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Sorry not sure. We tend to arrive a bit earlier than what it says on the boarding pass. I have found them to be pretty efficient and have everyone on before the official time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 29, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Well embarkation morning I'd here😊 We stayed in Jury's Inn. The beds were comfortable and the shower was good. I would recommend it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 29, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Just now, kerryincork said: Well embarkation morning I'd here😊 We stayed in Jury's Inn. The beds were comfortable and the shower was good. I would recommend it. Nice Hotel, not one that usually gets mentioned for pre cruise stays. Sitting here all packed waiting for our lift down. Very excited. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 29, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Are here with our boarding card. The online check-in queue is practically empty. That empty queue is for online check-in. The full one further down is ordinary check-in 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted December 29, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, kerryincork said: Are here with our boarding card. The online check-in queue is practically empty. That empty queue is for online check-in. The full one further down is ordinary check-in 😁 We need to get there quick... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryincork Posted December 29, 2019 Author #25 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The Christmas decorations are lovely, very festive😊🎄🎄 On board and getting our first drink. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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