Entry fee to some shows?

[Over from NZ]

On a FB page for P&O.. somebody was saying that for some shows onboard now.. there's a cover charge? Seriously?! We haven't cruised with P&O for a while but have one this year. Could be our last if that's the case. 

[By The Bay]

Not the main shows in the main theatre, just the adult ones at the rear smaller one. 

[dazadelaide]

Just back from a 14 night cruise on the Explorer and the entertainment was fantastic.

Every night there is a show in the marquee some were so good we went twice on the same night to see the same show. 

The 3 shows by the main troupe ( lets misbehave, 7 and rock anthems ) were all some of the best shows we have seen anywhere (land or sea)

All were included in price of the cruise and no cover charge.

Add to that, every bar from 5.30 til 11 has a muso or band playing for free.

There is 1 show in the black circus theatre that has a $20 cover charge but we didn't even consider watching it for 2 reasons. we are not interested in seeing a semi risque show and when there is so much more great entertainment all over the ship just couldn't see any value in it.

Why if having the choice of enjoying all that entertainment and the fact P&O have 1 cover charge show would stop you from cruising with them seriously ?

We have another cruise with P&O in 2 months time this time on the Adventure and we can't wait to see what the entertainment will be like on her.

Daz

[ceeceeDee]

We're off on Encounter soon. We have always had absolutely no complaints about the shows and entertainment on P&O. There is definitely not a shortage of included-in-fare entertainment. We haven't decided about the Black Circus yet. If we do decide to go it actually won't cost us anything as we will use the on board credit we were given when we booked the cruise. Don't write P&O off over one cover charge show. If you prefer not to pay for entertainment, as Daz says, there are plenty of free options available.

[Over from NZ]

21 hours ago, ceeceeDee said:

We're off on Encounter soon. We have always had absolutely no complaints about the shows and entertainment on P&O. There is definitely not a shortage of included-in-fare entertainment. We haven't decided about the Black Circus yet. If we do decide to go it actually won't cost us anything as we will use the on board credit we were given when we booked the cruise. Don't write P&O off over one cover charge show. If you prefer not to pay for entertainment, as Daz says, there are plenty of free options available.

It's a slippery slope. One of the benefits of cruising was the all inclusive nature of the fare. The more these lines nickel and dime us.. the more it's meh.. there's other ways to spend our leisure dollar or travel. 

[dazadelaide]

We watch a lot of cruising videos on youtube and there is a lot of upcharging going on in cruising.

Most lines are now charging for things that used to be included, especially the mass market lines.

We like cruising but we still do a number of land holidays as well and enjoy them both for different reasons.

Land tours are still much more expensive in my opinion but I do enjoy them more.

It comes down to what we want from a holiday.

If we want a relaxing break we go on a cruise. 

If we want to dive deeper into an area and see the culture and history we take a land tour.

For a 10 day cruise on P&O we are taking next month with flights to and from Sydney our budget is $4000.

Our last land tour of 8 nights in Kuala Lumpur cost over $6000.

So both have their pro's and cons, but because the cruiseline wants to charge for one show that we don't want to see anyway will not dampen my view.

Anyway enjoy your holiday however you wish to spend it just don't give up on cruising just yet.

Daz

 

[Zetta83]

There is no charges for any shows in the Marquee. There is a cover charge show called Blanc de Blanc? 

Edited April 14, 2023 by Zetta83