CruisingConnor Posted June 2 #1 Share Posted June 2 Hi all Several years ago (well before Covid) I did a paid-for behind the scenes tour that included a bridge visit. At the time it was advertised in Horizon. Are these still available? I haven't seen them advertised but thought maybe you have to ask at reception on embarkation day? Thanks, Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset cruise fan Posted June 2 #2 Share Posted June 2 We had one of these booked on Aurora in November and it was advertised in Horizon. Unfortunately it was cancelled due to the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halpincat Posted June 2 #3 Share Posted June 2 I did this tour in February on Ventura. We did go to the Bridge (photographer took a group photo plus individual shots with the Captain). We also visited the stage area and the Headliners changing room, the mooring deck, Emergency Response Room, Engine Control Room, food storage areas and one of the galleys. Appropriate staff explained their area and answered any questions. We finished with snacks and a glass of bubbly in Sindhu. I asked at Reception on the evening I boarded and was directed to the Tours Desk. Cost was £75 and worth every penny! Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare P&O SUE Posted June 2 #4 Share Posted June 2 I’m on Britannia soon and it was on ‘My P&O’ but said ‘enquire on board’ so I’m going to ask, never been on one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted June 2 #5 Share Posted June 2 It's bookable on Arvia .Think it was £75 pp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionboard Posted June 2 #6 Share Posted June 2 When I started cruising, on Celebrity, all these tours around the ship were free, as were a lot of things you pay for now. It is called "adding value"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted June 2 #7 Share Posted June 2 Yes they were on Britannia when we were on board. The only reason we didn't do it was because we had done one in 2015 when she was new. We've done them on Oceana, Britannia and Ventura and find them to be excellent value - though the Captain makes a difference to the overall experience. On Oceana and Britannia both Captains were amazing (Willard and Brown) while the one on Ventura couldn't have been bothered with us. (I can't even remember his name ..) We were told on CC to go to Reception as soon as you board and ask if you can put your name down as sometimes they fill up even before being advertised. Enjoy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh1809 Posted June 4 #8 Share Posted June 4 (edited) On 6/2/2024 at 1:14 PM, halpincat said: I did this tour in February on Ventura. We did go to the Bridge (photographer took a group photo plus individual shots with the Captain). We also visited the stage area and the Headliners changing room, the mooring deck, Emergency Response Room, Engine Control Room, food storage areas and one of the galleys. Appropriate staff explained their area and answered any questions. We finished with snacks and a glass of bubbly in Sindhu. I asked at Reception on the evening I boarded and was directed to the Tours Desk. Cost was £75 and worth every penny! Pat It was the same on the Aurora cruise that I'm just back from, except that there was no photographer and the snacks and bubbly were in the Uganda Room. I didn't need to ask about it at Reception, as it was advertised in Horizon. When the first tour was fully subscribed, they laid on a second one. At the end of the tour we were each given a commemorative apron, lanyard and a photo stick. I'd recommend wearing a woolly, as it's jolly cold in the refrigerated meat storage areas! (Though you don't stay there long.) Edited June 4 by jh1809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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