on board charges for the first time cruiser

[king-queen-suited]

Hi

 

My self husband and two children are booked on the Orieana for the med - aug sailing.

 

We ve not sailed before and are looking forward to two weeks of pampering however - at what additional cost?

 

We d like a couple of adult only evenings - what is the baby sitting service cost?

 

Our son is very sociable and would love the kids club - what is the cost of this?

 

What are the cost of drinks ? Wine, beer, soft etc ?

 

Has anyone booked into the beauty parlour - are they standard prices or quite expensive?

 

Any feedback would be great to help us budget etc

 

Thanks

[BrianI]

Hi

 

My self husband and two children are booked on the Orieana for the med - aug sailing.

 

We ve not sailed before and are looking forward to two weeks of pampering however - at what additional cost?

 

In theory it is possible to cruise without spending anything, except tips. Most things are included such as food (available 24 hours) and entertainment. The following items are not included in your fare (taken from P&O website)

- Travel Insurance.

- Travel to and from Southampton or the airport.

- Optional shore excursions at your ports of call.

- Coffee and drinks in the bars, all drinks and wines in the restaurant and in your stateroom.

- Cigarettes and tobacco though it’s worth remembering that these are at lower prices than at an equivalent standard hotel ashore.

- Dinner at the Select Dining venues is by reservation and a Select Dining charge will apply in the evening and at lunchtime in the Orchid Restaurant and Arcadian Rhodes on Arcadia, in The White Room, East and Ramblas on Ventura and at Oriana Rhodes.

- Balcony Dining on all ships.

- Tips at the end of your cruise.

- Any optional purchases made at the various outlets on board i.e. the ship’s shops, photo gallery, art auctions etc.

- Hairdressing, beauty and spa treatments on all ships.

- Kinesis gym and hydro pool on Arcadia and thermal suites on Arcadia and Ventura.

- Selected fitness classes and services.

- Telephone calls, faxes, Internet access (where applicable) and e-mails from the cyb@study.

- Laundry Service: though there are free launderettes available for your use on board.

- Room Service

A complimentary standard 24 hour room service menu is available. Charges apply to some premium items.

- All costs for medicines & treatment in the ships Medical Centre though you will find that these costs will generally be reimbursable under your holiday insurance subject to validity of cover and any excess.

- Any scheduled flight upgrades.

- Airport hotels for fly cruise holidays are offered at a special rate.

- Any vaccination or visa costs.

- Optional entertainment facilities including handicraft materials, bingo, golf simulator, souvenir programmes and computer services.

 

 

This what is included.......

Stateroom accommodation on board your ship, with facilities as per grade booked.

 

Meals on board as follows:

 

- Early morning fruit juice, tea or coffee plus continental breakfast in your stateroom

- Light or buffet-style breakfast from a choice of different venues or a full English breakfast in the restaurants

- Mid morning coffee

- Mid morning ice cream

- Buffet-style lunch or three course lunch in the restaurants or on some days a barbecue or speciality buffet

- Snacks throughout the day from any of the Select Dining venues

- Afternoon tea with sandwiches and delicious freshly-baked cakes

- A six course dinner in the restaurant.

 

Daytime activities:

 

- The ship’s newspaper, detailing the full day’s programme of entertainment and events.

- Sun loungers on deck for sunbathing and relaxing.

- Fresh towels supplied for sunbathing and drying off after swimming.

- The use of swimming pools, whirlpool spas, gymnasium, golf driving nets, table tennis, shuffleboard, short tennis, deck football and cricket

- Card games, chess, scrabble, backgammon and Trivial Pursuit.

- Interest talks on most cruises with help and advice from our specialist lecturers. They vary from painting to beauty demonstrations and a chance to improve your dancing.

- A library stocked with mysteries, histories, romances plus guides to some of the places you’ll be visiting.

 

All evening entertainment:

 

- Captain’s Reception - a glittering occasion and an opportunity for you to meet the Captain and his officers. Naturally the drinks are on us during the Captain’s Reception!

- Lavishly staged show spectaculars. There will be compilations of West End and Broadway shows and tributes to well known stars.

- Cabarets with singers, comedians and speciality acts.

- Classical recitals and concerts on most cruises.

- A cinema on Artemis, Aurora and Oriana showing feature films including recent releases.

- Quizzes and panel games - just a bit of a challenge with a prize for the best team effort.

- Dance music with live bands, playing a wide range of music from the 40’s to the present day, and disco.

- Special theme evenings selected from Tropical, 60s & 70s and Black & White Ball theme.

 

The Reef - our children and teenagers’ programme on board Aurora, Oceana, Oriana and Ventura:

 

- A Junior Club for 2 - 4 year olds & 5 - 8 year olds, staffed by our qualified Reef Rangers, with an extensive programme of play, sport and entertainment.

- For teens (9-12 years) and teenagers (13-17 years) a full programme of activities including quizzes, sports, pool games, competitions and discos.

- Special children’s tea.

- Captain’s ‘Coketail’ Party - a chance to meet the Captain and the drinks are on us!

- A night nursery for children up to 5 years (See ‘Families’)

 

All UK and overseas port taxes.

 

UK Air Passenger Duty on fly-cruise holidays.

 

Flights from/to the UK for all fly cruise holidays.

 

Coach transfers to/from the overseas port/airport for all fly cruise holidays, if taking flights on the dates shown in each itinerary.

 

Going Ashore: Ship-to-shore tenders for when you anchor off-shore.

- Port guides with details on the history and culture, places of interest, restaurants, transport and shopping details, plus a few words of the local language and a map

- Illustrated talks by experts on your ports

- Facilities for changing your money into local currency for most of the ports of call our ships visit, subject to on board exchange rates (buy/sell).

 

 

Hope that helps

Brian

[king-queen-suited]

Thanks Brian all fantastic - i was just looking for some ball park figures like cost per hour of the kids club / baby sitting. One thread I read said a beer was $6-7 that sort of thing

 

Regards:)

[BrianI]

Thanks Brian all fantastic - i was just looking for some ball park figures like cost per hour of the kids club / baby sitting. One thread I read said a beer was $6-7 that sort of thing

 

Regards:)

The kids club is included in your fare, i.e. no charge. Drinks are around UK pub prices, if not cheaper. Pint of beer around £2.40, can around £1.90, glass of wine about £2.75, not expensive

Brian

[CASPALL]

I've never seen mid morning ice cream included in price.

Caryl

[BrianI]

I've never seen mid morning ice cream included in price.

Caryl

Thats what it currently says on the P&O website. I remember it on one cruise but it was only for about half an hour and not widely advertised. Think it was around 11am

Brian

[LibraLass41]

Full body Massage £60 50 Mins - (2007)

Balancing Facial £60 (60 mins)

FULL SET of nail extensions £45

refills and overlays £25

self tan full body £40

shampoo and blowdry/set £20

highlights cap £35

foil £55 full head

Mens clipper cut £10

mens resyle £20

Perm for ladies £55

 

Pilates class 45 mins £5

yoga course of 4 classes £15

fit ball 3omin class £5

 

all at 2007 so add a bit, but comparable to salon prices on land don'tyou think? Beware of hard sell for their products after a facial....

[LibraLass41]

DRINKS PRICE LIST MAY 2008 (Arcadia)

Sailaway Champagne £2.70 a glass

Pimms No1 £2.95

Champagne Cocktail £5.10

Single Gordons Gin £2.10

Sm Tonic Tin ``` £0.75

Sm can Lemonade £0.75

Cocktail of the day £2.50

Non Alc. Cocktail of day £1.70

Glass House White £2.65 175ml

Glass House White £3.65 250 ml

Glass Red Wine £2.80

Glass Chard. Neales £4.60 175ml

Pina Colada £3.95

 

Stella ½ pint £1.35

Stella pint £2.60

Bottle Grolsch £2.35

Budweiser £2.35

Magners Cider £3.45

Speckled Hen £2.40

Can Boddingtons £2.10

Bottle Pinot Grigio £13.50

Bottle Chardonney £16.50

 

Cappuccino £1.50 (café Vivo - Arcadia - free danishes/sweets with coffees -just ask)

Filter Coffee £1.00

[king-queen-suited]

Thanks everybody - thats great. Really put my mind at rest - can't wait now !!!!:)