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Pre registered for that one this morning, not easy from Fuerteventura. Couldn't resist as it'll be a one time experience.

Finally got an email from them and changed excursions.

Still not received any communication from P and O.

Were yhou notified of this? I'm on that cruise and no one has contacted me.

I have a severe allergy to the tomato sauce in which baked beans are cooked, I always see the Head Waiter on day 1 and they provide me with a table to myself at breakfast, because the sight and smell of baked beans makes me ill as well as eating them so I cannot share a table as if someone orders beans I have to leave. They have always been very accommodating.

I've usually managed to catch a 9-10 o clock train after self disembarking, with a wait of no more then 10 minutes for a taxi.

Another change in the menus is the number of vegetarian and vegan choices which drastically reduces the meat and fish options. As more than 80% of people eat meat and fish this seems unbalanced to me. They shoould offer a separate vegetarian and vegan menu.

I have very long thick hair and found the Iona hairdryers fine unlike those on some ships. Sindhu you can book in advance, cost £10 and you just pay anything in excess of that on the night. Olive Grove book as soon as you board or you won't get in. I found Chef's table underwhelming. Epicurean well worth booking in advance. Excursions to Briksdal Glacier, Flaam railway and Loen Skylift are all worth doing.

Just catching up with your blog as I've been away for a week with poor WiFi. As many others have said, it's been a joy to read, completely honest and very engaging. The longest cruise I've ever done is 21 days, I have another 21 on Britannia in May, but as I've booked the world cruise on Arcadia for 2026, your excellent blog has given me a good idea of what to expect. I like sea days so it's just as well as the world cruise has only a couple more ports than you had and lots of sea days, so it's particularly good to know that P and O provides well for sea days on longer cruises. Thank you for such an entertaining and well written blog. Don't know what I'm going to read when I've finished the paper now!

Of course. If the deck bars are busy I get a drink and have it on my balcony.

There is only a limited range of cocktails on the classic drinks package. To get more you have to book the deluxe, which is good value if you want premium cocktails and spirits, double measures and large glasses of wine. I think fresh orange is included; I certainly had it on the deluxe package last time, but unsure about lime.

Thanks for that; I love Jam Shed and will try my local Home Bargains: big store so likely to stock a variety. Selbourne, I continue to enjoy your blog immensely. You've got me thinking that I'll buy a drinks package in advance for my November cruise on Aurora and spend my OBC in the Glass House on food!

Most toilets in Scandanavian countries are card only or card option. Only once have I had to go behind a bush because they were cash only and I had no coins. Even if you get currency it'll be in notes so doesn't solve that problem.

Wow! Loved your account of the transit. Can't wait now to do the full version in 2026 on the world cruise. Especially as it looks as if Suez may be impossible

Pleased to read these posts as I'm doing 3 weeks on her in May a 14 and a 7 nighters, all to Scandinavia and the Baltic.