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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By jocap
Ooops- there was something about passing on part...

Ooops- there was something about passing on part of a holiday today, on a BBC Holiday programme, but this was for a land-based holiday to the South of France. When the guests arrived, their original...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By jocap
NCL Jade was doing winter cruises from Barcelona,...

NCL Jade was doing winter cruises from Barcelona, round the W. Med via Rome, to Egypt and back via Malta. The passengers would get on at their port, and stay on board until the next circuit was done....
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By jocap
Yes, we sometimes book directly with the line...

Yes, we sometimes book directly with the line once we've checked what the TAs are offering- they might be giving free parking, or upgrading from an inside to a balcony, extra OBC etc.
If you're...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 1,923
Posted By jocap
Many people want a break in the sun, with sea and...

Many people want a break in the sun, with sea and sand, so a cruise to the Caribbean fulfills that want; OP, it's like you or me flying off to Spain or Turkey every year, to laze and swim for a...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By jocap
Only book with a firm which specialises in...

Only book with a firm which specialises in cruising. Some of the High Street TA shops have little expertise in cruising, although they'll sell you a cruise...:rolleyes: Look on the internet for...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 21st, 2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 919
Posted By jocap
In Europe, you're an adult at 18 years, so most...

In Europe, you're an adult at 18 years, so most of the European managed lines use that as their minimum age.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 19th, 2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 445
Posted By jocap
An NCL winter cruise we were on from Barcelona,...

An NCL winter cruise we were on from Barcelona, took on passengers in Rome, and I think they were doing the same in Malta.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 19th, 2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 463
Posted By jocap
We had a balcony on a winter Med cruise, and we...

We had a balcony on a winter Med cruise, and we used it very little, as it was so windy and chilly.
I'd go for an inside or sea view cabin, for Iceland, but I'd choose it very carefully so that...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 19th, 2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By jocap
No, I don't think it's a UK problem- never heard...

No, I don't think it's a UK problem- never heard of such.
In the recession, a very well-known Cruise TA firm, and another vast TA group were taken over....but the client is protected by ATOL and...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 18th, 2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 325
Posted By jocap
You could try looking up some of the very small...

You could try looking up some of the very small lines, such as Saga and Voyages of Discovery.....sometimes they roam about the world and may make a landfall in the States.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 18th, 2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,779
Posted By jocap
It depends where the ship is sailing.... ...

It depends where the ship is sailing....
Carnival decided to build ships of the "Grand" class for sister lines Princess and P&O, the first being Grand Princess.
For P&O, the first one was...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 18th, 2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By jocap
No, never heard of such a thing in the UK.....and...

No, never heard of such a thing in the UK.....and yes, we can book directly with the cruise line. We go with a TA because of various perks, but it's a well-known cruise TA.
It all sounds a bit...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 18th, 2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 755
Posted By jocap
:D :D :D Hope you have a wonderful first...

:D :D :D
Hope you have a wonderful first cruise....and 2nd, 3rd etc....:rolleyes:
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 16th, 2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,432
Posted By jocap
There was a teenage girl on one cruise, who...

There was a teenage girl on one cruise, who vomited in the night. Everyone thought she'd got Noro, but a nurse checked her over.....and discovered that a group of teens had dared each other to try...
Forum: UK Cruisers May 16th, 2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By jocap
Just once have I managed to push a £1 coin into a...

Just once have I managed to push a £1 coin into a porter's hand.....that was the time my suitcase arrived at the cabin with the handle broken off....
No, we usually go to the hole in the wall, if...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 16th, 2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By jocap
Lucy- once you're in your cabin, lock your...

Lucy- once you're in your cabin, lock your passport in the safe- you'll not need it unless you're visiting Croatia, Russia or Amsterdam, until you return to S'ton.
The cases will probably arrive...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 15th, 2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 684
Posted By jocap
OH is a roller coaster fanatic- but only gets...

OH is a roller coaster fanatic- but only gets queasy on roundabouts.
Like wise on board- no sign of sickness, but can become queasy in a gale, if the waves are hitting the side of the ship, not the...
Forum: First Time Cruisers May 15th, 2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 621
Posted By jocap
I have a large shoulder bag- like a sports bag,...

I have a large shoulder bag- like a sports bag, along with a small hand bag, and a bum bag with passport, tickets etc. Many people carry evening dress through in special carriers, too. At Ocean...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 14th, 2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,817
Posted By jocap
I've had a few "busy" crossings of the Bay of...

I've had a few "busy" crossings of the Bay of Biscay.....which I love....but the worst storm we encountered was Oct '09; going from Barcelona to Monaco, when we were caught up in an autumn storm from...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 12th, 2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 492
Posted By jocap
If your ship is staying in the Med for a season,...

If your ship is staying in the Med for a season, then the crew will be quite happy with €€€, as they can then spend it ashore.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 12th, 2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 314
Posted By jocap
A large scarf or sarong can work wonders....you...

A large scarf or sarong can work wonders....you can wrap yourself in it, and if you're wanting to visit a mosque- eg in Rhodes, or Turkey, it can be wrapped over your head.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 12th, 2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By jocap
The last time I was in Corfu on a cruise, I...

The last time I was in Corfu on a cruise, I noticed there was a car hire firm in the terminal building....and there was also one just across the road fron the entrance.. That entrance was also filled...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 11th, 2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,235
Posted By jocap
To the OP: All RCI ships sailing from the UK...

To the OP:
All RCI ships sailing from the UK have kettles in their cabins.
Celebrity Eclipse sailing from Southampton has; all P&O and all Fred Olsen do.
There are a few other lines, and some...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 11th, 2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,009
Posted By jocap
We have to have insurance for cruising from the...

We have to have insurance for cruising from the UK; it can increase for certain countries if you have an ailment eg: OH's diabetes 2 is more expensive if we add Turkey or North Africa to a Med...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 11th, 2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By jocap
I remember that Stephen Payne, marine architect...

I remember that Stephen Payne, marine architect of the QM2, which is the only liner afloat, said something like- when you design a liner, you design the ship then tell them what they can put inside...
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