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I commented on FB Messenger how good the Ents Manager was and they came back almost immediately saying they would pass it on and ensure he got recognition. So Arcadia next in October. Will see how it compares 🙂

Yes, maybe you're right.

Just awful. Hear it a lot on P&O, but not on Fred. As another comment. We went to all the shows and not a single one was too loud, whereas on P&O they are absolutely deafening. Interesting!

Absolutely stunning scenery at the Crater Lakes and other places. Similar in Madeira.

Just back from Bolette and really did have a good time. The ship is very nice with lots of good bars. The food was definitely better than P&O, far more choice. We also ate in Colours one evening and that was very good too. We had 2 Captains party with lots of drinks and lovely canapes. The theatre company was very good and the Ents Manager was very professional and excellent. None of the "Are we all having a lovely time" stuff that you hear these days. We did 2 private excursions, one in the Azores and one in Madeira and I would definitely recommend both. No coaches for us. We had a private vehicle and super driver on both islands.

Hi, we have been staying at the Elizabeth House, but they don't do dinner on Sundays. Anybody got anywhere else to the West or Southampton that they like - just for the night?

The food on here has been really good and varied. I couldn't believe the boring choices on Aurora last October. Roast, roast and more roast. Certainly no rack of lamb, and definitely no fish like halibut and tiger prawns.

Only smelled smoke once on stern of deck 8 outside.

The best food we've had on a cruise in a long while. Halibut, prawns, rack of lamb etc

We are in an inside cabin. Paid about £150 pppn for a grade one up from the basic. 13 night cruise. Yes more than we usually pay but did get 400 obc. Still on board and Azores tomorrow

On board Bolette at the moment and enjoying the ship. For those interested the following are the differences I notice Evening turn down Captains drinks party with canapes Nibbles with drinks Very much better menu much more varied and many more Always Available We have OBC but still get our discount as well We have 2 more booked with P&O but this is definitely better quality.

Agree this is not the Med, but weather on the Atlantic could be wonderful, or not!

Quite honestly, all those ports are perfectly easy to DIY. Just do some planning on Google.

I have never had to queue for a drink, but then I only sail on Aurora or Arcadia. Waiters around both inside and out on deck! As for veggie bashing, I quite like veggie dishes normally but not the ones on P&O. I just wish there was more variety in the food. Roast, roast, roast and veggie.

We booked on board for this coming October. An inside cabin and got £520 OBC and free parking. The offer now is £140 OBC OR parking.