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On the other side, there's a photo of them re-upholstering chairs in the dining room.

I would say after your meal as it depends on what you eat.

I just use a couple of those punched pocket folders, easy to fold as per the directions. I thought that is was 11pm, but wasn't certain.

Maybe worth a try, though one of them is usually a camera bag with lots of tech stuff in. The other bags would be ok. We went back one time as I had left the letter re disembarkation and all the doors were propped open and the letter was in the rubbish. Though we did manage to get it back.

Most of your luggage has to be put out before dinner (that's tea time to us northerners lol). You can put one case out later on but I think it has a cut off time. So you will need a bag for your night clothes and toiletries to go in for the morning. Oh and don't forget to keep some clothes out for your travel home. I have heard of people forgetting to do so. Also when you go for breakfast you will need to take the rest of your belongings with you. Any bits and bobs left will be put in the rubbish bag.

We have usually had a disembarkation time of around 8:30 (happyv might have more idea as been more recent). You have to meet in one of the venues (theatre/dining room, you will be left a letter in your cabin the evening before) and the crew allow people off when it's okay. You then have to find your luggage in a massive shed. They are usually in deck order, so you just have a few rows to wander up and down. If you have luggage that looks a bit different it's easier to find. Just make sure that you check the name to make sure it's yours. After leaving the hall you go outside and there are plenty of people to direct you where to go. The coaches are just outside to the right after crossing a small zebra crossing. You give your luggage to the driver who checks your name off. Depending on how quickly you managed to get your luggage, you may have a little wait but it's not usually too long. Before you can leave one of the ladies who were giving directions come on-board and do a head count. Then you are off. Sit back and relax/snooze/put your headphones on. You get dropped off on the North bound services at Washington. There's usually a drop off at Scotch Corner so you can alert whoever is picking you up to a rough time. Plus most people now have smart phones which will give you an idea.

You can take your own tea and coffee if you prefer but there is plenty supplied (I'm a hugh tea drinker). I ask for extra from the cabin steward but if on the odd occasion I still want more, I just get them from the buffet. However I don't think you will be allowed to take milk onboard.

Yes, a few times, much better than driving down. We get on the first pick up at Washington services on the A1. We usually leave at 6:00 a.m. (Ventura and Britannia), a quick pickup at Scotch Corner (stay on bus) and then a 10 minute stop at Wetherby while more passengers are loaded on. There is a longer stop for lunch which is mandatory for the driver. Usually pull into the dock around 1:45 p.m. Bar one time we have been on the ship in around 20 minutes later. Cases were at the cabin door when we got there. Drop hand luggage in cabin and go straight to buffet for some food before it closes. While I find the journey comfortable enough usually the first night is an early one for us. We tend to get up around 4 to get ready, cases in taxi then travel to the service station. We are normally there early but I prefer that in case of any overnight road closures. There is a Travel lodge next to it and I think possibly some other motel next door to that one. The next time we go I might try stopping overnight instead of a taxi on the morning. Coming home the coach doesn't leave until later. I can't remember the exact time but 9-9:30 a.m. The port staff have to count all the passengers before it leaves. We usually get back to Washington services around 4:45 p.m. Now the strange thing is, there probably will be less stops on the way home. I have short legs but hubby finds it ok, even with a big bag under his legs. I sleep due to the travel tablets he listens to something on his head phones.

Love it.

Fab work to whoever created those, they are amazing.

I doubt that all of the cabin stewards know how to do them. Iona seems to be the key apart from jaydee's anniversary one.

I have just seen a couple of photos of towel art that were taken on Iona. Is this a new thing for P&O or just for certain cabins, ships or pc tiers? We have never seen these on the cruises we have been.

We found there's more room with twin beds as you gain two lots of space in the middle rather than one small space each side.

Do they have an obstructed view. When I was looking they all seemed to say obstructed. I wouldn't want to go from an inside to an outside and then find I can't see for the lifeboats. I didn't actually think the lifeboats are in front of them. Yes, it's lovely lounging on the promenade deck, near to the sea and under cover from the sun. I liked the cabins we had on deck 11, but less movement sounds good. I will have a look at those two cabins. Thank you.

I know that most of you on here always go for balcony cabins but I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about the cabins on deck 5 Ventura. I know that midship is recommended for those that suffer from the motion of the sea. Deck 5 cabins are low down but are at the front of the ship. So how would they compare to aft cabins (inside) on decks 11 or 12?