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We’ve been allocated our cabin number just wondering what size the cabin is 

Thankyou we stayed in 1999 then at  the grand in Carlisle bay think it’s the Radisson now  that was a nice beach but will definitely check out the hotels you suggest 👍

8 hours ago, ATSEAMYLIFE said:

Can't speak directly to that timeframe but we did the east bound from Barbados to France with one stop in Funchal in March and had great weather the entire way.  I would guess you would have good weather as they will head directly south from Southampton and not prime hurricane season.  BTW: if you plan to spend anytime in Barbados I highly suggest staying at the Crane on the east side of the island.  

We’ve actually just booked the cruise on arvia before it goes TA but are looking at October 2024 now for a cruise and stay in Barbados so will check the crane out thanks for the recommendation 

36 minutes ago, jeanlyon said:

Agree, we like the odd coffee, don't do soft drinks at all, have drinks in the bar early evening, bottle of wine with the meal and maybe one afterwards.  The package would be double what we spend and then there's the days when you are off the ship or not feeling well.

Agreed 👍 

3 hours ago, TigerB said:

 

Further to the bar menu posted by JeanieC, you won't pay more than £5.40 for a draught beer; that is for Birra Moretti. Punk IPA, Jolly Olly IPA, and guest ales are £5.30. Lower priced pints are between £5.05 and £5.15.

Cocktails are about £7, rising to £8.75 or more for premium ones.

Mocktails are £3.75.

A large (pint glass) lime and soda is £2.05.

A splash of a mixed is a lot cheaper than getting a can. It used to be 95p (April), but bar prices have just gone up.

If you want a free glass of iced water, those are available at all bars.

Buying wine by the 250ml glass works out cheaper than buying a bottle. Buying sparkling by the 125ml glass does not.

 

Costa coffee prices:

Drinks prices have just increased, so the quoted prices should still be valid when you sail.

thanks I’ve just rang P&O about upgrading our cabin to a balcony and asked about if you can buy the DP. on board they said you can but only for the first 2 days so I’m looking at all the prices and don’t think we would use the DP as prices seem quite reasonable but we will see how we go first 2 days and then decide at the end of the 2nd day 👍

Wow very comprehensive list thank you so much Jeanie 😁👍this makes it easier to decide 🤔 I’m assuming they don’t change the prices for later cruises in the med either up or  down as ours is the last one before it goes to the Caribbean 

Hi thanks for that we do like a drink but not big drinkers maybe a couple during the day and soft drinks then 3 or 4 at night , we’re on K321N cruise 

Hi anyone on a med cruise can let me know the bar prices of some of the drinks ie draft/botted beer , vodka and gin also what’s water and soft drinks , just trying to work out if it’s worth paying the £40 pppd for the drinks package on out med 14oct arvia cruise . Thankyou in advance 

4 minutes ago, CGTNORMANDIE said:

Temps in the Canaries in October are around high 70’s F.  Those temps should increase into the 80’s F as you get near Barbados.  Pretty nice pool weather for sure.

That sounds perfect 👍 just didn’t want to be stuck inside for a week if it was cold on deck 

On 2/26/2023 at 9:09 PM, CGTNORMANDIE said:

SoHton to Canaries could be a bit tricky but should be smooth after that.  

That’s not too bad then any idea of temperatures crossing the Atlantic ..ie relaxing round the pool type of thing 

We are considering a TA on Arvia end of October from Southampton to Barbados via the canaries was wondering if anyone had done a similar crossing and what the weather was like , temperature rain wind etc 

Haha just found it had the wrong date on 

Hi thankyou for your reply im surprised one hasnt been started as it sails in 2 weeks, thought i was missing something 

trying to find the marella discovery 14 nov roll call but unable to find it