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Sounds absolutely dreadful. Hope everyone claims against the airline for travel delay compensation.

I suspect it’s only direct bookings

I would be temped at 10% but will give the 5% offer a miss

I guess so as the offer only applies if you have received the email. Terms: PAY-IN-FULL PROMOTION: The Pay-In-Full Benefits Program ( the “Offer”) is available to guests who choose the option to pay for their remaining cruise fare balance in full after receiving an email indicating they are eligible. Participation in the “Offer” does not change the refundability of the cruise fare and guests will retain their normal cancellation policies. The Offer is available for select guests currently booked on sailings departing on or after July 1, 2024 and includes the following potential benefits: (i) Guests who pay for their sailing in full may receive a 5% discount of the total cruise fare; (ii) Guests who pay in full may receive a future Onboard Credit (“OBC”) that amounts to 5% of the cruise fare; (iii) and Guests may have the option to choose between (i) and (ii). Guests must call the Contact Center no later than 5:00p.m. local time on January 3, 2024, to redeem the Offer. The Offer is combinable with Back-to-Back OBC, Loyalty quarterly savings, National Account amenity or hosted programs, reduced single supplements, and onboard booking savings. The Offer does not combine with onboard booking reduced deposits, net rates, travel agent rates, interline rates, or employee rates. Offer and pricing are subject to availability and change without notice and may be withdrawn by Azamara at any time. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts referred to herein are in USD (United States Dollars). Other terms and conditions may apply, please refer to the Azamara Cruise Ticket Contract. SUGGESTION: After the offer period, if a guest changes their ship and sail date, changes their category, or requests a refund, the Pay In Full Benefits are subject to removal. ELIGIBLE PAY-IN-FULL SAILINGS: Select guests booked on sailings departing on or after July 1st, 2024. REDEEMING PAY-IN-FULL OFFER: Eligible guests must call the Azamara Contact Center by 5:00 p.m. local time on January 3rd, 2024, to redeem the Offer. EXCLUSIONS: Any bookings already paid in full are not eligible for this promotion. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Upon submission of payment [or last payment], the guest will acknowledge that they have read, understand, and accept the terms and conditions of the Cruise Ticket Contract, including the Cancellation Policy.

Looks like an attempt to raise cash: “We hope you are looking forward to your upcoming cruise! As part of our ongoing commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for our cherished guests, we’re excited to extend a special opportunity your way. For a limited time, you have the chance to save on any of your currently booked cruises sailing after July 1, 2024. Pay in full and choose your reward – save 5% on your fare or earn 5% of your cruise fare in onboard credit*. Call our contact center and pay in full by January 3, 2024, to take advantage of this opportunity. Find your local contact center here.”

Last years New Year at Sydney on board Quest

Very envious of you going off to the Caribbean- we are thinking of doing the same in January or February. A reminder of our time on Quest

Thanks. I hope it’s the same next July

The Azamara website ( for those in U.K.) always used to have a handy section to add on flights and transfers which disappeared sometime within the last year. Same happened with the Royal Caribbean website. A real shame as the Air option was quite good as it used to list lots of available flights from various airports. I wonder if Azamara were trying to avoid getting caught by Package Travel Regs ?

Hi Lorraine and Bob. Well spotted. Yes it’s Mark and Gail here. Hope you have a lovely trip in January- sounds wonderful. We are booked on the South of France cruise on 6th July. Gail sends her fondest wishes.

Yes it’s a very meagre offering

Just had a look - just 13 cruises listed between early Jan 2024 and late April 2024. Not sure if any represented any decent savings compared to earlier listings.

Yes back up and running now.

Just had a Black Friday e mail (U.K.) but upon clicking through the Azamara website is down 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks. Would be really disappointing if we couldn’t have a walk around Monaco. We did get chance to walk around the port of Nice after embarking. I note on my booking Pursuit doesn’t leave Monaco until 9.30pm and the cruise description says:

That’s disappointing to hear as we are embarking in Monaco on 6th July 24 and we were intending to have a walk around Monaco after lunch. We have embarked on previous Azamara cruises and been allowed off the ship to walk around the port of embarkation.

Thanks for the review. Have booked Pursuit 06/07/24 . Been on Quest twice and looking forward to trying Pursuit.

Was looking at a new year Caribbean cruise with P&O. As our nearest airport is Manchester will probably now wait and see what others think of the flights before booking. interesting video:

P&O Britannia

We paid 10% tax on drinks whilst docked in port ( Cadiz, Cartagena , Ibiza and Mallorca ) 18/08/23- 01/09/23)

A good explanation as to what happened in Palma

We were on Britannia on its last cruise and my mother is on this Baltic cruise. The ship is looking a bit tatty in places eg carpets in corridors and public areas, seats in Crows Nest. Everyone we met was complaining about dirty balconies ( we were due for them to be cleaned last Sunday in Palma but events meant that this was obviously aborted. Unfortunately all the balcony connecting doors in the areas due for cleaning were unlocked which meant that when the storm hit the doors swung back and forth against chairs and dinted and scraped the doors). We were not alone in noticing that the shower seals were suffering from black mould ( didn’t look to have been cleaned for years). Our bathroom sink was blocked and when the plumber removed the pop up plug we saw the drain was full of black sludge. So far as dining was concerned we were pleasantly surprised. The hot food was served on hot plates and was of reasonable quality. Our waiter Amin ( table for two - tables 198, 197 and 196 in Peninsular restaurant ) was excellent- being next to a window these tables are very nice and as we went to dine early we nearly always got these tables when we asked at the restaurant check in desk).

P&O delivered to our cabin two letters addressed to each of us confirming the missed port and that there was no compensation paid for the missed port.

In response to your question above the rest of the journey home was uneventful. As we were travelling at greater speed the wind across the decks was higher than it would have been ( higher decks were closed one day) . Other than the speed (23knots) it was the usual sea day activities. Everyone got £40pp whether they were really affected or not. We received no compensation for the missed port of Gibraltar and told to claim on our insurance. I have just checked my insurance and we get £50 but it’s not clear from the policy ( ours is a joint policy) if that is pp. To be fair Gibraltar was always going to be a bit of a rubbish day as it was only 4 hours in port. By the time you got off, got a taxi/ shuttle into town and back it left little actual time in port .

We received a letter in our cabin ( deck 8 ) to say that we may be asked to leave . I just ignored the letter as it was pretty clear from others that had been down to reception that it was highly unlikely that anyone would be forced to leave the ship and be flown home. There is no way I would have voluntarily left the ship and left myself at the mercy of P&O making arrangements for hotel and flights as I feared they would just take the cheapest options.