BrianI

58 minutes ago, david63 said:

That may prove difficult if, like me, you only get a statement every three months as it will still leave a loophole

I find that very strange. My shares are held in a nominee account with HL. I can download a current statement in .pdf format which I can either print out on paper or keep as a file on my phone suitably redacted.

Brian

6 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

That's strange. We are 77 and 79 and still pay for a licence. 🤫

Avril

You have to be over 75 and in receipt of pension credit 

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/aged-74-and-over-aud3?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwxLKxBhA7EiwAXO0R0E50mXGh2eTyjR3memUi_ISHIrMPXi8i8GVzxCBU7tsG3-k5rOxv-RoCcBsQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Brian

1 hour ago, davecttr said:. I have yet to establish how I will get confirmation, maybe an amended invoice from P&O?

You should receive a revised P&O invoice showing your revised credit. This should happen whether you booked direct or with a TA.

Brian

You want the Carnival PLC shares that are traded in pounds on the London stock exchange.

 
The benefit is renewed each year usually in March

Brian

5 hours ago, Ilovemygarden said:

Thanks for that - I was thinking of doing that on my next trip.  I think I’ve exhausted the town now as I’ve been so often!   Have you (or anyone else) taken the tram to La Laguna?   I was reading about it somewhere else but can’t remember where they said to catch the tram. 

Details of tram here

https://metrotenerife.com/routes-and-timetables/

You catch the tram at Fundacion, one going to La Trinidad

You buy your ticket at the machine at any tram stop. Validate it when you get on the tram

Brian

There is a free coach service back to your departure airport. Although free you still need to book it so they can lay on the appropriate number of coaches.

Brian

10 minutes ago, terrierjohn said:

If ii do not have a relationship with stockperks, I wonder how stockperks are going validate our continued ownership without requiring us to provide regular updated statements?

If you don’t have an updated statement, how do you prove that you currently OWN the shares.

Brian

33 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said:

I am wanting to book a Christmas cruise whilst I’m on my next one as I think I will get on board credit if I do. 
can I pay the deposit in cash or add it to the balance for the cruise (you know where they charge you for drinks etc) or will they want it on a card?

I just don’t wanna take £600 cash deposit if I can’t use it. I’m already carrying enough round to pay for everything plus the dollars for Caribbean 

You need to pay by credit or debit card when you book. You can’t charge it to your on board account 

Brian

4 hours ago, Winifred 22 said:

CUK ones 

Sorry but this is incorrect

23 minutes ago, 1zachary said:

When buying these shares do you buy CUK or CCL ones as a UK resident.

Carnival shares are traded on both the London (Pounds) and New York (Dollars) stock exchanges. You want the London ones to avoid foreign currency exchange 

https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/shares-search-results/c/carnival-plc-ordinary-usd1.66

Brian

In Tenerife a cheap excursion is to take the modern tram to the old capital, La Laguna. You get some good views as you climb up the mountain but it get’s noticeably kcooler.

Cost is €1.35 each way, get your ticket from the machine at any tram stop

https://metrotenerife.com/routes-and-timetables/

Brian

44 minutes ago, posford said:

Anyone know the next port?  Or is it a mystery tour?

“My ship tracking” shows Iona moored in Barcelona with next port Valencia

Brian

1 hour ago, Selbourne said:

I suspect that Avomine is available as it was on Ventura, but we still have Stugeron left and that’s the only medication that has a 100% success rate for me. Will try to get Cinarizina in Funchal if that’s the same. 

I believe you are in Funchal on Sunday. Most shops are closed on Sundays but you may be lucky and find an odd pharmacy open.

Brian

6 minutes ago, doog442 said:

Just bumping this. For us who book via a TA do we get any sort of confirmation of OBC from P&O ?

 

My TA have confirmed we have £750 but they aren't P&O and with such a large amount it would be nice to get something from the horses mouth before arriving in Barbados.  

You should get a P&O invoice via your TA which details  everything including the amount of OBC.

Brian

About eight years ago I put a suitcase on Aurora in Southampton. Two months later we boarded Aurora in San Francisco and it was waiting for us in our cabin.

Not sure what the current procedure is but it should be possible 

Brian 

On board credit cannot be used in the casino.

Brian

1 hour ago, BandBlady said:

Just asked my husband ,he just sends a copy of our holding .You’ve have to open and close your HL account so that the current date is showing within 3months of travel to prove current ownership .Hope this helps 

If you download as a pdf the current date is shown automatically 

Brian

1 minute ago, Phyllis13 said:

We have Carnival shares purchased through Hargreaves Lansdown. Do you know what document we need to send to P&O as proof of ownership. TIA

From your current HL statement download a PDF file. Delete any non relevant items and incorporate the statement into an email to Carnival

Brian

Sport24 is shown on cabin tvs and Brodies

https://sport24live.com/home

Brian 

1 hour ago, Son of Anarchy said:

If memory serves me right the port shuttles are €3 or €3.5 each way.  A bit of a saving, if they're running today.  Mind you, when we were on board in April, our cards never got scanned anyway.

It’s €3 single, €4.50 return. Details here

https://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/faq/cruise-ship-terminals/shuttle-bus-barcelona-cruise-terminal.html

Brian

3 minutes ago, lindyloo22 said:

What’s the best site to check what ships are in certain ports, can’t remember where I looked before.

thanks

https://www.cruisetimetables.com

Brian

145p for petrol and 149p for diesel in Warwickshire 

Brian

13 minutes ago, Spenno21 said:

Having recommended buying shares to a friend to get the extra OBC, similar to a few comments on here they applied last week in the same manner I always have and have had no auto reply or further response. Seems odd as always worked for me, and of there seems to be no tel no. to follow up. 
Has anyone that had a problem had a resolution yet?

The auto reply should come within a couple of minutes and it confirms they have received your request. Make sure you have the correct email address. Details below from website

Shareholders Guest Services Carnival UK
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade Southampton SO15 1ST United Kingdom
Tel 44 0 345 355 5111
Fax 44 0 238 065 7360
Email: shareholderbenefits@carnivalukgroup.com

Brian

2 hours ago, Happy afloat said:

Sorry if this information is already available and I've missed it, but if you hold shares do you pay a monthly admin fee to the broker? And if so, how?

It's something we're interested in doing but clueless, I'm afraid. 

 

 

 

 

 

If you open a fund and share account with HL, there is a dealing charge of £11.95 and stamp duty (0.5% of purchase price)to pay.

There are no charges beyond this.

https://www.hl.co.uk/shares/share-dealing

Other on line dealers are available.

Brian

10 minutes ago, RA10 said:

We have now successfully applied for the OBC credit to our cruise in 4 weeks time, following the process mentioned in this thread. I have had confirmation from P&O but not had an email from the agent.  I guess the as long as P&O applies the OBC, I shouldn't need my agent to confirm it?

 

Ray.

 

P&O will send a revised invoice to your agent who should forward it to you. Contact your agent.

Brian