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Yes I would have to settle for the smaller one too and would be adequate for us. When catering for more there's always the backstop of the oven! I'll just have to wait until stocks become available which I think may be a while! Thanks.

Thank you very much - yes it has been helpful. We went to JL today to do a bit of research and they had that model on display (though not in stock - I think there has been quite a run on them!) so I can visualise what you are describing. One lady was ordering one and her friend already had one and was waxing lyrical about it. I think that's the one I'm most interested in getting after hearing such positive comments but i think it may be a waiting game until new stock arrives! Thanks again for your reply.

Also been very interested in this topic. Like you there are only two of us and I have been wondering how it's possible to cook different items at the same time - but a friend tells me that you can get fryers with two compartments which I think may suit me better. She swears by air fryers too. (It's a Ninja) I'll be interested to hear comments on any advantages of separate trays/compartments from those who have experience of using fryers with or without this feature.

Sometimes I think limited availability may not be a result of lots of pre-bookings but perhaps a reflection of what the excursion is and if there is limit on numbers for the activity eg Rib Adventure so from the get-go there won't be a lot of capacity. We once did an Everglades trip on an Airboat. It was fully booked but we went on the waiting list then they notified us they had been able to book an extra boat (albeit at silly o'clock). However we were very pleased to accept and it was fabulous but the numbers were determined by the capacity of the boat and how many boats they could book.

Yes we came back off Aurora two weeks ago and all dining options were available. However we too had the e-mail prior to sailing and nothing was bookable in advance - it just said book on-board so hopefully it will be the same situation for you. I guess they are covering their backs as the situation may vary from ship to ship or even on the same ship from week to week. Hope you have a good trip and everything is open.

Don't know how big the safes are on Ventura and Iona but just got off Aurora and a guesstimate would be around 9" x 10" x 16" (H x D x W) internal dimensions. The door opening would be a little smaller. Hopefully someone can be more precise but my feeling is that the safes are very similar in size on the P&O ships we've been on.

Still begs the question about those who already have purchased appropriate insurance before booking their holiday which then turns out will not cover the changed destination. Passengers may not be aware their insurance does not cover the change, P&O have put passengers in that situation because of the change what are you supposed to do? Buy a new policy which does cover the new port?

That's interesting. I was told categorically on two occasions by Reception that it was in hand so I should have been reimbursed by now. I'll follow up again. Thanks.

That's quite a thought. What happens if you have bought the appropriate insurance for the ports you were expecting to visit but your policy doesn't cover the change of destination? Given P&O make such a point of insisting you have suitable cover how do they square making changes to a different country which may not be covered? I've just done a search and whilst some insurers would include Morocco with European cover the implication is some won't! I wonder if they will inform passengers of that possibility?

Talking of port guides Tom's Port Guides are very comprehensive. Of the ports you mention, there's only Copenhagen available and may be of interest to you: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.tomsportguides.com/uploads/5/8/5/4/58547429/copenhagen-09-30-2012.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwifv-rbqs75AhUHhFwKHSE3BzMQFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw35JGRRzyJUqLiGfivBbcQU

About 2 hours notice but I was told I had to move to an isolation cabin with immediate effect so I had no choice but miss the excursion. My OH who at that point was negative was told he could stay in our original cabin and could get off the ship but not go on an excursion. So neither of us could go. This situation is not the usual cancellation policy. Technically we didn't cancel - we were following orders! They were quite clear we would get a refund for the excursion and the agent I spoke to at P&O said she'd fill a form in and certainly didn't question the refund. I just thought it would have been actioned by now although I've read plenty about how long it takes for monies to be paid back.

Do you remember how long it took for the refund to go back on your card? We paid for an excursion prior to departure but were unable to go (isolated). We were assured by Reception that it was in hand, I also rang P&O on our return but are still waiting three weeks later.

Sadly some idiots around. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/20636460.major-heath-fire-studland-believed-caused-barbecue-campfire/ And even dafter........ https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/20637320.studland-fire-no-parking-signs-ignored-ferry-road/

And his impression in a crew show of Freddie Mercury in a rendition of 'I Want to Break Free' was brilliant - complete with high heels and fish nets!

Clearly overwhelmed. They can probably cope better on one week turn-around cruises like Iona as most will be getting off as, or before, they develop symptoms but longer cruises are presenting more cases with possibly insufficient quarantine cabins. I don't envy them the problem.

In our case no one other than staff who were masked up (housekeeping and medics) came into the corridor of isolation cabins. The corridor was closed off at both ends so passengers couldn't wander through. We answered the door wearing masks and also to put trays out. They transferred us to our isolation cabin with the help of housekeeping followed by a member of staff with a tank on his back and a 'wand' which discharged a fairly dense cloud of antiseptic/antiviral(?) spray. They were careful to spray the lift after we left too. That's what makes me question if you would be allowed to stay in your original cabin if everyone else in the vicinity was Covid free (at least as far as they were aware). May be different protocols on different ships but on Aurora we were definitely in a dedicated quarantine area.

I felt very unwell one night so rang the medical centre first thing next morning. They did a test which was positive so I had to isolate with immediate effect. DH was - ve at that point and was given the option to isolate with me or not. He could have stayed in our original cabin and was free to move around the ship and get off but couldn't go on any trips or use the buffet. He came with me - and was positive next day anyway. I think the isolation cabins are all together and you would be moved. Our corridor was closed off to stop random people walking through and very prominent 'Isolation Cabin No Entry' signs on all the doors. I don't think you would be allowed to stay in a cabin in an area of unaffected passengers. I could have 'got away with it' if I hadn't reported to the medics and I'm certain many did adopt that approach - the Capt made mask wearing around the ship mandatory for the last couple of days and admitted there had been a significant increase in cases. But we felt pretty washed out and wouldn't have been happy going around the ship. We had a balcony to sit out and appreciate the views, we could just flop when we felt the need and very attentive room service with meals delivered to the door - although we hadn't much appetite. We were looked after very well indeed. The only improvement for us would have been a stable TV signal. It would have been great to watch the Commonwealth Games for instance. We didn't even have a decent Sky News signal when berthed in Southampton! I don't understand that. However we were very grateful for how we were looked after and have no complaints and a FCC which we have applied to a new bookng 👍

We also enjoyed a day at the Parque Maritimo Cesar Manrique in Tenerife - walkable from the port .

Also interested to know. Norway ports can give very different experiences - if you want Fjords and spectacular mountain vistas, you've got to have a combination of ports such as Geiranger (or Hellesylt?), Andalsnes, Olden, Eidfjord, Skjolden (although a tiny place), Flam, etc on the itinerary. Some coastal ports provide an attractive destination with some variety; Tromso, Alesund, Stavanger, Bergen, Lofoten Islands - but others have limited appeal for me except perhaps for excursions to elsewhere. Unfortunately itineries these days don't seem to have the balance we've enjoyed in the past with fewer of the 'jewels' represented and I can't say they appeal as much as itineraries we've previously done - although Norway is one of our all-time favourite places to visit.

Thanks. No we were moved to an isolation cabin but we're being well looked after - could be much worse!

Thanks. Washed out but not feeling too ill so that's a plus. Felt very unwell Friday night, rang medical centre. Tested positive and they moved us straight away.

Many thanks.

Nice balcony cabin no additional obc though but have benefitted from an upgrade. Perhaps if you were already in a balcony cabin.....???? Have been able to phone through to duty free to spend our remaining obc though 👍 We did get our complimentary drink voucher as we missed our Loyalty Club Celebration Lunch though! 😄

Many thanks Kalos. We're not feeling too bad - it's just disappointing. We thought we were being really careful too. Had the most amazing day in Andalsnes (our last day out) which has given us wonderful memories and at least we have been able to appreciate the lovely sail-aways in the beautiful fjords. A little enforced mindfulness! We're being well looked after. 👍 Hope all well with you. 🤗

Sadly not until we get back to Southampton on Friday. However on the plus side I've had the sense to look at today's Horizon and all venues are advertised as open - it says reservations recommended for Beach House and Sindhu (phone no given - couldn't see option on My Holiday) Glass House more likely walk in available. So enjoy!