bentleybabe

Hi

Was it a Thomson Caribbean cruise and stay that you did? Thinking of doing one Feb 2017 and would be interested in which hotel in Barbados to stay and any info on ship. Have done a few P&O Azura cruises in the past but only 1 Med cruise with Thomson a couple of years ago. Thanks

Thanks everyone .

On my E ticket the luggage allowance for each of us is 23kg and 5kg but in the holiday information book it says the weight of each individual piece of luggage shouldn't exceed 20kg. Does this mean we have to pack 2 cases with 20kg and another with 6kg to make up 46kg? I'm sure we only took 2 cases and 2 pieces of hand luggage a couple of years ago but maybe the rules have changed! Starting packing this week so any advice welcome.

Thanks for reply - some weird and wonderful things to take but it's a start. Makes me wonder what else people take with them but very grateful all the same.

Hi

I once downloaded a 'packing list' from old PO forum but can't find it - is there one on cruise critic somewhere? Going Jan 24th Azura to caribbean and starting to panic about forgetting something. Thanks

We've always booked our cruises with local travel agent but just wondered what benefits are there in booking whilst on Azura this month? The pricing seems so complicated (we've always booked vantage as we like to choose cabin, dining etc) - which fare should we be looking at now which is similar?

We have now done two cruises, Ventura in the Caribbean and Azura last May to Norway.

While we cannot compare to other cruise lines we can say that we really enjoyed both ships, The food standard and selection was excellent particularly in the speciality restaurants.

The entertainment is very good and there is something for everyone. The balcony cabins are nicely laid out and very comfortable.

 

If we have one criticism, it is P&O charging over £100 extra to use the front pool and sundeck. Deck space is at a premium on ships with 3000 passengers and its really frustrating to see packed sunbeds when the front third of the deck is nearly deserted, When we looked there was only about a dozen people in that area, very annoying:mad:

But thats a minor gripe on an otherwise great ship and we would happily travel on either ship tomorrow:)

 

If its not against forum rules then here is a link to our Azura trip

 

 

 

Steve

HioHi

Bit confused about £100 charge to use 'front pool' - which pool is this as we haven't had to pay to use pools on previous cruises. Is it the one belonging to Retreat as I understood from previous posts that if you booked Retreat now it didn't include the Oasis pool or do you pay just to use pool now?

We are going on Azura for third time in January and can't wait! You will have a lovely time - we like the Blue Bar for drinks before evening meal but must try Planet Bar. Can't think of anything to complain about and you will find most people on Azura will feel the same. Always get odd moaner but that applies to all walks of life - just ignore them.:)

Just had notification of slight change to our Caribbean itinerary in Jan and noticed St Lucia and Antigua now have afternoon departures instead of early evening. Does anyone know what time afternoon departures are likely to be? Hope it's not too early as Antigua is one of our favorite islands and was hoping to have a good day there.:(:(