Azura - New Improved Embarkation Process

[Scriv]

Personally, I would keep your arrangements as they are - the worst that can happen to you is that you may have to sit around in the Terminal for longer.

 

They are not turning people away.

[wilson2579]

Oh goody I am white so I get bottles all to myself. Yes it was nice meeting you MM. Just wish the meeting had not been taken over by the other lady, who could have got her point across in the first 5 mins.

Back on Aurora, be good to see her after the refit.

We really musty stop cruising.....it is a very very bad habit, regardless of what time I get on board.

 

Not so fast I drink white too so you would need to share a bottle or we have more than one bottle, haha:cool:

[wilson2579]

We'd love to meet you all too one day ---- preferably as soon as possible on the ship though . xxxx :):D:D:D

 

Had to laugh posting this - happy cruises to all of you xx

 

Me too Presto. Wonder how the embarkation went on Azura today;);)

[wilson2579]

mystical mother et al - agreed re more bottles of wine (red and white ) needed now the group is getting larger - and canapes.

 

Have a suggestion to make - if we have to wait to embark, we could start our meeting in the terminal lounge? ;)

 

PS Sorry to lighten up the thread. Hope no one is offended.

 

Not at all Scriv. I would be more than happy to meet in the terminal. Would pass the time nicely:)

[wilson2579]

We are sailing on Azura on the 30th. We have had our e-Tickets for a couple of weeks now but have still not been notified of an embarkation time (it is not on the ticket). We have a taxi transfer booked to get us to the terminal.

 

Now I am wondering - do I print off the time-less tickets and turn up at the terminal 'whenever' and see what time we are allocated? Or do I ring P&O and ask them to please allocate a time, which may mean having to book another taxi (as the company we have booked has another job booked for later in the day)?

 

We booked the transfer prior to the announcement about the introduction of allocated boarding times.

 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks,

 

Diane

 

I would go early with the e ticket without the time.:cool:

[flapjack62]

Personally, I would keep your arrangements as they are - the worst that can happen to you is that you may have to sit around in the Terminal for longer.

 

They are not turning people away.

 

I would go early with the e ticket without the time.:cool:

 

Thank you both, this is also what my husband thinks ;)

 

Diane

[Florry]

I was thinking about embarkation, I know it would be too problematic, but it would be great if you could drop your car and luggage off, then get a P&O shuttle to Southampton until your boarding time.

[wilson2579]

I was thinking about embarkation, I know it would be too problematic, but it would be great if you could drop your car and luggage off, then get a P&O shuttle to Southampton until your boarding time.

 

Good idea. If it was the Ocean terminal I would just walk to wetherspoons for a light lunch and maybe a glass of wine:rolleyes:

[Mark-Sheffield]

As with any system it will take time to bed in and the key thing is for P&O to be consistent with timings and eventually passengers will adhere to their alllocated boarding time thereby easing the queues at the port.

[davecttr]

Good idea. If it was the Ocean terminal I would just walk to wetherspoons for a light lunch and maybe a glass of wine:rolleyes:

Which Wetherspoons would that be?

[CCFC]

Which Wetherspoons would that be?

 

I would guess its The Standing Order (was a bank, hence the name) in the High street, top place for food and drink, we always go there when sailing from Southampton. Cheap as chips :D

[Presto2]

Me too Presto. Wonder how the embarkation went on Azura today;);)

 

To be honest I'd prefer to be there now or even sitting in the embarkation area waiting for my cruise than sitting here getting ready for work ;-)

[jeanlyon]

Just back from Oriana and we noticed that the checkin at Mayflower was different. Before we always had lined up in a queue and were then sent to the desks. this time we went upstairs and were given a card with a letter. We then sat down and waited to be called by letter. I think the whole process took about 15 minutes. Photos were taken at the desk, on board in less than half an hour. We arrived at 1.15

[Florry]

To be honest I'd prefer to be there now or even sitting in the embarkation area waiting for my cruise than sitting here getting ready for work ;-)

 

 

That's the thing, I don't mind waiting in the embarkation area at all. I rarely get to sit, drink coffee, read the paper, chat to those around me about cruising. I'm quite happy waiting for my time, once the car is sorted and cases dropped off. I often find that the anticipation of the holiday is as good as the holiday itself, sounds crazy but it's what keeps me going through the stress of work. That first half day on board is the best for me (except the muster part). I love the sail-away, we lost a dear family member a few years back and his ashes were scattered on Weston-Shore so we raise a glass to him as we pass. Opening the cabin door for the first time, checking out the balcony if we have one, all the little things I spend months dreaming of.

[wilson2579]

Which Wetherspoons would that be?

 

The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis. Just at the entrance to the Ocean Village. Much nicer than the standing order on the high street and a short walk from the Ocean Terminal.:cool:

[wilson2579]

I would guess its The Standing Order (was a bank, hence the name) in the High street, top place for food and drink, we always go there when sailing from Southampton. Cheap as chips :D

 

No it is the one before the turning into the Ocean Village. Very handy for Ocean terminal.:cool:

[CCFC]

No it is the one before the turning into the Ocean Village. Very handy for Ocean terminal.:cool:

 

Well I never knew that was there, always up for trying a new watering hole!

[davecttr]

Thanks, if i get a late boarding time I will drop the case at the terminal and wander along to the pub for a couple of beers. Wetherspoons will be getting the profit rather than P&O but who cares and who has the better beer :D

[wilson2579]

Looks like Wetherspoons will be getting a lot of new custom;)

[Scriv]

Been thinking about this and I don't think it will be as bad as at an airport if you have to wait around before you board as remember you will have handed in your luggage, so will be unencumbered......

 

Living where we do, we often see and hear reports of heavy congestion at and around the port when several ships are in and the ships are getting bigger and bigger, so it is a problem.

 

I think that the idea of a shuttle, airport style, from the terminals to West Quay or to the station is a great idea. Has that ever been seriously considered, I wonder? It could just be a little minibus affair doing a circuit?

Edited October 6, 2015 by Scriv

[Florry]

I was thinking about embarkation, I know it would be too problematic, but it would be great if you could drop your car and luggage off, then get a P&O shuttle to Southampton until your boarding time.

 

 

Oh an airport style shuttle would be fab!

Edited October 6, 2015 by Florry

[the english lady]

ooh just thought of a fly in the ointment.......

You have got rid of your large cases, but what about the wheeled hand luggage with pillows ( I have seen) and the 10 bottles of wine etc for the cabin..do they have to go on the shuttle with you.

[Scriv]

Ahhhh - errr no, sorry. You will have to stay in the terminal I'm afraid.

[davecttr]

Plus the local taxi drivers would hate the idea of a shuttle

[Scriv]

Plus the local taxi drivers would hate the idea of a shuttle

 

Yes I guess you are right dave... ah well, just a fleeting idea.