Ilovemygarden Posted June 30, 2023 #26 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 hours ago, purplesea said: Have a lovely cruise. We are on her in September so will be interesting to read your comments. Yes - enjoy. I am on in September too so look forward to your (positive) comments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted June 30, 2023 #27 Share Posted June 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ilovemygarden said: Yes - enjoy. I am on in September too so look forward to your (positive) comments! Are you on the same cruise as us, B323? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 30, 2023 #28 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: We were happy to come back at our allotted time, but as there was no queue, just thought we would ask and they waved us straight through. I think we just hit it lucky as the queue started to build up behind us. Check in was an absolute breeze. Connecting to the app was very easy and all the bookings we wanted to make were available. So far so good. Staff are smiley and helpful, even the buffet was good, with a chap telling you to wash your hands and ensuring you did. In the Crow's Nest now with a pint of Moretti. Andy & Michelle xx Oh, we have soap... 😂 Delighted to hear that you secured your bookings Andy, as I think (if I recall correctly) it’s your anniversary? It’s our 30th Wedding Anniversary a couple of days after we get back, but the cruise is our treat to ourselves, so we shall celebrate whilst on board (hence our interest in how easy it was to secure Epicurean bookings)! First impressions are so important, and I’m glad to hear that yours were all favourable. Long may it continue. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovemygarden Posted June 30, 2023 #29 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, purplesea said: Are you on the same cruise as us, B323? No - 324 so looks like the one after you so hope you keep everything in order for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TigerB Posted June 30, 2023 #30 Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, AndyMichelle said: After a few more Morettis, I will be hugging everyone... 😂 Andy Hopefully not in your dirty raincoat, Lieutenant! 😯 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted June 30, 2023 Author #31 Share Posted June 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, Selbourne said: Delighted to hear that you secured your bookings Andy, as I think (if I recall correctly) it’s your anniversary? It’s our 30th Wedding Anniversary a couple of days after we get back, but the cruise is our treat to ourselves, so we shall celebrate whilst on board (hence our interest in how easy it was to secure Epicurean bookings)! First impressions are so important, and I’m glad to hear that yours were all favourable. Long may it continue. It's Michelles birthday on Wednesday, so wanted to book the Epicurean and some spa bits, so all sorted easily. It's quite busy now, seems to be a disproportionate amount of children, considering it's not school holidays? Finding the app handy so far, the calendar is really useful. Just sitting in the atrium people watching, our favourite passtime. Andy 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted June 30, 2023 #32 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Have a lovely time you two. It has been a long time coming for you. Hope all works well outside the school holidays and you have a fantastic time ! 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted June 30, 2023 #33 Share Posted June 30, 2023 3 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: It's quite busy now, seems to be a disproportionate amount of children, considering it's not school holidays? I believe the school holidays in Scotland are in June, I don't know when Wales start theirs. If you happen to get an ice cream from the lido deck anytime will you see what make it is please. No hurry for reply i can wait until you get back. Hope you have a lovely time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted June 30, 2023 #34 Share Posted June 30, 2023 really pleased for you both you have had a smooth boarding time and well under way with a few pints 😄 enjoy your long awaited cruise and I hope everything goes fantastically well for you both . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9265359 Posted June 30, 2023 #35 Share Posted June 30, 2023 10 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Woo Hoo... Britannia day today... My turn next Friday! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 30, 2023 #36 Share Posted June 30, 2023 10 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: So excited, car is loaded, off to the port soon to drop the bags off before wandering across to Oxford Street for some lunch before boarding at 3.15. I won't write a blog as people more eloquent than me have done some recently, but I will share our experiences of things that have caused us a bit of concern. We feel very prepared, thanks to you lot, hence not trying to board early etc. We haven't been able to book any speciality restaurants except Limelight, so hope with a late boarding, all the spaces haven't been snaffled up by the priority boarders and coach passengers etc. I will report back. Anything anybody wants me to find out while on board, please ask and I will go into full Columbo mode... Andy All the best Andy. Best wishes for a great cruise for Michelle and yourself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palaceman Posted June 30, 2023 #37 Share Posted June 30, 2023 7 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: We were happy to come back at our allotted time, but as there was no queue, just thought we would ask and they waved us straight through. I think we just hit it lucky as the queue started to build up behind us. Check in was an absolute breeze. Connecting to the app was very easy and all the bookings we wanted to make were available. So far so good. Staff are smiley and helpful, even the buffet was good, with a chap telling you to wash your hands and ensuring you did. In the Crow's Nest now with a pint of Moretti. Andy & Michelle xx Oh, we have soap... 😂 Don't drink the Moretti too quick, it ran out on Arcadia earlier this month!!! Have a good cruise. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted July 1, 2023 #38 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Hope you both have a wonderful cruise Michelle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted July 1, 2023 #39 Share Posted July 1, 2023 One of the reasons I love being part of CCF is the support everyone gives to each other and it has been so apparent in everyone's happiness for Andy and Michelle's cruise. Andy's excitement has been infectious and tangible, and we've all got caught up in it. Isn't it just lovely to be part of? Have a great cruise guys and a very early Happy Birthday to Michelle. Have a good day everyone. Jane xx 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted July 1, 2023 #40 Share Posted July 1, 2023 16 hours ago, Ilovemygarden said: No - 324 so looks like the one after you so hope you keep everything in order for me! I'll leave it all neat and tidy.😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tacticalbanjo Posted July 1, 2023 #41 Share Posted July 1, 2023 14 hours ago, emam said: I believe the school holidays in Scotland are in June, I don't know when Wales start theirs. If you happen to get an ice cream from the lido deck anytime will you see what make it is please. No hurry for reply i can wait until you get back. Hope you have a lovely time. I got off Britannia yesterday. It’s Jude’s brand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted July 1, 2023 #42 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Have a great cruise, all sounds good so far 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emam Posted July 1, 2023 #43 Share Posted July 1, 2023 6 hours ago, tacticalbanjo said: I got off Britannia yesterday. It’s Jude’s brand. I thought it was something like that, I quite liked it. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted July 1, 2023 #44 Share Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, emam said: I thought it was something like that, I quite liked it. Thanks. I did too, unfortunately. I ate far too many of them 😄. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted July 2, 2023 Author #45 Share Posted July 2, 2023 19 hours ago, tacticalbanjo said: I got off Britannia yesterday. It’s Jude’s brand. I concur.. Definitely Judes. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted July 2, 2023 Author #46 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just docked in Stavangar, despite weather reports, sun is shining. All going well, a few annoyances, mainly with the mdr, that we are hoping iron themselves out, but on the whole, the good outweighs the bad. Andy 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Lad 70 Posted July 2, 2023 #47 Share Posted July 2, 2023 As we are going on Britannia next Friday I am following these posts with a keen interest to know what to expect. We know that it will be a full ship and that there will be plenty of children / teens which does not bother us at all. Our main concern is the weather but that is out of our hands; as our eldest son says "the weather will be what it is when you look out of the window"! ( however for reasons of economy we are on an inside cabin which will be a 1st as we have always chosen Balcony when cruising with P&O). Also this will be our first time on Britannia tell me, is there any place that you can have a good walk - Finally I do hope that you both have a good cruise and best wishes to Michelle for her Birthday on Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted July 2, 2023 Author #48 Share Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Lancashire Lad 70 said: As we are going on Britannia next Friday I am following these posts with a keen interest to know what to expect. We know that it will be a full ship and that there will be plenty of children / teens which does not bother us at all. Our main concern is the weather but that is out of our hands; as our eldest son says "the weather will be what it is when you look out of the window"! ( however for reasons of economy we are on an inside cabin which will be a 1st as we have always chosen Balcony when cruising with P&O). Also this will be our first time on Britannia tell me, is there any place that you can have a good walk - Finally I do hope that you both have a good cruise and best wishes to Michelle for her Birthday on Wednesday. You just cannot tell with the weather in Norway, we got off in beautiful sunshine, got soaked in a shower, now back in sunshine, all within an hour... The kids are not a major problem for us, just lots of them. Gets a bit noisy in some areas but easily avoided. As for a good walk, you have very little option on Britannia due to the layout, we are doing around 15,000 steps a day. There is no proper promenade deck, but you can get a bit of a circuit going on the sports decks up top if needed. Have a great time, it is a lovely ship. Andy & Michelle 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted July 2, 2023 Author #49 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just under 3,900 passengers on board, of which nearly 2,500 are new cruisers, with 1300 crew. The Captains welcome party has returned to the atrium and was well attended by passengers dressed to impress. Andy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted July 2, 2023 #50 Share Posted July 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, AndyMichelle said: Just under 3,900 passengers on board, of which nearly 2,500 are new cruisers, with 1300 crew. The Captains welcome party has returned to the atrium and was well attended by passengers dressed to impress. Andy Hi Andy Look out for us I am on a gray scooter and have a bright red cap on. Limelight tonight. But gererally in glasshouse between 7 and 8.30. Or in the Casino 22.30 till late. :) Gan canny Dai 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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