If you are in the unfortunate and uncommon situation where there is a Norovirus outbreak on-board your cruise ship, you may notice staff cleaning with much more intensity than before. While generally this just involves members of the crew using stronger cleaning agents and paying more attention to surfaces in general, it may also impact […]
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Is a Transatlantic Cruise worth the money seeing there are no ports of call for days?
This is completely down to your own personality, and what you’re looking for from a holiday. If you’re the sort of person who loves seeing many new destinations, and wants to be actively getting out and about, then a Transatlanic Cruise may not be right for you. But ships these days aren’t simply floating beds, […]
What’s the difference between freedom dining and fixed dining on P&O Azura?
Freedom Dining means that there’s no fixed seating or meal times, whereas fixed dining or ‘Club Dining’ means that you’ll have the same table at the same time each evening.
Is it feasible to go to Disneyland Paris as an excursion from a stop in Le Havre?
Unfortunately, the distance between the port of Le Havre and Disneyland Paris, which is to the east of Paris itself, means that while you could reach the park and return in time for your cruise ship setting sail, you’d have very little time to spend there. Realistically it isn’t worth it and therefore isn’t a […]
Is it worth taking a suit just to go to Captain’s night on Thomson Dream?
It’s up to you, but we think it’s worth taking a suit as you don’t want to miss out on the enjoyable atmosphere of a formal night for the Captain’s Cocktail Party. The dress code on-board is usually smart casual, but for one night there is a formal Captain’s Cocktail Party where a dinner jacket […]
Can I take wine on board Independence of the Seas to drink in my cabin?
Yes. You can bring up to two bottles of wine or champagne aboard for consumption in your stateroom. This is per room not per guest. You are permitted to drink the wine in any of the ship’s dining venues, bars or lounges, but a corkage fee of 25 dollars per bottle will apply.
Does Adventure of the Seas have parasols on deck for the sun loungers?
No, but there are a number of loungers located in an undercover area on deck.
Can I charge my UK gadgets on Crown Princess and will I need an adapter?
Yes, but you will need to take an adapter with you, as the sockets in the staterooms are 110-volt US two-pin fittings. These adapters are available in most supermarkets and high street electrical shops.
How much do children cost on Adventure of the Seas and can they share your cabin?
As one of the more family-focused lines, Royal Caribbean do not usually offer discounted rates for children wishing to travel on Independence of the Seas. However, children can share your cabin and any child up to the age of 11 staying in a cabin with two full-fare paying adults will pay a reduced third and/or […]
Is there free Wi-Fi on the Azura? If not, how much does it cost?
Wi-Fi is not free on the P&O Azura. There is an activation charge of £2.50, after which you can buy time packages from the ship’s Cyber Centre, which typically work out at between 25p and 35p a minute, depending on which package you choose. You can also select the pay as you go rate of […]