Hello, from a rather choppy North Atlantic! We are at sea today and tomorrow before once again reaching Southampton on Saturday morning – the cruise has gone over quite quickly! Since my last blog we have visited Cadiz and Lisbon, so let me bring you up to speed. First of all, Horizon Grill. I am…
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Christmas Shopping, Montserrat and Cafe Jardin
Since my last blog update we have had 4 port days in a row, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Palma and today, Barcelona – let me bring you up to speed. Gibraltar was an afternoon call, we arrived at 1pm and promptly made our way from the ship up to Main Street. The weather to begin with wasn’t…
Hello! From Somewhere In The Sea!
Good morning from somewhere in the sea! We are on our second sea day today and have tomorrow morning at sea before we reach Gibraltar tomorrow late morning/early afternoon. It’s been quite choppy since we left Southampton and although our Officer of the Watch told us an hour ago that the sea state is rough…
Let Us All Go Shopping, Aboard Britannia!
Contemporary British brands such as Crew Clothing and The White Company will be sailing on board P&O Cruises new ship Britannia. Britannia will feature 720-square-metres of dedicated retail space featuring a variety of contemporary new brands alongside some perennial P&O Cruises’ favourites. Brands making their debut on Britannia when the ship launches in March 2015…
P&O Cruises Britannia is Red, White And Blue
P&O Cruises has put the finishing touches to the brand new livery on its newest ship in the fleet – Britannia, the largest ship built for Britain which will be officially named in a glittering ceremony in Southampton in March 2015. The bold new look on the bow features the world’s largest contemporary version of…
Strictly Come Dancing From P&O Cruises
As Strictly Come Dancing hits the screens this weekend and the nation thinks about polishing its cha cha cha, P&O Cruises has released a video of its Strictly themed cruises with details and prices for holidays next year. In 2015, P&O Cruises has four dedicated Strictly Come Dancing themed cruise, in partnership with BBC Worldwide…
Britannia! Start Your Engines!
There was great excitement at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste in Italy today as the engines of Britain’s biggest cruise ship, Britannia, were started up for the first time by Formula One racing presenter Suzi Perry. Also on hand were Captain of the Britannia, Paul Brown and chief engineer, Sinclair Ross. When working to full…
P&O Cruises Britannia To Offer Luxury Spa Firsts
P&O Cruises will unveil the most opulent wellness facilities in its fleet as well as the largest gym and most extensive selection of classes and additional spa treatments when Britannia launches in March next year. The Oasis Spa will boast two new features designed to appeal to couples or groups, with a private villa in…
A Glimpse Inside The New Look P&O Cruises Aurora – Photo Blog
This is how P&O Cruises, Aurora will look following her multi-million pound refit later this year. The refurbishment will take place November 29 to December 18 in Hamburg, ahead of its Christmas and New Year cruise and before the South America & Pacific Adventure world cruise itinerary departing January 8, 2015. Images courtesy of P&O…
Multi-Million Pound Make-Over For P&O Cruises Aurora
P&O Cruises has unveiled its plans for a £26 million pound make-over for Aurora this winter, the first ship in the fleet to receive the bold new livery design. The refurbishment will take place November 29 to December 18 in Hamburg, ahead of its Christmas and New Year cruise and before the South America &…
