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P&O launch 'throwback' 1980s and 1990s themed mini cruises from £125pp

P&O have announced a range of shorter cruises for those who don't fancy long-winded trips for weeks at a time.

From £125 per person, you could set sail from Hull across the North Sea to Rotterdam on one of two themed P&O Mini Cruises which last just two nights, packed with entertainment and activities.

With 'nostalgic throwback' 90s music themed cruises to dance anthems, there's plenty to enjoy during these fun themed trips.

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Two of the cruises include:

Ultra 90s Amsterdam Mini Cruise

Sailing on February 23, 2024, P&O promise a "nostalgic throwback with all your favourite 90s music", with two nights packed full of entertainment including live bands, DJs, and a live production during your voyage to Amsterdam.

The Ultra 90s Mini Cruise comprises of two nights accommodation in an en-suite cabin, your return ticket - sailing across the North Sea from Hull to Rotterdam and back, and two music-filled nights of fun and entertainment on board. When you arrive in Rotterdam, you'll also get return coach transfers to Amsterdam for your day trip.

Entertainment will be provided by Ultra 90s - a "premier Dance Anthem Production Show", promising to "Take you back to the most exciting musical movement in decades - the unforgettable era of dance anthems!" There will also be a performance from Take That tribute Re-Take That.

After a night of entertainment, you'll wake up the following morning and disembark the ship in Rotterdam , before hopping onto a coach for your day trip to Amsterdam, where you can enjoy foodie hot spots and museums, a visit to the Heineken Factory, the Van Gogh Museum and more.

The Jam'd Amsterdam Mini Cruise

Departing on March 8, 2024, this cruise features two nights of entertainment with the chance to experience your favourite The Jam songs whilst sailing to Amsterdam.

A P&O spokesperson said: "Get ready to party like its 1985 as we welcome The Jam’d on board for a mini cruise full of the nuttiest, loudest and best-loved tracks from the 80s onwards. ' The Jam’d' are now the UK’s best-known and most popular tribute to the live performance and sound of The Jam, and are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3."

The £125pp Jam'd Mini Cruise includes of two nights accommodation in an en-suite cabin, a return ticket from Hull to Rotterdam, and two music-filled nights of live entertainment, including performances from "The Jam'd" and Madness tribute "Ultimate Madnezz". After a night of entertainment, you'll arrive at port in Rotterdam on the morning of March 9 for a day trip to Amsterdam, before sailing back to Hull overnight.

Book your mini cruise directly via the P&O website .

Alternatively, Virgin Voyages offers a number of cruises to various European destinations.

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‘90s Cruise to Set Sail in 2025 with Blues Traveler, Collective Soul, and Gin Blossoms

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The dream of the ‘90s will be alive in the Caribbean in 2025, thanks to The ‘90s Cruise, a five-day voyage that’ll feature musical performances by some of the decade’s signature acts, like Blues Traveler , Collective Soul , Gin Blossoms , Everclear , and more.

Setting sail from Tampa, Florida, on January 31st, 2025, the cruise will jet across the Gulf of Mexico to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, ending its embankment on February 5th. Throughout the trek, guests will be treated to the “freshest party celebrating the dopest decade ever,” hosted by Lisa Loeb and MTV’s Downtown Julie Brown and Matt Pinfield. Joining the headliners will be Lit, Color Me Badd, Fastball, C+C Music Factory, Jesus Jones, Digital Underground, and Sophie B. Hawkins.

The ‘90s Cruise will be hosted on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas ship, and cabin prices start at $1470 per person. According to the press release, the package will include all performances, parties, and events on the cruise, as well as meals in select dining venues. For more information, check out the cruise’s website .

“We’re bringing everything we love about the ‘90s together all in one place on The ‘90s Cruise,” said Chris Hearing, Executive Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions. “Bands that play our favorite songs will perform every day and night and then hang out during meet and greets, they’ll do live Q&As and so much more. We’ll have parties with throwback ‘90s themes and are decking out the ship with all the ‘90s essentials.”

Amazingly, The ‘90s Cruise isn’t the only ‘90s-themed cruise coming up, thanks to the Summer of ‘99 Cruise , which’ll give fans a chance to hit the seas alongside Creed, 3 Doors Down, Buckcherry, and more next year. Appropriately, Pinfield will be hosting those voyages as well.

Check out the poster and lineup for The ’90s Cruise below.

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P&O launch nostalgic 80s and 90s mini cruises from £125pp

The short two-night cruise could be a perfect first-time voyage

• 08:00, 5 FEB 2024
• Updated 14:59, 6 FEB 2024

Always fancied the idea of a cruise , but unsure how you'd cope on a two or three-week-long trip? P&O have announced a raft of tempting deals which could offer the ideal solution.

From £125 per person, you could set sail from Hull across the North Sea to Rotterdam on one of two themed P&O Mini Cruises which last just two nights, packed with entertainment and activities - which could be perfect if it's your first voyage.

Here, we take a look at two of P&O's nostalgia-packed mini-cruise packages :

Ultra 90s Amsterdam Mini Cruise

Sailing on February 23, 2024, P&O promise a "nostalgic throwback with all your favourite 90s music", with two nights packed full of entertainment including live bands, DJs, and a live production during your voyage to Amsterdam.

The Ultra 90s Mini Cruise comprises of two nights accommodation in an en-suite cabin, your return ticket - sailing across the North Sea from Hull to Rotterdam and back, and two music-filled nights of fun and entertainment on board! And that’s not all – when you arrive in Rotterdam, you'll also enjoy return coach transfers to Amsterdam for your day trip.

Entertainment will be provided by Ultra 90s - a "premier Dance Anthem Production Show", promising to "Take you back to the most exciting musical movement in decades - the unforgettable era of dance anthems!" There will also be a performance from Take That tribute Re-Take That.

After a night of entertainment, you'll wake up the following morning and disembark the ship in Rotterdam , before hopping onto a coach for your day trip to Amsterdam, where you can enjoy foodie hot spots and unmissable museums, a visit to the Heineken Factory or even the Van Gogh Museum.

The Jam'd Amsterdam Mini Cruise

Departing on March 8, 2024, you'll get to rock the boat with two nights packed full of entertainment with a chance to experience your favourite The Jam songs live while sailing to Amsterdam .

A P&O spokesperson said: "Get ready to party like its 1985 as we welcome The Jam’d on board for a mini cruise full of the nuttiest, loudest and best-loved tracks from the 80s onwards. 'The Jam’d' are now the UK’s best-known and most popular tribute to the live performance and sound of The Jam, and are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3."

The £125pp Jam'd Mini Cruise includes of two nights accommodation in an en-suite cabin, a return ticket from Hull to Rotterdam, and two music-filled nights of live entertainment, including performances from "The Jam'd" and Madness tribute "Ultimate Madnezz". After a night of entertainment, you'll arrive at port in Rotterdam on the morning of March 9 for a day trip to Amsterdam, before sailing back to Hull overnight.

Book your mini cruise directly via the P&O website .

Alternatively, Virgin Voyages offers a number of cruises to various European destinations.

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It’s time to dial up the party and take it back to the 90s – the music, the “Rachel,” the baggy pants – on a 5-day luxury cruise! Onboard the first-ever The 90s Cruise , we’ll open our 90s-time capsule, where you can relive the magic of the iconic pop culture, music, fashion, and trends of the edgiest decade ever! Booyah!

So, get your frosted tips ready for The Freshest 90s Party!

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Step onboard The 90s Cruise for 5-days of fly concerts with some of the decade’s most iconic stars, nightly theme parties, celeb interaction that will have you buggin’ out, poppin’ parties, and events and activities that are all that and a bag of chips. Plus, we head to two beautiful Caribbean ports of call, as we celebrate all things 90s!

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This journey back in time takes you on an unforgettable voyage on the Caribbean as we visit two exotic ports of call – Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico – where you can immerse yourself in the culture and natural beauty of the region. Then it’s time to hasta la vista , baby, and return to the ship for more nonstop 90s action as we sail the high seas! With more than a dozen bars, restaurants, clubs, lounges, a Vegas-style casino, luxurious spa, and expansive pool deck, the ship is a destination of its own.

‘I just went on my first cruise, and 5 things really surprised me.’

In 2022, Jessiika Wilson – founder of keepsakes brand Bloom and mum of three – wasn't quite sure what she could expect when she jumped on a 10-day cruise. 

"I was under the impression a cruise would be boring," Wilson laughed while speaking with Mamamia.  "Because growing up, everyone who is going on a cruise is much older – and with three kids, I wasn't sure it would be good for families."

But from the moment the ship sailed under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, she knew it was going to be an "iconic" trip. 

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Jessiika's family sailed on P&O's Pacific Explorer . The cruise company are renowned for feeling like a home away from home, except only better... Because there is really no need to lift a finger. 

After having the chance to try something different by going on a family cruise, Wilson admits there were a lot of surprising learnings she had in their five days onboard before disembarking in Cairns and flying back to Brisbane.

Here's what she had to say. 

1. The food is, without a doubt, top-tier.

What surprised Wilson the most when she stepped onboard was just how many food options there would be. With up to 21 dining experiences available across the P&O fleet – from speciality restaurants designed by celebrity chef Luke Mangan and Johnny di Francesco, to all-you-can-eat dining in The Pantry. 

"They really thought of everything," shares Wilson. "I had been told about the food-court style dining experience, but was really impressed with the huge variety available from all different parts of the world, and it's free for everyone. The food was also amazing. I was thinking, "How is this not extra?"

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Even with five days to peruse through the dining options available to Jessiika and her family, there was only so much they could fit in, but her favourite by far was the P&O's Italian restaurant onboard, Angelos. 

"For dinner, we went to the nicer restaurants and I won't lie, I was a bit nervous to go with my kids – because I have three of them. And that's a lot sometimes," Wilson shares. "But I never felt once that we shouldn't have been there. The staff catered to my children and were so friendly... Since then, my kids have been desperate to get on a cruise and go again – I can't think of a thing they didn't enjoy."

2. The staff become like family.

When jumping on any cruise, it can be unsettling with little ones. Wilson was admittedly nervous for how her kids (Levi, seven, Bowie, six, and Goldie, three) first cruise experience would go. 

But from the moment they stepped onboard their cruise, Jessiika says they were comforted by the crew's genuine kindness and intentions on making her whole family feel comfortable, straight away. 

"They loved the people and the staff were beyond lovely – especially towards the kids," she explains "Sometimes you just don't get that personable care at hotels. Even when we would come back to our room, there'd be little elephants and giraffes made out of towels for the kids. And there'd be colouring pens for them."

She adds, "They were just so accommodating. They remembered all of our names and they were great with helping the kids settle in."

And when Wilson's oldest son, Levi, turned seven onboard, she says the crew went all-out to make sure his day was celebrated appropriately. 

"When we came back to our room, there was a big 'Happy Birthday' sign and they had a little present for him," she recalls fondly. "And then at dinner, we went to one of the restaurants and they brought out a cake and all the crew sung Happy Birthday. They all put spoons in a jug and were shaking them and it was so loud. And so fun. They made a really big deal for him."

3. There's much less to pre-organise.

Before Wilson tried out a P&O Cruise for herself, she wasn't so sure how much of the onboard experience needed to be pre-organised to entertain the kids. However, she was pleasantly surprised to find it's actually a smooth option for parents, with a lot of that taken care for you. Much less mental load.

There are endless options for kids' entertainment zones and clubs for little ones to go to if parents want to try out the adults-only areas. 

There are even babysitting options if adults want a romantic "sneaky dinner" to themselves Wilson says, or a boogie at the nightclub located onboard.

"I assumed kids club or babysitting would be a 'school-hours thing' but it was open whenever I needed it and came in handy," Wilson explains. "There was so much for them to do, even if they only wanted to go into the kids clubs for a little bit."

4. There's always something to do.

Not only are the activities entertaining onboard, the adventures extend when you're on land at the scheduled stops, too.

Wilson and family went to Tangalooma - Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and Cairns and one of the first things they did through P&O Cruises was a helicopter tour around the island. 

"It was the coolest thing," she shares. "And the kids were able to join too which I thought was really awesome."

From zip lining on the actual ship to "walking the plank" and several beaches to visit when you disembark, Wilson says there was never a boring moment for her family. 

What filled the evenings and the "in-between moments" when they weren't so sure where to go next were the trivia nights, stage shows and themed parties.

"There was a White Night where everyone got to dress in white," she recalls. "And a school night, which we got dressed up for and then missed because we were going non-stop all day and all fell asleep!" 

When the kids were off to bed, Wilson took advantage of the quality productions put on by the talented entertainers onboard. They had a range of shows to choose from including the Marquee-like Musicology and Rock Anthem of the Ages and the adults-only shows in Black Circus. 

5. The community becomes one of your favourite aspects.

What surprised her the most though was the fact there were 3,000 people onboard, including guests, crew and entertainment, there was plenty of space to make it feel like it wasn't a bustling city. 

"It doesn't feel like there are that many people onboard," Wilson shares. "But there was a good mix of different ages and families and we didn't even go during school holiday time. We got to have so many fun chats with a just-retired couple who are spending the rest of their lives having the time of their life on a cruise. It's awesome!"

What struck Wilson in particular though, was the fondness she carried for all those who travelled with her. In five days, she says the feeling of coming together to holiday gave her an overwhelming sense of joy.

"One night, we went to a show where the crowd came on stage. I just thought it was so nice. Everyone was laughing and everyone came together," she recalls fondly. "I got teary thinking about this unique sense of community. It was so good. A normal holiday situation would usually mean people stick to themselves, but cruising isn't like that at all. 

She adds, "I'm not the most social person but I've walked away knowing different groups of people and we all follow each other on Instagram now!"

"We weren't ready to go," she laughs. "We just didn't want to get off. But now I know what it's like and I've got my bearings after being a first-timer and I'm going again, this time to New Zealand. And it will be two weeks long, so the perfect amount of time to experience cruising all over again."

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P&O launches ‘80s and ‘90s themed mini cruises to Amsterdam from £89

Sounds great!

P&O is offering two-day ‘80s and ‘90s mini cruises to the Netherlands from £89.

If you’re curious about going on a cruise but not sure you could manage a long trip, look no further because P&O is offering short cruises to the Netherlands, perfect for you to give it a try.

The cruise line company has a wave of deals on mini cruises so you don’t have to splash out. But these aren’t just any old cruises, they are ‘80s and ‘90s themed cruises playing music from both decades for all those who love a bit of nostalgia.

First-time cruisers can travel between Hull and Rotterdam, and go on a day trip to Amsterdam, with return ticket prices starting from £89 per person.

The mini cruises include a two-night stay in an en-suite cabin, sailing across the North Sea from Hull to Rotterdam and back.

These short themed cruises will be filled with music, fun and entertainment for all to enjoy on board during the journey. 

The Jam’d Mini Cruise welcomes guests to party like it’s 1985 and prepare for a mini cruise full of the ‘nuttiest, loudest and best loved tracks from the ’80s onwards’.

Live tribute bands The Jam’d and Ultimate Madnezz will play on board to keep the ‘80s party flowing as it sets sail for Rotterdam on Friday, March 8th 2024.

And that’s not all – when you arrive in Rotterdam, you’ll also enjoy return coach transfers to Amsterdam for your day trip.

A P&O spokesperson said: “The Jam’d’ are now the UK’s best-known and most popular tribute to the live performance and sound of The Jam, and are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking three.”

The ’90s Mini Cruise sets sail from Hull on Friday, February 23rd 2024, offering guests a nostalgic throwback filled with all your favourite music of the decade.

P&O promises a voyage packed full of incredible entertainment including live bands, DJ’s, and a dynamic live production on stage – all while you sail to the Netherlands.

Entertainment will be provided by Ultra 90s – a ‘premier Dance Anthem Production Show’, which promises to ‘take you back to the most exciting musical movement in decades – the unforgettable era of dance anthems!’

Take That tribute band Re-Take That will also be performing.

After a night of entertainment, cruisers will disembark the ship in Rotterdam, and take a coach for a day trip to Amsterdam.

Holidaymakers can explore the city’s elaborate canals lined with beautiful architecture and visit art galleries and museums before tucking into local cuisine. Whatever you choose to do in this fascinating city, you’re sure to have a fantastic time on a short Amsterdam break.

So, if you’re thinking about trying a cruise and love the ‘80s and ‘90s, you can book a ticket today on a P&O Ferries Amsterdam Mini-Cruise and make the most of a short break in the ‘Dam. Click HERE to book and find out more.

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Things are getting more expensive, again…

In bad news for holidaymakers, the cost of getting a new passport is set to rise once again. The Home Office has confirmed that passport fees are set to rise by more than 7% from tomorrow, under new proposals. This means the cost of online applications within the UK, for anyone aged 16 and over, will increase from £82.50 to £88.50.

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Children under 16 will also see an increase in passport costs, with the price rising to £57.50 from £53.50. Overseas and postal applications will also rise at a similar level, with postal increasing to £100 for adults and £69 for children, and an online overseas application rising to £101 for adults and £65.50 for children.

The new charges will officially be in place from tomorrow, Thursday April 11th. Last year passport fees increased by around 9%, back in February 2023.

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The Home Office said in a statement: “The new fees will help ensure that income from these applications better meets the cost of delivering passport and associated operations, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation. “The Government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.

“The fees contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders. “The increase will also help enable the Government to continue improving its services.”

Passport fees to rise within weeks as Home Office confirms new prices

In bad news for holidaymakers, the cost of getting a new passport is set to rise once again. The Home Office has confirmed that passport fees are set to rise by more than 7% next month, under new proposals. This means the cost of online applications within the UK, for anyone aged 16 and over, will increase from £82.50 to £88.50.

While the changes are still subject to parliamentary approval, if passed they will be in place from April 11th. Last year passport fees increased by around 9%, back in February 2023.

Enter the competition to win a ticket

If you’re dreaming of catching a jet plane to just about anywhere, well Wizz Air have launched a holiday deal where the mystery location isn’t revealed until you land.

The Hungarian airline will take a plane full of holiday hopefuls from London Gatwick for a four-day mystery getaway as part of its #LetsGetLostwithWIZZ campaign.

Those who win a ticket to the unknown location, will turn up to London Gatwick on March 7th to board a Wizz Air flight for ‘four days of fun , including cultural, culinary and adventure activities’ – it could turn out to be the trip of a lifetime!

To be in with a chance of winning a seat on the flight, UK residents can visit the Wizz Air’s Instagram page and follow the prompts on the Let’s Get Lost London pinned post.

“Entries close on February 22nd at 00.01am”, the low-cost airline says. 

The lucky chosen ones will be able to bring a plus one on the trip and winners will be contacted via Instagram.

In a post shared to its official Instagram page, the airline put: “It’s time to get onboard our latest venture to the unknown with Let’s Get Lost London, departing from London Gatwick to…

“Do this by the 22nd February and you could be in with a chance of departing with us on an exciting flight to the unknown.

“The trip will take place between 7th – 10th March. Open to UK residents only, please make sure you’re following WIZZ on Instagram and that your profile is public.”

If you’re wondering whether you’ll need your bathing suit, suncream, hiking boots, rain coat or winter woollies, don’t worry, the 35 lucky winners will be told the climate to pack for a few days before the trip.

No other clues will be given away until touch down in the unknown destination.

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UK Wizz Air Managing Director, Marion Geoffroy said: “We love connecting our passengers to new countries, allowing them to meet new people and try new experiences. 

“Going on a flight to an unknown destination is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we are pleased to be able to offer this to lucky winners here in the UK.

“Let’s Get Lost is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our British passengers and we hope to continue serving them as they travel the world and make new memories.”

Wizz Air flies to more than 70 destinations from the UK. Last year, the most popular destinations among Brits included Morocco, Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Spain.

It is unclear whether the airline will jet the 35 lucky ticket holders and plus ones off to one of its more popular destination choices, or whether it will choose to take them somewhere a little more alternative and secluded.

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We are just coming to the end of our 14 night Sky Princess cruise to the Baltic and these are my views about the current comparison of the 2 lines on similar ships.

Ship decor:- Princess wins this hands down if like us you appreciate glitz. This is most noticeable in the Atrium which is where in the Piazza, as Princess call deck 5, there is live music every night from the party band and other on board entertainers, with lots of dancing to pop music mainly from the 60s through to the 90s.

In comparison Britannia's Atrium resembles a John Lewis store, although probably less exciting.

Food, choice and standard; again a win for Princess all the way from the buffet, with far wider choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, through to the MDR dinner menus, not forgetting Alfredos included pizza restaurant and the free room service menu.

Service standards; here again Princess are the winners. The reason for this I would attribute to the way the senior hotel staff manage their teams, and are not afraid to get stuck in themselves. But even more apparent is the friendly approach they give to their work, as a wheelchair user's carer, there is always someone to help you remove a chair or push the wheelchair, and when talking to the staff they all seem to want to go out of their way to make your holiday special.

Entertainment; we did not go to any theatre shows or even the Vista lounge entertainment, but from listening to other passengers, the standard and variety is probably on a par with P&O. We tended to eat around 7:30 and spent the rest of the evening in the Piazza listening to the music and enjoying watching a full dance floor. Here again Princess excel, in addition to the party band, they have 3 or 4 groups of other musicians who also perform in the Piazza, and the standard of these musicians is on a par with the very best we have seen on P&O, and far better than the average.

Trying to find areas where P&O are better is not easy, however the Princess "Dine my way" pre booking system is, IMO, an even bigger disaster than P&Os app system. I probably left it too late to pre-book our dining times and could not find anything later than 6:20 for any night. As a result we were never ready in time, and could not change to any later time, so we gave up trying and just went when we were ready. But this proved problematic, we prefer a sharing table, but the dining room hosts only wanted to offer tables for 2, we had to insist on them opening a new sharing table, however this often meant delays in filling the table, and frequently a less than full table.

Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our Princess cruise, but it was helped that we had excellent weather, very little rain, it was never too hot and had lots of sunshine.

Of course Princess prices are much higher than P&O and we would probably not book with them unless it was a special offer deal, and even then we probably paid about 15-20% more, although we did have the plus package which also includes specially coffees, all soft drinks and water, and free wi fi. In addition as Elite Captains circle members we get free laundry and 10% discount on all shopping on board, and that discount does extend to any OBC.

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31 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: COMPARING PRINCESS WITH P&O.   We are just coming to the end of our 14 night Sky Princess cruise to the Baltic and these are my views about the current comparison of the 2 lines on similar ships. Ship decor:- Princess wins this hands down if like us you appreciate glitz. This is most noticeable in the Atrium which is where in the Piazza, as Princess call deck 5, there is live music every night from the party band and other on board entertainers, with lots of dancing to pop music mainly from the 60s through to the 90s. In comparison Britannia's Atrium resembles a John Lewis store, although probably less exciting.   Food, choice and standard; again a win for Princess all the way from the buffet, with far wider choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, through to the MDR dinner menus, not forgetting Alfredos included pizza restaurant and the free room service menu.   Service standards; here again Princess are the winners. The reason for this I would attribute to the way the senior hotel staff manage their teams, and are not afraid to get stuck in themselves. But even more apparent is the friendly approach they give to their work, as a wheelchair user's carer, there is always someone to help you remove a chair or push the wheelchair, and when talking to the staff they all seem to want to go out of their way to make your holiday special.   Entertainment; we did not go to any theatre shows or even the Vista lounge entertainment, but from listening to other passengers, the standard and variety is probably on a par with P&O. We tended to eat around 7:30 and spent the rest of the evening in the Piazza listening to the music and enjoying watching a full dance floor. Here again Princess excel, in addition to the party band, they have 3 or 4 groups of other musicians who also perform in the Piazza, and the standard of these musicians is on a par with the very best we have seen on P&O, and far better than the average.   Trying to find areas where P&O are better is not easy, however the Princess "Dine my way" pre booking system is, IMO, an even bigger disaster than P&Os app system. I probably left it too late to pre-book our dining times and could not find anything later than 6:20 for any night. As a result we were never ready in time, and could not change to any later time, so we gave up trying and just went when we were ready. But this proved problematic, we prefer a sharing table, but the dining room hosts only wanted to offer tables for 2, we had to insist on them opening a new sharing table, however this often meant delays in filling the table, and frequently a less than full table.   Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our Princess cruise, but it was helped that we had excellent weather, very little rain, it was never too hot and had lots of sunshine. Of course Princess prices are much higher than P&O and we would probably not book with them unless it was a special offer deal, and even then we probably paid about 15-20% more, although we did have the plus package which also includes specially coffees, all soft drinks and water, and free wi fi. In addition as Elite Captains circle members we get free laundry and 10% discount on all shopping on board, and that discount does extend to any OBC.  

To be honest, the ease of getting a table for two would be a big plus for me.

Glad to hear you had a good time 

Gettingwarmer

45 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: COMPARING PRINCESS WITH P&O.   We are just coming to the end of our 14 night Sky Princess cruise to the Baltic and these are my views about the current comparison of the 2 lines on similar ships. Ship decor:- Princess wins this hands down if like us you appreciate glitz. This is most noticeable in the Atrium which is where in the Piazza, as Princess call deck 5, there is live music every night from the party band and other on board entertainers, with lots of dancing to pop music mainly from the 60s through to the 90s. In comparison Britannia's Atrium resembles a John Lewis store, although probably less exciting.   Food, choice and standard; again a win for Princess all the way from the buffet, with far wider choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, through to the MDR dinner menus, not forgetting Alfredos included pizza restaurant and the free room service menu.   Service standards; here again Princess are the winners. The reason for this I would attribute to the way the senior hotel staff manage their teams, and are not afraid to get stuck in themselves. But even more apparent is the friendly approach they give to their work, as a wheelchair user's carer, there is always someone to help you remove a chair or push the wheelchair, and when talking to the staff they all seem to want to go out of their way to make your holiday special.   Entertainment; we did not go to any theatre shows or even the Vista lounge entertainment, but from listening to other passengers, the standard and variety is probably on a par with P&O. We tended to eat around 7:30 and spent the rest of the evening in the Piazza listening to the music and enjoying watching a full dance floor. Here again Princess excel, in addition to the party band, they have 3 or 4 groups of other musicians who also perform in the Piazza, and the standard of these musicians is on a par with the very best we have seen on P&O, and far better than the average.   Trying to find areas where P&O are better is not easy, however the Princess "Dine my way" pre booking system is, IMO, an even bigger disaster than P&Os app system. I probably left it too late to pre-book our dining times and could not find anything later than 6:20 for any night. As a result we were never ready in time, and could not change to any later time, so we gave up trying and just went when we were ready. But this proved problematic, we prefer a sharing table, but the dining room hosts only wanted to offer tables for 2, we had to insist on them opening a new sharing table, however this often meant delays in filling the table, and frequently a less than full table.   Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our Princess cruise, but it was helped that we had excellent weather, very little rain, it was never too hot and had lots of sunshine. Of course Princess prices are much higher than P&O and we would probably not book with them unless it was a special offer deal, and even then we probably paid about 15-20% more, although we did have the plus package which also includes specially coffees, all soft drinks and water, and free wi fi. In addition as Elite Captains circle members we get free laundry and 10% discount on all shopping on board, and that discount does extend to any OBC.  

We have also thoroughly enjoyed this Princess Cruise. So much better than our recent Iona cruise in respect of drink availability, entertainment and stateroom design. It does seem you had problems dining and you want to share but if you book your table at your first opportunity, after final payment or when you book, you have every chance of getting a table for two which is what most people want. We have several cruises booked on Princess and P&O but would not travel on Iona again or Arvia. Unfortunately the new Princess ships being built are on the same sort of design  but larger and have those horrible thin cabins. Not for us.

I would like to thank @Selbourne for his very good account of his Britannia cruise. 

• Jul 21 Host Hattie changed the title to Comparing Princess with P&O

Some menus from Princess to compare 

There is a separate vegan, gluten free menu. 

On my last Princess cruise I discovered, quite by accident, a huge selection of cakes in the buffet on the last sea day, at about 11.30 am. It was an amazing display. Lots of choice and of course people piled their plates up high. 

I would tend to agree with most of that but the one thing that I found a problem, and because you had a wheelchair alongside didn't, was trying to find a seat in some of the bars.

Travelmadoldie

We do agree with TerrierJohn.

We travelled back to UK from Barbados in March on Britannia in a suite and in June on Sky.

 in a mini suite.

These are the same ship in essence.

But, unfortunately, there was no comparison between them. Sky and Princess were a far better experience. From the food, particularly in the buffet (far more choice each day), the attitude of the staff and the general cleanliness of the ship.

One of the things on Princess that we appreciate is the ability, as Elites, to send washing to the laundry on a daily basis as well as the mini bar setup.

The only advantage we had on P and O in a suite(apart from the size of the cabin) was having breakfast in the Epicurean.

And, each year, Princess alters their itineraries as opposed to P and O repeating the same.

1 hour ago, Travelmadoldie said: We do agree with TerrierJohn. We travelled back to UK from Barbados in March on Britannia in a suite and in June on Sky.  in a mini suite. These are the same ship in essence. But, unfortunately, there was no comparison between them. Sky and Princess were a far better experience. From the food, particularly in the buffet (far more choice each day), the attitude of the staff and the general cleanliness of the ship. One of the things on Princess that we appreciate is the ability, as Elites, to send washing to the laundry on a daily basis as well as the mini bar setup. The only advantage we had on P and O in a suite(apart from the size of the cabin) was having breakfast in the Epicurean. And, each year, Princess alters their itineraries as opposed to P and O repeating the same.    

Princess have T shirts with their regular cruses on.I have one. P&O have only recently repeated the same itineraries for a season as with Iona. But tend not to with other ships , Aurora, Arcadia Ventura.

Never sailed with Princess but the dancing to pop music in the atrium sounds great. Always thought P&O were missing out with this, unless you stay up late.  Recently on Britannia the Crystal room was jam packed for the silent disco, on other evenings it was half full. Not wanting to take away from the pax who enjoy ballroom dancing as I quite enjoy watching but they need to maybe alternate evenings.

I’m not a young raver (late 50’s) would just like to have a dance a bit earlier before my hot choc

AndyMichelle

46 minutes ago, Dobbers said: Never sailed with Princess but the dancing to pop music in the atrium sounds great. Always thought P&O were missing out with this, unless you stay up late.  Recently on Britannia the Crystal room was jam packed for the silent disco, on other evenings it was half full. Not wanting to take away from the pax who enjoy ballroom dancing as I quite enjoy watching but they need to maybe alternate evenings. I’m not a young raver (late 50’s) would just like to have a dance a bit earlier before my hot choc

Plenty of dancing going on throughout the evening on Britannia in the Live Lounge? 

14 hours ago, AndyMichelle said: Plenty of dancing going on throughout the evening on Britannia in the Live Lounge? 

The Live lounge is far too small for the size of the ship, if you are not there early its standing room only.

2 hours ago, CCFC said: The Live lounge is far too small for the size of the ship, if you are not there early its standing room only.

It does get busy but we always managed to get a seat, arriving at various times. 

Just lucky perhaps. 

Love so much about both but it is so subjective. However, for us:

- Princess is FAR superior food-wise in terms of quality of MDR food: overall we find there’s a better selection, less bland, less cheap tasting - with a few exceptions. Buffet food is much better on Princess - not amazing but better quality and fresher tasting! And the cakes are less synthetic. Sometimes P&O buffet food is like the stuff left at the end of a wake. But P&O are much better for specialty dining.

- accommodation: we typically do suites on P&O and mini suites on Princess. For us a wrap-around Princess mini suite is easily as good as a P&O suite, and of course is at a fraction of the cost. Whereas we have found the P&O mini suites on Iona poor: little more than a gimmick.

- entertainment: I waver on this, but currently Princess ticks more of the boxes for us whereas P&O are a bit “stereotypical cruise ship” and tacky. Yet there still are some real gems on P&O.

- dealing with issues on board: P&O are ok but Princess are even more efficient. And it’s less of a battle with Princess. With P&O I’ve never felt they really give a hoot.

- ordering/booking when on board: P&O’s “app” is just about functional but is very limited. Princess’s app, despite its flaws, is much better and more useful. Could easily book restaurants for us two and with others we had befriended at almost any time we wanted.

- Princess often for us feels more like like a “classic cruise” (incl. a touch dated here and there perhaps, so that’s arguably a positive and negative) whereas P&O (on the larger ships) really has felt a bit more down market. I know some folk love to clutch their fake pearls in horror when cruises are referred to as holiday camps at sea but P&O are increasingly giving off that vibe for us. And I used to like a good holiday camp. Now that’s fine for the demographic they are clearly aiming for but when I want a touch of affordable “luxury” without ridiculous prices, Princess deliver on that front for us more easily.

20 hours ago, Travelmadoldie said: We do agree with TerrierJohn. We travelled back to UK from Barbados in March on Britannia in a suite and in June on Sky.  in a mini suite. These are the same ship in essence. But, unfortunately, there was no comparison between them. Sky and Princess were a far better experience. From the food, particularly in the buffet (far more choice each day), the attitude of the staff and the general cleanliness of the ship. One of the things on Princess that we appreciate is the ability, as Elites, to send washing to the laundry on a daily basis as well as the mini bar setup. The only advantage we had on P and O in a suite(apart from the size of the cabin) was having breakfast in the Epicurean. And, each year, Princess alters their itineraries as opposed to P and O repeating the same.    

We had our first suite experience last year on Enchanted Princess, we are also Elite in the loyalty club. The perks are good on Princess for a suite, far better than P&O suite perks. However if I was booking a balcony I would book P&O over Princess, as I prefer P&O MDR food over Princess and the casual dining options on Iona are better. However I do agree buffet on Ventura/Azura, which is the only non Iona/Arvia I have done in recent pre covid years, is poor for choice. I have to say in 4 Iona cruises and one Arvia cruise I only had one poor main course in the evening.   

 Just adding a few more comments about Sky Princess. 

The disembarkation went very smoothly and ahead of schedule, we were given a time of 8;25 which is our favoured time. We were a little later and found that most Yellow 2 cases had been collected, and our 3 were together and looking very lonely. Clearly this system is much better than P&Os one of keeping the old embarkation labels by deck, and why is it that they cannot keep passengers luggage together, Princess, Celebrity and RCI all manage it.

Cabin toiletries are Lotus Spa, with handwash and body lotion on the wash basin, and shower gel and shampoo and conditioner in the shower.

We had 2 facecloths which were changed daily, however the bath towels were much smaller than those on P&O, but still adequate.

We had turndown service every evening, but no pillow chocs.

Overall we had a thoroughly enjoyable cruise on Sky Princess, and we are looking forward now to next May's Med cruise on her, but before that we have a March Canaries cruise on Iona, which I am sure we wil equallyl enjoy.

3 minutes ago, terrierjohn said:  Just adding a few more comments about Sky Princess.    The disembarkation went very smoothly and ahead of schedule, we were given a time of 8;25 which is our favoured time. We were a little later and found that most Yellow 2 cases had been collected, and our 3 were together and looking very lonely. Clearly this system is much better than P&Os one of keeping the old embarkation labels by deck, and why is it that they cannot keep passengers luggage together, Princess, Celebrity and RCI all manage it. Cabin toiletries are Lotus Spa, with handwash and body lotion on the wash basin, and shower gel and shampoo and conditioner in the shower. We had 2 facecloths which were changed daily, however the bath towels were much smaller than those on P&O, but still adequate. We had turndown service every evening, but no pillow chocs. Overall we had a thoroughly enjoyable cruise on Sky Princess, and we are looking forward now to next May's Med cruise on her, but before that we have a Narch Canaries cruise on Iona, which I am sure we wil equallyl enjoy.  

Our disembarkation on Crown Princess was an absolute shambles . They were late in getting the luggage off and so there’s were no porters to help. We were told by the staff on shore that we should have arranged assistance!!!! Major row time. Put us off them altogether. Never had any problem in any of our 50+ P&O disembarkations. We enjoyed Princess but it was no better than our P&O cruises. 

On 7/21/2023 at 9:40 PM, daiB said: Princess have T shirts with their regular cruses on.I have one. P&O have only recently repeated the same itineraries for a season as with Iona. But tend not to with other ships , Aurora, Arcadia Ventura.

Aurora and Arcadia these days are pretty much doing very samey itineraries Dai - the only thing they do is switch around which ship does which itinerary each year... They are indeed different to the larger ships but they really are aren't changing much.

One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

1 minute ago, terrierjohn said: One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

Sorry to hear this John ,hope the Mrs stays clear of it and you get better soon .

1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

Sorry to hear this. We are both fine and hope it keeps that way. I wish you well and that you recover quickly. 

5 hours ago, terrierjohn said: One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

Sorry to hear this, I hope that you aren't too ill.

Have you checked on the box of test kits ? they have a use by date on them.

6 hours ago, terrierjohn said: One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

Oh no, sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon and make a good long term recovery 

8 hours ago, terrierjohn said: One extra feature I seem to have brought home from the cruise is covid, tested positive this morning, after feeling fairly ropey over the weekend. Thought it might be the vicious strain of tonsillitis doing the rounds, as I have a sore throat, and of course i have no idea if the old test kits are still accurate.

Really sorry to hear this, not a great souvenir. I hope you are soon starting to feel better.  

We really enjoyed this cruise for all the reasons you have covered. We self-disembarked at 6.40 am and were driving out of the port gates by 6.50 am, which resulted in an easy drive home as it was Saturday.    

We are on Sky Princess again October 24 for a Canaries cruise and also paid the £75 pp (refundable) as a future cruise deposit.  I do have 2 further P&O cruises in the future, both 35 nights, which I am sure we will enjoy as we have already adjusted our expectations having taken 2 P&O cruises already this year.

3 hours ago, Josy1953 said: Sorry to hear this, I hope that you aren't too ill. Have you checked on the box of test kits ? they have a use by date on them.

Yes they seem to have at least 2, one was 2024 the other 2022, so maybe I only have half covid, however the test line was so dark it was almost purple!!

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