…d, Silver and Gold Leaf. It is easiest to think of them along the lines of airlines economy, business and first classes. I travelled in the premium Gold Leaf, and recommend you try stretching your budget to this. Travelling on the train is a unique experience and in this you travel in a two-level carriage with plush seating and glass dome for incredible sightseeing. On the lower level is a restaurant and open-air platform. The higher level ensures…
…lines carefully look at what the others offer to ensure you are making a fair fare comparison. Tip 7: Make sure you pack and bring the right things Do not bring too much luggage, as there is fairly limited storage. There is also an on-board laundry if you need to wash clothes. The dress code is casual during the day. Smart shirts and trousers for men and equivalent for women are suitable for most dinners. Guests are encouraged to wear a jacket an…
…m the water is. I made this video while on an excursion off P&O Cruises Britannia ship. Watch my Dominica Champagne Reef Snorkelling video:…
…included in the fare in their main in dining rooms. They are leisurely affairs served by attentive waiters and a chance to share your day’s experiences with your table companions. Production shows. Every night there will be at least one headline show or production show to attend. While many lines have their own theater companies that stage themed song and dance shows, others offer well-known Broadway and Las Vegas shows. Live music and karaoke. T…
…est had done his blessing, the three cranes lifted the hull piece into the air and along tracks to place it into the dry dock so the assembly of the ship could begin. Below are photos documenting the event, a time-lapse video showing the hull section making the journey into the dry dock and an audio podcast featuring the speech Mr Visone gave about the history of the keel laying and the ship, followed by an interview. The three cranes holding Silv…
…e you go. They may make you drowsy for a few hours, but resolve the problem. If you do not want to use medication here are some other tips: Try the pressure pads behind the ears or wrist bands. Both are available at drugstores and pharmacies. Eat ginger. Look at the horizon and get fresh air. Go on a river cruise as you will not suffer from motion sickness. If none of the above work, visit the medical centre as they will offer an injection which w…
…ip was, however, moving about too much on the first day to achieve much! Stair walking. I did not use the elevators to move around the ship. This meant never waiting but also burnt some calories every time I headed off somewhere. Sports Activities. Each day there was the opportunity to play table tennis or take part in other events. Afternoon Tea. I restricted myself to just one session of the gorgeous Cunard Afternoon Tea sessions each week. Thes…
…other up on Deck 12. This area could be accessed via two of the lifts on Staircase B using your Cruise Card or via a staircase that had a sign stating it was only for Grills guests. On Deck 12 are some shaded areas, comfortable loungers and during the day we were offered drinks, coffee, ice cream and in the afternoon during teatime a trolley came round with tea, sandwiches and cakes. Clarendon Fine Art Gallery The Clarendon Fine Art Gallery took u…
…ligence gathering techniques developed during the Cold War. Guest Questionnaire Those of us who had been on the previous leg were given a survey to complete (similar to the one usually done at the end of a cruise), and submit it at the Purser Desk. The questions were the same as the one for departing guests. Unlike many cruise lines I have been on the end-of-cruise survey process is a manual one still, whereas these tend to be done by the others o…
…ing the sun reflecting off the sea brightly and quite a bit of motion was fairly odd. The realisation of ending the voyage in Sydney started to feel real across the day. It started with receiving the disembarkation details, the end-of-voyage survey and a reminder letter from the Casino to cash out funds on my cruise card. These were not linked to my on-board account, and so had to be withdrawn separately. It was also the day that Australian Immigr…
…lf past nine. The drop off point was at the Northern end of it and it was fairly quiet. The clouds were low and it was hard to tell if the haze was the clouds or poor air pollution. The hop-on bus companies had a key stop for their routes close to the drop off point, but we decided to explore by foot and Metro. This was easy to navigate, as English signage was everywhere. All children in Shanghai learn English and so most of the people we encounte…
