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I think it's important that younger people know that about 95% of the clientele is 70+. This isnt to be ageist, but the market of this boat seems to be aimed only at the older customers. P&O should make this clearer in their brochure.
Any way blaa blaa yadda yadda, be interested to know about any other experiences like this...I have written to P&O about the pools thingy, we paid £4000 for three on this ship - I dont think it was cheap.
quote:Originally posted by jackieuk:I booked on Victoria because I was so impressed by the Oriana last year, and so thought it would be similar on the Victoria. Well it
Jackie,
You can never re-create the great vacation experience. It is like trying to find the perfect high. I was on the Rembrandt last August and had the time of my life. Trip and ship were not 100%perfect, but the mostly good parts were a near religious experience.
I just got off the SS Norway. I enjoyed the trip and ship, but not nearly the same way as the Rembrandt.
I lower expectations and look for the best.
If the entertainment is bad, I simply walk out. Tendering is chaotic at best and scary in rough waters.
The Victoria is a classic ship and they have quirks with their charm.
Newbuilds are much more practical, but have the personality of a Marriot with Marks and Spencer grafted onto a barge.
Entertainment has nothing to do with the physical ship, Jacuzzi's break on land too.
The Victoria can handle a gale better than any newbuild since she was built as a liner for rough ocean crossings.
quote:Originally posted by jackieuk:The 95% over 75 age group didnt add to the holiday ambience, most people retired to bed by 10 ish...
I had a similar experience on the Black Watch last year, however we still had a great time. The Victoria' s passengers tend to be the same set as Fred.Olsen's.
You should read the two reviews of the Black Watch in the "Readers Review" section - she's either a classic ship or a rusty old tub, take your pick!
I had heard that Victoria is very well maintained compared to other ships of a similar age? I suppose that it is all down to expectations and comparisons?
He also feels that the price you paid was a verygood one as the cheapest cabin on that particular cruise was $2000 pd/s per person, whereas you paid $4000 pd/s for 3 of you."
My friend is a long time cruiser with P&O and Orient lines and really knows what he is talking about.
Please don't yell at me, if you don't like what he has to say - this is his opinion and not mine.Diane
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