viscount 9 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Morning All, We are considering taking a cruise over Christmas for the first time - round trip Southampton, not more than 10 days, preferably P&O. Any details of what to expect in terms of festvities on board would be welcome. We are not overly gregarious or partying types! (70+) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Land Ahoy 797 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Hi I can't comment on the Xmas ambience on a P&O cruise, I have only been on two festive cruises, one departing from the UK (Fred Olsen) taking in Xmas and the New Year and it was very good. We sailed to the Canaries and the weather once we sailed south was very good although sunbathing on Christmas day was a little strange. The entertainment was OK, they put on Pantomime although the "guest artists" weren't that great, most of the "named entertainers are all back in the UK performing in pantomimes. The other was with Princess in the Caribbean which wasn't quite as good, I suppose Xmas isn't celebrated as much in the USA as it in Europe. Although I did enjoy both my partner wasn't as impressed as I was, she missed not having family around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron 606 Report post Posted July 30, 2015 Wife will not let me go at christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaguar01 546 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Hello ron,same here,she will not budge.New Year ok but not i'm afraid Christmas. Rodger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RayO 153 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Although P&O made their best efforts with décor, ambience, food and entertainment: all of that ain't worth anything if the weather is really bad and most events have to be cancelled. Our Oriana Christmas cruise in 2004 has put us off sailing roundtrip Southampton in Winter for good. You may be lucky with the weather, but we weren't. The cruise was to the Canaries, but the whole 11 days was rock 'n' roll. The only relief was when in port. RayO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
viscount 9 Report post Posted July 31, 2015 Oh, well. It was just an idea, but it seems the general feeling is "Don't". We would have had a problem finding an animal sitter anyway, I suppose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Cumference 29 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 I have cruised over Christmas for the last three years - and loved every minute of it. The ship (public areas) is beautifully decorated, these are carols played over the sound system in a numbe rof places, there is a senior offices carol concert - and also a passenger choir sinigng carols - both in the Atrium. Christmas day is wonderful and the evening meal is just spectacular - the food jut keep on coming. On Boxing Day, there is a pantomime (Oh, yes, there is) in the theatre. If I wasn't otherwise engaged this year, i'd certainly be cruising over Christmas again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisedirector 6 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 new year cruise more fun to go on than Christmas from past experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alistair 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 Christmas cruises are wonderful - but only only child-free ships. Having experienced hoards of noisy indisciplined children on P&O at Christmas previously - never again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badmintongirl 8 Report post Posted August 2, 2015 Christmas in the Caribbean is fantastic have done it with p.o. 3 times and have booked this year back to back on azura so a month in the sun Christmas and new year. Great can't wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindad3066 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 We are on Queen Victoria over Christmas.....Southampton/ Canaries/ Southampton. We are at sea on Christmas Day and understand the Christmas decorations will be fab.. we've never cruised at Christmas before.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shetlander 188 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Oh, well. It was just an idea, but it seems the general feeling is "Don't". We would have had a problem finding an animal sitter anyway, I suppose! Some positive reports on this thread http://www.bolsovercruiseclub.com/forum/topic/3088-christmas-cruise/?hl=christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
