The Harpers 5 Posted October 12, 2019 Report Share Posted October 12, 2019 Got my brochure today, so excited. Fancy 35 night Caribbean in 2022. Anyone else got theirs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countrygirl 237 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Yes got our brochure on Friday looks interesting. Unfortunately can’t book that far in advance. But we do have a 35 night cruise on Ventura booked for Feb 2020. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Harpers 5 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 Something to look forward to then. is it the one that calls at New Orleans? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afcandrew 369 Posted October 13, 2019 Report Share Posted October 13, 2019 I also received the brochure yesterday. It seems that some people have got a full (195 page) edition whilst others have got an extended 'pamphlet' just listing all the cruises. The full brochure is a bit wasted on me really as I am only interested in Arcadia and Aurora these days. As I am on Arcadia for 39 nights in early 2021, I might have been interested in something for late Summer/Early Autumn 2021 but there is little on offer to satisfy my choices. I think I'll probably hope to get a late deal on another cruise line for the latter stages of 2021. The brochure strikes me as being quite different in style to those in previous years. It seems consistent with the current evolution that appears to be happening at P&O. Lots of use of the word "adventure" and trying to make out that if you go with P&O your are a traveller, not a tourist. There is a 4-page spread on Iona unsurprisingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countrygirl 237 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 21 hours ago, The Harpers said: Something to look forward to then. is it the one that calls at New Orleans? Yes, looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruise addict 164 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 Something to read in a wet autumn day. Just received the information booklet for our Christmas cruise on the Arcadia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afcandrew 369 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 I've had chance to have a good look through the brochure now and it is very clear that they are slanting their marketing heavily towards a younger demographic. The photos of 'passengers', i.e. Models, in the brochure feature mainly 30/40 somethings, which may possibly end up being the situation on Iona but probably not on the other ships! I do understand why they are doing this but some in that age may feel it a mis-representation of a cruise they sail on. I have also seen a half-page ad in the London Evening Standard aimed at a younger demographic too, suggesting a typical day on Iona will be Glacier Hiking in the morning and crafting a new Gin in Iona's distillery in the afternoon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sinbad10 757 Posted October 20, 2019 Report Share Posted October 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, afcandrew said: I've had chance to have a good look through the brochure now and it is very clear that they are slanting their marketing heavily towards a younger demographic. The photos of 'passengers', i.e. Models, in the brochure feature mainly 30/40 somethings, which may possibly end up being the situation on Iona but probably not on the other ships! I do understand why they are doing this but some in that age may feel it a mis-representation of a cruise they sail on. I have also seen a half-page ad in the London Evening Standard aimed at a younger demographic too, suggesting a typical day on Iona will be Glacier Hiking in the morning and crafting a new Gin in Iona's distillery in the afternoon... Younger clientele in general spend more money whilst onboard and you cannot blame P&O for looking for new younger cruises to replace those older more traditional ones that will be no longer able to cruise with P&O. they have to look at the future and have to fill Iona and another large ship in 2022. HLM, afcandrew and Davybe 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pks1702 6 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I think P&O thinks I am booking a full deck! 2torts and HLM 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 172 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I knew prices had gone up but that’s ridiculous.... I hope they have sorted it out for you.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afcandrew 369 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 The dreaded P&O IT system strikes again.... Will they ever sort it out??????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Countrygirl 237 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I wonder how much ON BOARD CREDIT you would have got?🤔 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afcandrew 369 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, Countrygirl said: I wonder how much ON BOARD CREDIT you would have got?🤔 On a standard inside cabin? Probably none but £30 if lucky 😂. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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