My First Cruise

[williamlc]

I am about to go on my first cruise, on the Aurora, whats it like? most grateful.

Thanks

William

[stanleyman]

Only seen it from the Isle of Wight but it is big, pointed at one end, quite a good looking ship, well lit and it affects the telly as it goes past. Have a good trip.

[nfn]

cruises are lovely. you get to see all kinds of interesting places (if you're lucky). For me tho it was a bit like a cross between very expensive Butlins and the Arndale Centre. Just my opinion tho, it obviously depends on the boat

[jno]

bah, my screen closed down when I tried to post. Well, I mainly was trying to say that cruise lines make much money out of day trips so try to arrange your own; there are often operators on the quayside offering the same thing much cheaper. Depends exactly where you are, of course.

[andy-hughes]

As you will know by now, the Aurora has 'formal' and 'semi-formal' nights for dinner. if you don;t wish to dress up, avoid the large dining rooms on these nights - you can count on one hand the people who don;t wear full evening dress (tuxedo and black tie for men) on those evenings, or suits on the 'semi-formal' nights.

The Aurora is a fabulous ship, the staff are wonderful, all facilities are amazing, and the whole experience, pound for pound, is the best value ever.

Do tip your cabin steward and your table waiters in cash - some Brits just don't bother, and these people do work really hard to make your stay comfortable, so remember, and reward appropriately.

If you have a birthday or aniversary, advise the Head Waiter in your dining room, he'll have a 'barber's shop quartet' of waiters to sing an appropriate greeting, and you can have a cake made as well.

I am deeply envious, and already saving for our next trip on this ship.Enjoy yourself.

[jno]

heading for Madeira right now, I see (actually I can't see anything on the webcam because it's the middle of the night)

http://www.pocruises.com/ships/aurora/webcam/home.htm

have fun

[auntiebertie]

Suggest you go to cruisecritic.com and click on the 'boards' link - you will find lots of information