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Carnival have ordered four Excellence Class ships, two are on their way to P&O, one is off to Costa. The first will be named Iona. These will be 5200 guest capacity ships. However, we ask has one already arrived? The Helios Class at Aida has been floated out. The AidaNova. You might consider the Hyperion Class an equal class to the Royal Class, and if so, the Helios Class might give clues to the Excellence Class. The Helios offers up to 6,000 guests over 20 decks, 337 meters long, 42 meters wide which is daily standard for many ships, 184,000 GT. There are 23 bars and 17 restaurants, a casino, a water park, rock climbing walls, a gym and spa. The ship has a tropical theme. It will have the Pepper Robot to assist guests, that speak three languages. Go VIP in the two-storey penthouse suites with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Limelight on the Britannia has been so successful that the Iona
Sometimes the rumours spread so well they become reality – or not. Lets stop the rubbish.
Carnival have ordered four Excellence Class ships, the first will be named Iona. However, we ask has one already arrived?
We all like a party, but this is amazing. Is it the forerunner to the P&O Iona?
The IONA is the first in the Excellence class for P&O. (third in build)
While few of us mortals can afford suites, I totally get the splash out why not it’s our holiday approach.
The Steel Cutting is
Under construction at Fincantieri shipyard
At last, we have a video of the renewed Century Class ship; Marella Explorer!
Carnival have ordered four Excellence Class ships, the first will be named Iona. However, we ask has one already arrived?
Joyce Kettle, 74, a great grandmother
For many a world cruise is a dream, an ambition
Cruising is about dressing up for most people, but you can dress down
One of our favourite comedians, Funny Tucker is found, if you are lucky on the bigger ships.
Have you ever wondered how the food is planned and where it is made on a cruise ship. Jean went behind those huge silver revolving doors for Doris Visits,
The IONA is the first in the Excellence class for P&O. (third in build)
There are now quite few ships for sale, I counted five this morning as I was doing some work on the Fred Olsen page.
Louise Rankine on our Ventura chat site shared this great video of a chefs Parade.
While few of us mortals can afford suites, I totally get the splash out why not it’s our holiday approach.
This is still our favourite cruise route
At Doris Visits chat sites we encourage everyone to share their positive cruise experiences
The Steel Cutting is
Guides, destinations and tour films. Leave it running
Every place on a ship is different which makes it so interesting.
Strictly was another huge success for P&O in 2018 and the themed cruises will stay with them for 2019.
The Royal Class ships a Carnival ship, essentially operated by Princess Cruises. The lead ship is the Royal Princess and they have been hugely successful but it is unlikely there will be more of these as Carnival have now moved to a larger class of ship. The Excellence Class will become their main class of new family cruise ships across the brands although their are still two being built.
Britannia was built by Fincantieri at its shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. They are all 330 meters long, have 15 decks and carry 3,600 guests weighing approx 143,000 GT.
Launched in 2015, the Britannia has a cookery club, and unlike her sister ships a nightclub on deck 5 called The Limelight. On the main promenade deck there is a theatre at the front, night club at the back and a small ballroom in the middle called the Crystal Room. Below on deck 6 there is a casino and pub. See our film guides below.
One of the common questions on the Britannia chat site that comes up
This is a great look at the suite on C deck at the front.
Jean Visits the Britannia the fast 4min version.
The Britannia is a ship that has a very loyal fan base
No matter how many Doris Visits Destination Guides we publish here, our fantastic passengers have more tips to add in the chat sites.
By week 2 of a two-week cruise, when everyone starts to venture out, the premium dining restaurants can get full to capacity.
Whilst in her second home, the Brooklyn Cruise Port New York,
Like many regular cruisers we have been wowed by a lot of shows and great acts, but this beats all the shows we have seen. Astonishing
There are certain performers who make magic happen, Adam Allinson is one such entertainer.
The Grand class is a Princess / P&O class for Carnival. The class has developed and therefore has sub classes but they are essentially the same ship. In the main they have been built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone and Trieste, Italy.
They are essentially 290 meters long, they have 17 to 19 decks, with 13 to 15 decks as passenger decks. Capacity carries from 2,600 to first vessel, the Grand Princess, entered service in 1998.
Paul Ruck’s – The Cream of Clapton is a stunning tribute.
By week 2 of a two-week cruise, when everyone starts to venture out, the premium dining restaurants can get full to capacity.
Like many regular cruisers we have been wowed by a lot of shows and great acts, but this beats all the shows we have seen. Astonishing
Whilst there is almost endless food free
Everyone has a different cruise experience because there is so much choice
The Epicurean can be found on the three largest P&O ships
A Doris Visits tool to see all AZURA Future Cruises on one page
At last we have a new passenger area tour of the Ventura, and it is looking smart. Most of the refit was technical, shops and the addition of the Dixons franchise taking over camera and iPad sales, but it shows new carpets and the other smarter areas. Cruise Doris Visits Subscribe. Thank you What is […]
Like many regular cruisers we have been wowed by a lot of shows and great acts, but this beats all the shows we have seen. Astonishing
Louise Rankine on our Ventura chat site shared this great video of a chefs Parade.
David Taylor has been on the Ventura pre-Christmas
Everyone has a different cruise experience because there is so much choice
The Epicurean can be found on the three largest P&O ships
By week 2 of a two-week cruise, when everyone starts to venture out, the premium dining restaurants can get full to capacity.
This was a popular class of ship built between 2001 and 2010 and comes in may forms, from the Arcadia to the Queen Victoria at Cunard. The class being lead by the H&A ship MS Zuiderdam in 2002. The Spirit and Radiance class ships are similar. What varies is the inside which the Arcadia and Queen Victoria together can show. When the Arcadia was being built it had no central ballroom, which is why is was moved away from being the Queen Victoria and another was ordered with the ballroom interior. Amazing how the same ship can be so different. They are all around 290 meters, 1850 to 2350 guests, these are Panamax cruise ships, almost liners. To confuse matters Carnival now have a new Vista Class (Carnival).
The fifth Vista Class ship as ordered by Holland and America, the contract was switched to Cunard. She was meant to become the Queen Victoria, but there were concerns about the ballroom design which was of huge importance. The Arcadia as she is known now, ended up with no ballroom, 83,781 tons. 2,384 guests. 866 crew and exclusively for adults. The Arcadia had a huge refurbishment in 2017. Powered by Six Wärtsilä diesel engines, she attains nearly 52kw of power and 22 knots.The Arcadia has a theatre at the front, the middle of the ship sees the art gallery in widened corridor share the other side with a night club. That is used for classical recitals on many days at around 5pm. Marco Pierre White has his Ocean Grill on board. See our ship tour in the film section. The Arcadia is famous for its approx 99 day world cruise every year.
MARCO PIERRE WHITE The stamp of Marco Pierre White
This is a typical world route for the Arcadia that only misses out the winter! We mean ALL THE WINTER !
Everyone has a different cruise experience because there is so much choice
The adult-only ship is to get a Glass House!
Some people join a world cruise to avoid the winter sail out of Southampton,
By week 2 of a two-week cruise, when everyone starts to venture out, the premium dining restaurants can get full to capacity.
Great Belt Bridge – seen in Midnight Sun – Copenhagen was a great day.
Sun Class ship the Oceana was originally called the Ocean Princess. They are all around 261 meters, hold just over 2,000 guests and can travel at 21 knots.
The Aurora’s very last cruise as a family ship saw it covered in snow with many guests staying inside.
The Aurora is one of the most beautiful ships at sea without Christmas decorations,
We found ourselves asking, on this special route, did Dubrovnik make Game of Thrones, or
Maurice will not have wanted to be listed as a comedian, but he’s one of the funniest men
Sailing up the Hudson River into Brooklyn is quite a spectacle
Built by Meyer Werft at their shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, this was the first P&O ship we went on,
By week 2 of a two-week cruise, when everyone starts to venture out, the premium dining restaurants can get full to capacity.
