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I did this a month ago, I accompanied a chap with a disability, my first trip abroad. We were allowed off early because of his disability, and got down into the luggage hall when there was only a few people there, it took me an hour to find his case, by then the hall was full of people, luckily were allowed to bypass the queues. There was a lovely lady who was matching the luggage from each cabin and placing them together but the rest of the staff were unhelpful. After we got the car the queues out of the carpark were awful with people closing their cars as close as possible to stop anyone joining. P and O aren't interested at the end of the cruise. I found the English staff on board were borderline rude but the mostly Asian staff couldn't do enough to help.
@@gravydavy4188so sorry to hear of your experience, it really shouldn't be like that.. other cruise lines with larger ship seem to handle the situation better. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 👍👍😎
Very useful video thanks. We are on MS RV next month and your comments about PAYG vs AI was good to know but I had heard that there are two options on drinks packages, one with alcohol and one for just soft drinks/water/tea & coffee as standard full board only provides coffee with breakfast and nothing else, not even water. So wanted to ask if this was your experience too and if so, do you know how much this is ?
@@stevenleigh1283 hi thanks for your question, we did not notice a soft drinks package, but they may well offer that. but to be honest drinks are not expensive, tea and coffee / fruit juice are provided with breakfast but no other meal, yet a kettle is provided in your cabin with tea and coffee, but not milk ? you would need to buy bottled water for your kettle, don't use tap water . One other point is when "on the water cruising" afternoon tea / coffee / cake is provided for free on the top deck ( which is very popular) and you can get refills. I just bought a large water (1.5 lt) with lunch and dinner every day It was very cheap. Hope you Have a wonderful time as we did 😎🙂👍
@@TravelswiththeRussells many thanks for your reply on the drinks situation. Couple of other questions if I may (1) We have paid for the 'full' tour package while on our 7 night cruise (also staying in Cairo & Red Sea), but know that there will also be extra tours. Did you do any e.g. Abu Simbel or Karnak at night and if so , were they worth it. (2) Did you pay for wifi on the boat and was it worth it ? (3) I know that you said you had to pay up front for tips and we have been made aware of this, so apart from people off the ship, did you feel obliged to tip any staff on the ship at all ? Thanks again, we're very much looking forward to our trip.
@@stevenleigh1283 Abu Simbel is a absolute must do it's a early start and long trip but it is worth it 100% don't miss out on it. , Karnak is a fantastic temple, and the sound and light show on the evening trip is fabulous. We have been on 7 Nile cruises and have visited Egypt over 10 times so have done most things including the hot air balloon over valley of the kings which is great 👍 and you can book on the cruise , tipping is away of life in Egypt, so yes we tipped everyone personally on the ship, 🚢 waiters, bar staff, cabin steward, and also the tour guide and there bus drivers, I tip in Egyptian currency, but all currency is welcome £$€¥. If you can get hold of 1 dollar bills they are great for little tips, coins eg £1 €1 are difficult for Egyptians to change into Egyptian cash, they are taken greatfuly but prefer dollar bills or Egyptian cash. One other thing is take some Idodium ( or other products) with you for upset stomach better safe than sorry hopefully you won't need it, but it happens a lot no matter how careful you might be. 👍😎 You will have a great holiday.. forgot to say WiFi we didn't bother with it.
YOU DESERVED THAT COFFEE AFTER THOSE UPHILL WALKS! eNJOYED IT. We are back in Pathos on 15th September 2024. Only 4 wks to go yipee. Phil & Ellie Alvers Wallasey Wirral! Thanks.
😂 thanks again, lol the hills and steps seem to be getting more difficult for us. Hope you have a great time in Paphos, Julie and I will be about while you are there so if you see us out and about come and say hello 👍
@@SueB-o5g hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍😎, to answer your questions we had a standard cabin, midships, we had no noticeable engine noise or noise from other cabins, but we did hear from other people on the ship that had some noise issues, near the back of the ship or at the front. I think it's just luck 🤞
Ive been 7 times to the market from nile crusies, I love the place, just a shame its so hard to get flights/nile cruise from the Uk(Manchester)other than to the red sea coast.Its changed a lot since my first time there in 2006 the market was a dirt road lol
Hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍 yes it's not as easy to get flights direct from Manchester to Luxor as it once was, I believe that TUI are flying into Luxor again from November 2024 for Nile cruises. Hope that happens 🙏😎
Hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍 yes it's not as easy to get flights direct from Manchester to Luxor as it once was, I believe that TUI are flying into Luxor again from November 2024 for Nile cruises. Hope that happens 🙏😎 our first time in Aswan was 32 years ago we love the whole Nile experience ever since
@@mahmoudnayel2932 hi yes I totally appreciate and understand that, just they do seem a little over zelus, but better safe than sorry 👍🙏 thanks for watching and commenting 👍😎
Thanks; was in pathos by your walk in 2023 september. Evrythimg fine, but harbour dissapointing due to North African hawkers trying to get us to eat in their restaraunts. Glad i subbed though thanks!
@@leannechew790 no still not got any more info, people have contacted me with lots of ideas but nothing that I find credible. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 👍😎
Hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍 yes it often takes a year or two to adjust to the slower pace of life in Cyprus, and moving from a city to a small village can be very different. We lived and worked in Kato Paphos for many years then retired to the village of Tala where we still have a holiday home and visit very often, so different to city life in the UK (where we are based now)
@@martynkitchen1565 hi yes it was booked with Johnson holidays, it was £2069 for two, departing from Manchester, full board on cruise and all inclusive at hotel. Thanks for watching 👍😎
Ahoy, Nigel and Julie, back at it again with another exciting adventure. Today, we're setting sail on the cruise ship Ambassador Ambience, and we've got something special for you - a tour of our outside cabin, Category 11, cabin 9151 on deck 9. So, fasten your seatbelts, or should I say, "life vests," as we embark on this virtual journey! As you can see, this cabin offers a breathtaking view of the open sea. The natural light floods in, giving you a fantastic taste of that ocean breeze and the sound of waves gently lapping against the ship.
That socket, with the pins at 45 degrees, is an Austrlian one. Not surprising as the ship was part of P&O Australia for a good number of years. You can buy adaptors where the pins can move so suitable for US and Aus/NZ.
I was told in paphos harbour you can’t get Amber leaf at the airport but it’s clearly in your video. I’m really hoping I haven’t been had over from the local shop
@@SirD83 hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍😎, I hope your Amber leaf is okay, I have heard in the past of some of the kiosks selling fake cigs and tobacco, ( in from the Turkish side) I will keep my fingers crossed for you 🤞 and hope all is good 👍
@@TravelswiththeRussells Yes you last video said privet video ! and I thought you are with the QUEEN of Egypt Nefertet in shower room I felt jealous & wish me to have Nefertet in bath to sing here window cleaning song
@@shaheenkhan-ke5dethanks for watching and commenting 😎 👍 there are travel agents at the hotel everyday in the mornings you can book trips to Luxor ( best for great temples and sites, Karnak, luxor, valley of kings / queens and more ) or Ciaro ( Pyramids) hotel reception will advise you if required.
@@LadyInfluenza hi thanks for watching and commenting,😎👍 to answer your questions the WiFi is good in the reception area, but no signal in the rooms or around the pools or beach areas. I have been to Egypt many many times and at all times of the year and never found it cold ( even in january) so windy on the red sea yes (most year round ) but cold I have never found it cold. October is a lovely time of year to visit as it's not blistering hot like June July August 🥵🔥🥵