After the last check-in at a cruise port (Shanghai and on the Majestic Princess) I am blown away by the efficiency of P & O's embarkation procedures. We weren't allowed to even line-up to check-in until our scheduled time. This avoided long queues (to register, customs and immigration and security) and a quicker embarkation.
Once on board we quickly found our cabin. Wow, very impressed with our 'cheapo' digs. Our cabin is on the lowest passenger deck with a large window and plenty of room. The bathroom has a shower inside the bath, so for any passengers who have difficulty getting into the bath to shower, it is not ideal. In the cabin we have a small flat screen television and a two seater sofa with a small coffee table. The only drawback is lack of a mini fridge, but we managed without one.
The ship sailed at 2pm, shortly after our emergency evacuation/muster station drill. I am quite surprised to find the entire ship's passengers were mustered on deck 8's promenade deck. Previously all muster stations have always been inside one of the ship's lounges or theatres.
Muster station
The Pantry....a selection of serving areas offering various types of food.
There are about 10 to choose from.
Looking for seating to allow 6 of us to sit together. We managed to find something. The eating areas are made up of stools alongside high tables, chairs and benches with tables in middle, smaller tables with chairs and lounge-type chairs with small coffee style tables.
Swimming pool at aft of ship which caters for over 18 year olds.
Outdoor dining area overlooking the pool.
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