We had a terrible experience with P&O five years ago on the Oceana, cruising through the Panama Canal. Argumentative staff, cold food and dirty plates.

We said never again but we were persuaded to give them another chance and as we had not been to some of the islands before, we took the risk and book an Eastern Caribbean cruise on the Azura, leaving from Barbados on the 6th March. This is definitely our last P&O cruise.

We paid for a superior Balcony Stateroom which was well worth it. Our Steward, Connie, was very friendly and helpful throughout the cruise. The food in the second sitting restaurant was good but not spectacular. Well, that's the good bits. Read more