Having read reviews about this particular cruise I am amazed at people's comments.

The outward flight from Birmingham on 10th Dec was delayed over 2 hours but nonetheless there was no drastic delay. On the return journey, yes we did receive notification the day before that there would be a 10 hour delay but P&O did their best and at least we were allowed a cabin (if not our original one) until 6.30 p.m. Whilst in the cabin on that Friday we received further written notification that the flight was delayed a further 2 hours but we could keep our cabin until 9.00 p.m. We left the ship at 1.00 a.m. (not 11.00 as someone quoted) and were given bottles of water. Unfortunately on arrival at Barbados airport there was nothing open but this was neither the fault of P&O or Thomson Airways. People should be aware that once through departure lounges personnel of P&O and Thomson would not be allowed as they would have no boarding cards etc.

In effect, we gained an extra day in Barbados. This was better than being taken to the airport and left there for some 12 hours. We were free to eat in any dining room, attend shows, or whatever. Read more