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Q: Is it possible to buy duty free drinks on Oriana to take home on ones return to Southampton? I have been able to do this in previous cruises on Aurora but I wasn't able to when I went on Ventura in April. Has the policy changed?	5 answers 625 views
Submitted by: Macdonald, London - United Kingdom on 30th Jun 2009 Subject: P&O Cruises Oriana Western Europe Cruises Duty Free

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Answer by Neil & Ida Down, Southampton (30 Jun 09 15:47) to a QUESTION by Macdonald (30 Jun 09 14:21)

I would say at a guess that if the ship did not leave EU waters or call at a port, like Gibraltar, outside the EU then you would not be able to buy "Duty Free" goods. Purely a guess. ......Neil

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Comment by Ingle, Rugby (30 Jun 09 18:22) about an ANSWER by Neil & Ida Down (30 Jun 09 15:47)

When we did a 4 day "test" on Independence last month to Ireland, they were adding on UK VAT in all the shops because we were not leaving EU waters....Brian

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Comment by Wilson, Aston Flamville (30 Jun 09 16:36) about an ANSWER by Neil & Ida Down (30 Jun 09 15:47)

Hi Neil, I would have thought that but we went to Bruges to 'test' out the Ventura last September. No matter I know a nice little shop that can oblige in Bruges! Regards Lyn

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Answer by Wilson, Aston Flamville (30 Jun 09 15:25) to a QUESTION by Macdonald (30 Jun 09 14:21)

I have always bought duty free on the P&O boats either to take home or drink in your cabin. The only time they don't sell you bottles (or cartons of cigarettes) is when you do a mini cruise as they can't sort the billing out in a short cruise! As far as I know the policy has not changed, Regards Lyn

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Answer by Ingle, Rugby (30 Jun 09 15:21) to a QUESTION by Macdonald (30 Jun 09 14:21)

I bought soem duty free on Ventura in March and you could buy it on Aurora last month. Did you go to a port outside the EU, eg Gibraltar, Norway, as I believe this is a requirement for the ship to sell duty free...Brian

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