P&O move the goalposts

P&O have recently announced that they are changing their ruling on customers consuming their own alcohol on board, and also to their dress code standards.

It seems that they are trying to move away from the Stag/Hen do parties, bringing their own booze on board, whilst dressed in fancy dress, and possibly annoying or upsetting the other guests.

Alcohol Policy.

Passengers are now only allowed to bring up to 1 litre of alcohol, (including spirits, wine and champagne) on board at embarkation. Any bottles of alcohol bought in port will be stored by the ship until their day of disembarkation.

Dress Code.

Dressing for dinner is one of the many highlights on a cruise and guests are expected to follow our dress codes, which change from night to night. There are two dress codes that can apply, effective in the majority of public areas after 6pm.

Fancy Dress.

Fancy dress: We don’t want to dampen anyone’s fun but coming into effect on 1 January 2018, fancy dress and/or novelty clothing will not be permitted on board. We reserve the right to deny embarkation to guests who are inappropriately dressed. Personalised and slogan clothing: In addition to the fancy dress policy, clothing personalised with images/slogans, and/or clothing that features offensive language, images or slogans, will not be allowed on board at any time. 

Football shirts.

Football shirts will only be allowed during the day up until 6pm.

I have personally heard a lot of customers complaining, especially after a mini cruise. They were not happy with the behaviour of groups of friends, obviously there for a Stag or Hen-do.

So what do you think about these new rules?

Do you agree with P&O?

or

Do you think that they are spoiling peoples fun on a cruise?