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I know this is probably a stupid question to some, but can anyone tell me why it is 2 nights to Bilbao and only 1 back? We went Plymouth Santander last year and it was 1 night each way! Also anyone that has been on the Pride of Bilbao is there a swimming pool I can't find any mention of one on P&O website.

Thanks

Kaz, I've not looked at the P&O website so I'm only guessing, but here goes. If the journey is 36 hours & your outward journey sets off at (say) 2000 you'll have 2 nights & if your return journey sets off at 0800 then you'll only have one night onboard.

Can't help you with the swimming pool question.

Hi All

Thanks for that - here are the timings

Leave Portsmouth Wed evening 21:15 arrive Bilbao 8:30 Fri morning

Leave Bilbao Sat lunchtime 13:15 arrive Portsmouth 17:00 Sun teatime

There is a small pool in the depths of the boat just big enough for kids to have a splash about in. It is closed when the sea gets a bit choppy. There is also a small area for coffee right by the entrance. There is a cinema and a play area for kids. There is a reasonably large bar that puts on 'cabaret' type shows in the evenings and bingo etc during the day.

When we went a couple of years ago we took a kettle, a couple of bottles of wine and lots of crisps etc. Prices on board are a bit on the high side but as everyone says it is part of your holiday and should be enjoyed.

For me it is a lot better than the long drive and we will probably use it again next year.

Cheers

Years ago I went on the mini cruise from Portsmouth to Bilbao and it was 2 nights there and back and it was so choppy my friend, I and the kids were so ill I vowed never to go on it again. The Bay of Biscay in February definitely not a good idea. The pool is right down the bottom of the boat as far as I can remember and quite claustraphobic.

Sue

Certainly they charge for the cinema but I cant remember about the pool.

If I remember correctly, the cinema is actually quite expensive but it is a nice experience and certainly passes the time.