Ever fancied a cruise? Mumsnetters needed for VIP day on Azura, one of P&O Cruises family-friendly ships - all aboard here! NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

Are you tempted by the idea of a cruise but not sure it's right for your family? Why not check it out on dry land for the day and see how you like it...
P&O Cruises have asked to find MNers and their families to attend an exclusive day on Azura, one of their four family friendly cruise ships.

Here's what P&O Cruises say about the ship: "Azura was designed with families in mind, with large children's areas, entertainment and clubs for all ages. Taking a holiday on Azura or one of our other family-friendly ships means that you can have the best of both worlds - fun and companionship for your children whilst stealing some 'me' time for you too."

The event will take place on Saturday 31st August in Southampton and will include:

• A full day on the ship 10am-2.30pm

• A tour of the cruise ship

• Time for your DCs to try the facilities in the children's clubs

• Full lunch on-board with special surprise guest

Each Mumsnetter will also receive a goodie bag full of treats from the White Company as a thank you and your DCs will also receive a goodie bag of their own.

Those of you who are selected to attend the day will be required to come back to a thread on MN to share your experiences and answer a few questions. We'd also love it if you could take some photos of your day on your smartphone and upload these to the feedback thread so we can see what you got up to.

P&O Cruises would also like those selected to record your day, and will provide MNers with a flipcam and a disposable camera for your DCs to use throughout the day. This footage may be used on the P&O Cruises website, pages on MN, social media channels and possibly in other marketing material so please only sign up if you're happy to do this.

P&O Cruises will pay for your train travel to and from Southampton or there is complimentary parking for all those who will drive to the event, and petrol costs for one car per family will also be covered.

This event is open to all Mumsnetters with at least one child under 16. All Mumsnetters and any child aged 16 or over will have to bring photo ID with them in order to clear standard security procedures.

So if you'd like to attend please sign up here.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Anyone heard yet?

[OneLittleToddleTerror]

Not me. I'm waiting to hear if anyone got the good news yet too.

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Is "end of tomorrow" close of business or midnight? Not desperate, oh no...

[LaVitaBellissima]

Not me

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

I'm waiting to book a ferry for that day if I'm not in.

[aristocat]

Any news?

[Snazzyenjoyingsummer]

If I remember right winners weren't going to be notified till the 18th or 19th August. So if you need to book other stuff you may have to take a chance.

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Michelle said above that people would be notified by the end of yesterday. Seeing that no one has come on to gloat about the email they received I assume that didn't happen.

I do wish they'd update the thread though, even just to say that it'll be tomorrow or whatever instead.

[OneLittleToddleTerror]

Snazzy

This is posted by MichelleMumsnet (MNHQ) at Tue 06-Aug-13 10:08:33

We will close this thread later on today and the MNers who are chosen will be notified by the end of tomorrow.

[Snazzyenjoyingsummer]

Oh OK, thanks, I hadn't seen that. I was working from my probably faulty memory of the dates mentioned on the questionnaire. I haven't heard anything either so looks like deadline has shifted.

[MichelleMumsnet]

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in letting people know if they've been selected. Things are taking slightly longer than anticipated, but bear with me, and I'll get back to you all asap!

[TheSkiingGardener]

We're in!!! Woohooooooo!

Who else is coming?

[OneLittleToddleTerror]

No email. I guess we didn't get selected.

[LaVitaBellissima]

No email either :(

[Spirael]

Nope, we're not wanted again. :(

[Spirael]

Although, if they only wanted one family then that might explain it!

[TheSkiingGardener]

E-mail only just came through to be fair, so they still could be on their way to others. However, if they only wanted one family, we probably ARE the closest to the ship....

[TheSkiingGardener]

That should have a next to ti!

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

Nope nothing here. Thought we were dead certs for this one.

[MichelleMumsnet]

Hi, the families have now been selected and emailed. If you have received an email then congratulations! If not, then please be sure to check back on the insight page for more event days later on.

[DespicableMa]

Aww gutted, thought we might be in with a chance for this one! Might have to challenge you for closest to ship though Skiing

[TheSkiingGardener]

Ok! If i stand upstairs I can currently see Ventura's funnel. We're in Ocean Village.

[DespicableMa]

Dammit, ok Ocean Village wins, I'm just outside Hythe so pretty close as the crow flies!

[GwendolineMaryLacey]

I am really gutted. I seem to be jinxed on these things and thought this one was in the bag.

Oh well, well done to all who got through, have a fabulous day. I'm off to book with Cunard again next year. Cobblers to P&O even though they are owned by the same company