Pride of Bilbao Mini Cruise

moonraker711

Has anyone got any prices of food and drink on board?
Thanks

hartcjhart

not specific prices but in the bars not much cheaper than pubs,restaurants vary,cafeteria type restaurant is about the same as BHS/M&S type place,
Langans upmarket but reasonabley priced

beedeedee

You will be a bit of a captive audience on board. We take a few sandwiches/snacks/drinks of our own, as apart from crisps, there's not many snack type things available. The meals are OK, but not particuarly cheap. Langans is nice for a treat. I think it was about £60 for two.

hm71_2

I know this is an old thread but rather than start a new one... I wondered if anyone could tell me what the pool was like on board? is it on deck on inside heated etc.. going in Oct and didn't know wether to take a cossie.

davetrousers

Wikipedia says the pool is on deck 2, which sounds like it is indoor

sally06

hm71 wrote: »

I know this is an old thread but rather than start a new one... I wondered if anyone could tell me what the pool was like on board? is it on deck on inside heated etc.. going in Oct and didn't know wether to take a cossie.

I was on this ship last month and the pool was a real disappointment:( It was more like a large bath. There was supposed to be a jacuzzi, but it's not there anymore. Is there anything else you would like to know about the ship?

hm71_2

oohh thats a worry! taking my 12 yr old and I think she intended to swim a lot! I s'pose a main concern is the food onboard costs etc... also when you get to spain is there a beach/shops withing walkin distance? not taking the car and don't fancy coach trips.
many thanks

ferryenthusiast

The swimming pool is certainly small and is located on Deck 2, this is underneath the Car Decks. There are some pictures on my website here (Pride of Bilbao).

The ship berths in Santurtzi which is the Port of Bilbao, I can honestly say I have never seen a beach within walking distance. There are some shops but not many, you are probably better off catching a local train from near the port into Bilbao itself. If you ask the crew I am sure they will be able to help with directions.

There are three restaurants onboard

Self Service which at first glance may seem cheaper than the alternatives but to be honest I never eat here as the quality is like any Self Service a bit hit and miss.
Then there is the Carvery, this is a fixed price menu (three course - eat as much as you like buffet) you simply pay for drinks ontop. This would be my recommended choice.
At the top end there is the West End Langans Brasserie.

hm71_2

Thanks ferryenthusiast, I don't suppose you know roughly what cabins are situated where particular the 5000 numbered cabins.

davetrousers

hm71 wrote: »

o. also when you get to Spain is there a beach/shops within walking distance? not taking the car and don't fancy coach trips.
many thanks

I think you only get about 4 hours in Bilbao

seven-day-weekend

The ferry port is actually at Santurtzi, not Bilbao, about 15 km away. AFAIK there are only a few hours on shore.

There are bars and restaurants but I did not see much in the way of shops, neither did I see a beach.

The pride of Bilbao does do excursions to the Guggenheim Museum and other things.

The swimming pool is indoors on deck two, I don't swim so I have not been in it.

Various bars and restaurants, the food is not too badly priced in the self-service and portions are large.

We take a travel kettle, tea/coffee, drinks, snacks and sandwiches with us otherwise it can get a bit pricey. Also wine and bottle opener!