Miller Cruiser

Hi fastnloose, Afraid not. WiFi packages can be purchased on board. Had one once. It was so slow, we've not bothered since. We tend to find a bar on land and connect there.

Yes, they can be unlocked.

Afraid you have to wait until you are on board the ship. Enjoy your cruise, and your spa treatment.

Think the MDR closed at nine. The buffet is open a little later than this. Late night snacks such as curry and burgers available in the glass house after that.

We have annual travel insurance through our bank. Two cruises this year with Marella, one from USA, and no one has asked to see our travel insurance documents, even though we always take them.

Yes, you can book the specialty dining before you sale. No app for the main dining. You just turn up at the doors. If busy, usually after about 7.30, they provide a pager so that you can go and enjoy a drink before dining.

Hi, Didn't do the big bus tour. Did the Marella New York, New York tour. Highly recommend it. We also did the Statue of liberty tour on the second day. Also very good. At night, we walked to Times Square, had a look around, and then walked back to the ship

We were on the 2nd of July cruise, having joined the previous week. At least we were lucky and got to experience New York. Bimini was a nightmare for 800 passengers, who got stuck on the island until 9.30 after a tender ran aground and all tenders had to be cancelled. To be fair, we were all given £100 onboard credit and promised the same towards a future cruise. The transfer to La Romana was over five hours. Late departure to Manchester due to luggage loading problems. Over an hour waiting on the aircraft for steps to arrive before a very long wait for luggage at the carousel. TUI have been really quick to act on their promise of a pro rata refund. Over £3200 back on our credit card today.

All cruise so far have docked at the Manhattan terminal. An easy twenty five minute stroll to Times Square. We did the Everglades tour. Great fun.

Think the last time I checked, it was £10 more on the ship.

In 2019 you could book a package for all three speciality restaurants on Explorer 2. The cost was about £100. We have been on the ship since then and the package was no longer available. We have not seen it on any other ship either.

Enjoy the cruise. Must admit, a little envious, but only three weeks until we head off to the USA and join Discovery.

Posted on your roll call yesterday, as we too are on that cruise, flying from Manchester. We received a phone call from the TUI travel agent notifying us of the change about six weeks ago.

Jim, I'm sure you will enjoy it and it will be well worth while.

Hi Jim, There is a panoramic four hour tour on day one which takes in all the major sites, including Nine, Eleven. Easy on the legs, I believe.