BLJ1

I'm still having problems, emailed celebrity who sent me a link, which although got on website can't search. Annoying thing is I have already booked but want to up grade to a S/V balcony on the Edge next July, they are all sold, so trying to keep an eye on things in case one should come up. My TA is also looking for me. Thanks for relplies 

Hello is anyone else having problems with the website ? I'm trying to search for a cruise and it's just going to a blank page, this have been happening for some while now. 😫

Thank you everyone, I've been to see TA today and have rebooked for next year on The Edge, Celebrity, we paid extra but as this years cruise was for my 60th and the ship looks really good we decided to go for it. 😎

1 hour ago, edinburgher said:

BLJ1, such bad luck to have not one but two itineraries cancelled or changed, but it is likely to be for safety reasons.

Think you were wise to cancel.

 

We have done more than one itinerary in that area and all the good ports have gone apart from Muscat, one of our favorites. Fujairah and Khor Al Fakkan offer little.

 

As for the Caribbean, hurricane season usually finishes around the end of November. We joined E1 on Nov 25th last year and had wonderful weather throughout. It was actually too hot for us at times.

 

Hope you find something.

 

 

Hi we have now decided to cancel this trip and I'm currently looking for something else, thinking about the Caribbean but have been to most of the islands and a bit worried about the rainy season, due to work commitments we have to go in November, any suggestions, l like the weather to be hot. 

Thank you for your replies, unfortunately have received an email to day from Marella, they have changed the itinerary, which gives 2 extra sea days, however they have also changed two of the stops, which I am not happy about. I may have a refund which is an option they are offering, just not sure where to go instead, thinking of Thailand, but so disappointed at the moment, I need to have a long think about, thanks again much appreciated

Thank you, I would not want to use the cart, due to the cruelty. I'm not that fit, however, I think if I take my time then should be Ok.  I have had a telephone no of a driver recommended by someone on Trip advisor who visits there quite frequently so will probably give him a ring and hopefully book him. Thanks again

Hi, is anyone going on this cruise? I have put a few posts out, but no replies. Does anyone have any advice on trips, we want to go to Petra, thinking of booking a driver before we Cruise. Just myself and Husband, we don't normally book excursions with the Cruise Ships as they are expensive, any info really would be gratefully appreciated, we haven't travelled to the Middle east before.  

Could anyone out there advise if I will need different currency for the various stops as in the Itinerary  below :

• Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan
• Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan
• Port Rashid (for Dubai), United Arab Emirates
• Port Rashid (for Dubai), United Arab Emirates
• Manama, Bahrain
• Doha, Qatar
• Sir Bani Yas (Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates
• Port Zayed (for Abu Dhabi), United Arab Emirates
• Khasab, Oman
• Port Sultan Qaboos (for Muscat), Oman

Hello, I havve booked on this cruise and recived an email from TUI this week, with our details etc, I have copied this for from the need to know section....

 guests who are embarking or disembarking in Muscat will now need to apply for their visas before they travel. This must be done at least one week prior to arriving in Oman and will be valid for one month from the date of purchase. Please visit https://www.cibtvisas.co.uk/marella for specific visa requirements and prices for your cruise.

I have also looked on line and trying to find out more about Visas on other sites as I have a feeling that TUI could be making money on this 

Hi

Any body going on this Cruise, I've been looking for Roll Call and not been able to find one. I'm wondering about visa's and excursions

Yes 1959  definitely produced some wonderful women  😉. Already getting excited for my Cruise.  Marella sounds good, looking forward to the entertainment as was getting a bit bored with the other cruise ships...only 6months to wait 😨… 6 months to lose weight....still no Roll Call ahh well just might have the ship to ourselves lol 

Thank you, I'm sure I can manage with 1 towel a day and as for the food I'm trying hard to lose weight so that might help just a little bit 😏lol....I'm looking forward to it. 

Thanks again 🤞

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your replies, much appreciated. I know I've done the right thing, I've always sailed with Celebrity or the Royal Caribbean, but judging by the reviews I don't think there's going to be that much difference. I will be happy to come back with a Tan and memories... Thanks again and hope you all enjoy your next holidays 😎XX 

Hello everyone, finally decided and have swapped the Corfu cruise for the Arabian 1 in November on Discovery, what a performance to do this !!!  Will have to look for something else to do now for my 60th, friend of mine trying to get me to do a zip wire in North Wales !! who knows might go for it. Lexdisic have you booked this ?, I've been looking for Roll Call but can't find one...

Yes it's hard work 😎... and to top it all my other half just came in and suggested we stick to the Corfu stay and cruise !!! 

Thank you both for your replies. This is looking good at the moment, the other side of it is that we booked last year for a stay and cruise to Corfu with Marella in September, we booked as my partner always get problems booking dates off, however he's now going self employed sodas are not a problem. It's also my 60th and  don't really want to be in Corfu for that. I've worked out the prices and to be honest it's working out slightly cheaper for the Arabian cruise (that's what TUI are calling it).  One of the main factors for me is weather I like it hot !! 

Hello, I have a few questions so here goes, thinking of booking a Cruise on the Marella Discovery, never sailed with Marella before, any advice etc greatly appreciated.  This is the Itinerary, the date is Nov 7 for 14 Nights, I'm wondering about the weather and if these places are safe to visit ?  :- 

• Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan
• Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan
• Port Rashid (for Dubai), Dubai and Emirates
• Port Rashid (for Dubai), Dubai and Emirates
• Manama, Bahrain
• Doha, Qatar
• Sir Bani Yas (Abu Dhabi), Dubai and Emirates
• Port Zayed (for Abu Dhabi), Dubai and Emirates
• Khasab, Oman
• Port Sultan Qaboos (for Muscat), Oman 

Thank you everyone for kind assistance, due to my partner only being able to have annual leave in September, we have now booked a Southern Caribbean Cruise. Keeping our fingers crossed, and may if possible look at rebooking it for November (depending if my partners employers have a change of heart !!!)

Hi having some problems with this at the moment, hopefully should get message on here readable now .

7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fl

· Nassau,Bahamas

· Cruising

· CharlotteAmalie, St. Thomas

· Philipsburg, St. Maarten

· Cruising

· Cruising

· Orlando(Port Canaveral), Fl

Flights:

Out boundGatwick on the 15th of se leaving at 12.25 arriving in Orlando international at16.50 local time

ReturningOrlando International on the 26th of September leaving at 17.35 - 07.05 intoGatwick the next morning

One nightpre stay on the 15th in the Caribe Royale Orlando

3nights post stay 23rd - 26th of Septemberin same hotel

Any suggestions greatly appreciated have thought of an Asian Fly/Cruise but coming up really expensive

Thanks for our reply

Itinerary

Barcelona,SpainPalmaDe Mallorca, SpainMarseille,FranceFlorence/Pisa(La Spezia), ItalyRome(Civitavecchia), ItalyNaples(Capri), ItalyBarcelona,Spain

Look forward to any views about these

Hi

I've cruised quite a lot, but never in September, we are now looking for a fly/cruise form UK, around the 17th September but not sure where to go, as I love the sun so must be somewhere hot. Any suggestions much appreciated. Thinking about the Caribbean

Cheers

BLJ1

Hi

Thinking about taking a Caribbean Cruise, in September, my 87 year old mum and 13 year old granddaughter may also be coming.

Any advice on what the sea will be like then i.e. calm or a bit choppy as my mum has sea sickness before and it's now putting her off.

Also not sure whether to have inside or balcony cabins, myself and partner always have a balcony but this is going to be costly with my mum and granddaughter, , who wants a cabin between them, so we are not looking at a family cabin.

Will the weather be hot ? as I enjoy the sun and relaxing by the pool.

Any advice etc greatly appreciated

Hi

We have cruised a number of times as a couple, however, this year my 13 yr. old granddaughter and 87 year old mother may be coming with us.

Due to my partners work we are limited as to when we can go, looking at end of August through to beginning of December. We are thinking of doing Southern Caribbean beginning of September, but I'm worried about the weather. We like it hot, need excursions to suit the various age groups and evening entertainment.

Looking for suggestions on where to cruise and when. We will be flying from UK, looking to do 10 to 14 days. Any help much appreciated

Firstly I must say that I can not thank you all enough for your replies, I have only just returned from a day out with my family (including my mother) we are making the most of the summer weather... we have decided to look at a lightweight travelling wheelchair, after a chat over a traditional Sunday dinner, with the family she is now quite happy to give it a try, thank goodness. I will let you all know what we decide, I am going to look at having assistance at embarkation and flying home, as stated I haven't had chance to have a good look at all your replies, again I thank you all.