sodafountain Posted February 11, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Just had phone call, some parts are delayed (although the ship has gone to Tenerife), and is now delayed until 18th February. We are now on Spirit instead, from Monday, on deck 4 (we booked deck 6, they say it is similar), with outside cabin. We will then be moved to Island Escape on Friday, and they will pack our bags for us if we want (although would rather do that myself i think). As compensation, we get £50 each on board spend, plus £39 for the pre-booked cabin (and we still get our cabin as booked when we go back on the Island Escape). Sounds like a lot of trouble, but i'm on holiday, get to go on 2 different boats, and i have got my AI still (so can buy some nice tobacco things in the shop with my £139). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw1980 Posted February 11, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Still no phonecall for me :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its,only,me Posted February 11, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thats really good to hear that you are all settled SF , have a great time :cool: mrs.c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodafountain Posted February 11, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Still no phonecall for me :( I posted literally seconds after putting the phone down (happened to be on here and had just read your message and someone elses boarding in Tenerife, so it wasn't a big a shock as it might have been half an hour earlier). I expect they are getting through everyone, they rang my mobile, as i am at work, and i must have given them the number. Quite looking forward to a multi-ship holdiay, saves going on another holiday to test the Spirit now, only problem will be Friday if it still isn't ready, as The Spirit i believe will be heading off then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto9 Posted February 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh dear. What is happening to our Island Escape??? :confused: Anyhow, you're taking it the right way! :) Just enjoy!!:D Hope you have a great time. Mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted February 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Ooops! Island Escape - 1741 passengers Thomson Spirit - 1254 passengers 487 pasengers difference :eek: Another public relations disaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted February 11, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Although I feel so sorry for the people that are now not sailing on the good ship IE, think positive :D looked what happened to the Thomson Dream coming into service not ready....1000000s of complaints perhaps Thomson don't want the same scenario ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted February 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Ooops!Island Escape - 1741 passengers Thomson Spirit - 1254 passengers 487 pasengers difference :eek: Another public relations disaster? Hot bedding Dave..easy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw1980 Posted February 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Well, spoke to various people in order to get an answer this afternoon. Apparantely we will be on the Spirit for the whole week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted February 11, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have a mail :D Ah Hiya Hun Apparantly we have had an email from Thomsons to say she isnt sailing today with passengers on it, they want to ensure it is right before they put passenger on it so are sending out on its own, people are being told on check in its the spirit and being given 50 pounds onboard credit as a gesture Lets hope it all gets sorted quickly. Thanks for letting me know, its amazing how quick you get it, its good to have inside information isnt it Have a good weekend, speak to you soon Regards ******** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodafountain Posted February 11, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Well, spoke to various people in order to get an answer this afternoon. Apparantely we will be on the Spirit for the whole week! Be interesting then, she definately said IE would be back for 18th, and we'd move across to it (and even have cabin we booked), can't see Spirit being any longer, as it has to be in Sharm for the 24th Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw1980 Posted February 11, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Be interesting then, she definately said IE would be back for 18th, and we'd move across to it (and even have cabin we booked), can't see Spirit being any longer, as it has to be in Sharm for the 24th Feb. Yeah, that is what I'm expecting tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniebu Posted February 11, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh golly - thats the date we sail fri 18th - i will take my kindle along and try and let everyone know what its like ---- though ive never sailed on her before !!! ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilly_mc Posted February 11, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Oh golly - thats the date we sail fri 18th - i will take my kindle along and try and let everyone know what its like ---- though ive never sailed on her before !!! ronnie Sorry to hear there is set backs with IE but pleased everyone seems to be taking it in their stride. Looking forward to reports on what work has been done (been on her twice before) I am due to sail on her in April and have a favour to ask. My Husband and I have been taking dancing lessons and would welcome the posibility to try out doing the waltz or salsa. Is there opportunities to do this? Would love feedback if there is a dancing class on and/or a tea dance or time to waltz. Is there anyhting on the daily paper so I can plan it into my "itinerary" Would never have noticed in the past as I loved pop dancing but didn't dance much as last time I was on her I was over 10 stone heavier (and generally hid in the crowds watching)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaming Rover Posted February 13, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 13, 2011 we are on her 21st feb and also been taking dancing lessons how funny is that will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaming Rover Posted February 13, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 13, 2011 we are on her 21st feb and also been taking dancing lessons how funny is that will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Babe 48 Posted February 17, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi Anyone know the latest on the Island Escape for this weekend? We are boarding at Gran Canaria on Saturday. Very excited by wondering what is happening with the ship. Any news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PizzaLover Posted February 17, 2011 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm due to be joining IE in Tenerife, tomorrow (18th) I just spoke to "Tina" at Thomson, and asked if IE would be sailing tomorrow. She said, "Oh yes," in a cheery call-centre sort of way. But I somehow suspect that she'd have said the same thing this time last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted February 17, 2011 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Rather a cryptic type message on the Thomson boards :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekco Posted February 17, 2011 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Rather a cryptic type message on the Thomson boards :confused: I knew it!! Didn't I say the other day there was something funny going on. I was looking at the cruise going on the 25th Feb. on the IE on Monday night and there was plenty of cabins left at 11.00pm. Next morning at 10.00am it was missing along with the Red Sea cruise leaving the day before. That's why we booked AI in a hotel in Sharm. Smelled a rat then so I wouldn't be surprised as I believe that the Spirit doesn't carry as many passengers so we would have been bounced off for definite.:eek::eek: Really glad we didn't book on Monday night now as we don't have holiday flexibility on that week.:eek: Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronniebu Posted February 17, 2011 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We are joining the IE tomorrow from Tenerife - flying from Bournmouth, havn't heard anything from Thompsons about any change of plan .... will give you an update sometime tomorrow night - if the Kindle connects !! I don't care which boat we are on, just want some sun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekco Posted February 17, 2011 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2011 We are joining the IE tomorrow from Tenerife - flying from Bournmouth, havn't heard anything from Thompsons about any change of plan .... will give you an update sometime tomorrow night - if the Kindle connects !! I don't care which boat we are on, just want some sun ! Have a nice holiday anyway. It looks like it's the week after that's the problem. Look forward to your update, if you can.:):) Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonrunner Posted February 17, 2011 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Was told at 1615hrs today that the balcony deluxe cabin I booked was unavailable as it has not been refurbished, I was due to travel tomorrow. (I had been intouch with my travel agent to find out whether they could find out if Island Escape was definitely sailing). I wonder if I had not contacted them them I would have been informed at check in that the cabin was not available. I booked this cruise because I wanted a balcony - I have now cancelled and have been given a full refund. I am gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekco Posted February 17, 2011 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What a shame! It's not as if you can jump onto a last minute as it's half term next week and the prices are sky high until mid-week.:) I've just seen a nice little 5* AI at Sharm el Sheikh on Thursday 7 nights £492 from Leeds/Bradford, same place we're going to. Very nice, not the same I know but needs must. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonrunner Posted February 17, 2011 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What a shame! It's not as if you can jump onto a last minute as it's half term next week and the prices are sky high until mid-week.:) I've just seen a nice little 5* AI at Sharm el Sheikh on Thursday 7 nights £492 from Leeds/Bradford, same place we're going to. Very nice, not the same I know but needs must. Jan That would have been nice, but unfortunately stuck with school hols as I was travelling with just my teenage daughter who has exams next half term. (Hubby is in america skiing at present so that makes it worse!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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