campolady Posted October 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Clicked on the Thomson Cruise site this morning and found a completely new format. http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise/ At the top where you put in your cruise criteria it lists all UK airports but I cannot find a section for Cruise Only. Am I looking with my eyes shut or is this not an option anymore? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolythecat Posted October 8, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Web site is down now. I guess they are sorting things out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 8, 2015 hmmmm... still cant select a cabin while booking:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Clicked on the Thomson Cruise site this morning and found a completely new format. http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise/ At the top where you put in your cruise criteria it lists all UK airports but I cannot find a section for Cruise Only. Am I looking with my eyes shut or is this not an option anymore? Thanks. ahh yes... i see what you mean... there is no way to deselect the flights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 8, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted October 8, 2015 ahh yes... i see what you mean... there is no way to deselect the flights? Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 8, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Just had this reply on the Thomson FB page <<Hi Brenda, We are currently having some technical issues with cruise only bookings this morning I'm afraid, we are hoping this will be resolved shortly. ^Kayleigh>> So hopefully it is only a glitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2015 hopefully it a glitch?.... otherwise they have shot themselves in the foot a bit there havnt they? :rolleyes: there are always a lot of locals on cruise only holidays, especially in caribbean Barbados/jamaica) ... we have friends from jamaica who sailed over to mobay on the dream ta last year for christmas because it was cheaper than an air ticket would be at that time of year (they basically got a free cruise thrown in):cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topsey130 Posted October 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I saw a post somewhere over on one of the FB sites, querying the same thing. The reply they got was this option is only available in store......:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 9, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) I saw a post somewhere over on one of the FB sites, querying the same thing. The reply they got was this option is only available in store......:confused: Yes, I saw this too so sent another FB message to the Thomson page:- My message Does this mean that the Cruise Only option will be added to your new website or that in future we will always have to phone? Thomson Cruises reply Hi Brenda, I believe this will be added to the website. ^Melanie I am not holding my breath!!! Edited October 9, 2015 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) if you have to phone, that would mean that you have no way of knowing the flight price/cruise price/package price breakdown you cant track the cruise only prices (which incidentally is good way of seeing the availability of cabins) if you have to phone? and... they could (and probably would) quote you any price over the phone? which you would have no way of comparing Edited October 9, 2015 by geomagot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8ti Posted October 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2015 You may not be able to book your cabin but you can pay extra and book your seat on the plane. Looks like hand luggage has dropped down to 5k also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted October 9, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I saw a post somewhere over on one of the FB sites, querying the same thing. The reply they got was this option is only available in store......:confused: Conflicting advice from different sources within Thomsons ? Sounds like the right hand is unaware what the left hand is doing. A familiar tale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLYNAGP Posted October 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I do hope they sort this out. Living one 30 minutes from the port of Malaga we have already booked a cruise only on Thomson Spirit for Oct 2016 and will want to keep an eye on cruise only late deals on line for a late bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 10, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I do hope they sort this out. Living one 30 minutes from the port of Malaga we have already booked a cruise only on Thomson Spirit for Oct 2016 and will want to keep an eye on cruise only late deals on line for a late bargain Ditto for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julessmiles Posted October 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 10, 2015 This is the latest reply from Thomson on their FB page Hi Suzanne, We are currently unable to book cruise only online. You would need to visit your local store or contact our sales team on 0203 451 2682 to book a cruise only. ^Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julessmiles Posted October 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I do hope they sort this out. Living one 30 minutes from the port of Malaga we have already booked a cruise only on Thomson Spirit for Oct 2016 and will want to keep an eye on cruise only late deals on line for a late bargain You will have to keep an eye on prices by checking cruises including flights for now..... Can't believe they have done this though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISIN LINDA Posted October 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 10, 2015 This is the latest reply from Thomson on their FB page Hi Suzanne, We are currently unable to book cruise only online. You would need to visit your local store or contact our sales team on 0203 451 2682 to book a cruise only. ^Jodie But if you only want cruise only, you probably live in Spain etc, so how could you visit a local store :confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 10, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted October 10, 2015 But if you only want cruise only, you probably live in Spain etc, so how could you visit a local store :confused::confused: Exactly the point I put to Thomson after I read their comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookery Posted October 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 10, 2015 But if you only want cruise only, you probably live in Spain etc, so how could you visit a local store :confused::confused: I just looked on Cruise Deals and they are showing a 7 day cruise on Celebration departing Malaga on 28.4.16, sans flights so maybe one could book over t'phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted October 12, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Can't seem to find a stay and cruise option,cruise and stay yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 12, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 12, 2015 this new thoms wesite is absolute pants!:mad: probably constructed by a couple of strugging phd in economics students one night over a half eaten kebab in an islington bedsit:p:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anarita John Posted October 13, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I made a complaint about there being no option now to just book a cruise without flights using their website. Their reply was, Thank you for contacting Thomson Cruises. As our website is currently being updated we do not have the facility to book cruise only online. To book your cruise, please call 0044 203 451 2688 and choose option 1. We have a property in Paphos, Cyprus and have been on three cruises from Limassol, all booked at the last minute for good prices. The first cruise we did was the one that does two days in Ashdod, and we only paid £199 for a week. I would say they are going to have a lot of empty cabins, as, on some occasions, all the flights from the UK have been full, especially at Oct half term and Easter, but there have been cruises available without flights. There is a travel agent in Paphos who is an agent for Thomson (Century Travel) so we have the option to book through them, but it will be difficult for us to compare prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 14, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) I made a complaint about there being no option now to just book a cruise without flights using their website. Their reply was,Thank you for contacting Thomson Cruises. As our website is currently being updated we do not have the facility to book cruise only online. To book your cruise, please call 0044 203 451 2688 and choose option 1. We have a property in Paphos, Cyprus and have been on three cruises from Limassol, all booked at the last minute for good prices. The first cruise we did was the one that does two days in Ashdod, and we only paid £199 for a week. I would say they are going to have a lot of empty cabins, as, on some occasions, all the flights from the UK have been full, especially at Oct half term and Easter, but there have been cruises available without flights. There is a travel agent in Paphos who is an agent for Thomson (Century Travel) so we have the option to book through them, but it will be difficult for us to compare prices. Our friends rang Thomson yesterday as they now request to book a Cruise Only only to be told by the responder that she hadn't a clue how to book CO and couldn't tell them what cabins were available or even give them a price! Edited October 14, 2015 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted October 14, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 14, 2015 There is now a notice on the cruise page with a telephone no. for cruise only. So obviously they are reading this or a lot of people have been asking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomagot Posted October 14, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 14, 2015 still have to call them to book a cruise only.... cant book online (or track the price):( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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