Constellation from Abu Dhabi to India - comments and experiences?

[travellerin1984]

Hi!

 

We are considering Constellation cruise from Abu Dhabi to India (Mangalore, Goa and Bombay) next January. I would like hear some experiences about the cruise and especially about the ports in India. Did you enjoy them? I am interested in visiting India but I am hesitant about the sea days. Might be to many for us... Especially when Constellation is a smaller ship. We've been to Dubai, Muscat and Abu Dhabi before so we are considering the cruise mainly because of the ports in India. I appreciate any comments! :)

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 2

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Wednesday, January 3 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1:00pm

Thursday, January 4 Muscat, Oman Noon 8:00pm

Friday, January 5 At Sea

Saturday, January 6 At Sea

Sunday, January 7 At Sea

Monday, January 8 Mangalore, India 9:00am 6:00pm

Tuesday, January 9 Goa (Mormugao), India 7:00am 6:00pm

Wednesday, January 10 Bombay (Mumbai), India 9:00am 6:00pm

Thursday, January 11 At Sea

Friday, January 12 At Sea

Saturday, January 13 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 11:00am 10:00pm

Sunday, January 14 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 5:00am

Edited January 5, 2017 by travellerin1984

[Orator]

Just back from this fantastic cruise! India was a land of contrast and traffic, traffic, traffic. Suggest in Goa you find a private tour since the ships tours were disappointing to many. Disembarkation was improved from the previous cruise since Indian Immigration was on board to process passengers. One take away for me is that India is grossly unprepared for tourism. Any problems we experienced were caused by Indian personnel at the ports. Celebrity has suggested some changes in procedures, but so far the local authorities aren't listening.

Many of the arriving flights to Abu Dhabi were in quite early (mine was 6:20 am). If you had a Celebrity transfer you were met at the airport and bused to a lovely Hotel for a really good breakfast. They also issued Seapass cards so no need to do that at Terminal. They then transported you you the ship. Very, very nice service.

I'm certain that you will have an interesting time.

[goldiegaylee]

We are scheduled to do this trip spring of 2018. Are you going to post a review ? Any information would be appreciated !

Thanks

[TxnAquarian]

This was fabulous cruise! Very unique and we really enjoyed ourselves. Mumbai is fascinating! I highly recommend it. My trip report is currently on this board for those who are looking into doing this trip.

 

 

Michael