pinkpanther52 Posted March 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Honestly WHAT a Faff. - I booked my June cruise at a Thomsons Travel shop as frankly the website is rubbish. Anyhoo - I was not aware that if I booked that way I could do NOTHING online (well my bad for not investigating that first). Yesterday I went to book car parking and some excursions and could not believe that you just booked the excursion for the day. - No idea what time it left could be early morning, mid day or late afternoon. - Never Ever come across this on a cruise before. Having endured 45mins in the travel shop I sincerely hope that the cruise is better than the service I have had so far. Just looking for reassurance that once on board the experience is far far far better than that of the travel shops. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtt Posted March 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Honestly WHAT a Faff. - I booked my June cruise at a Thomsons Travel shop as frankly the website is rubbish. Anyhoo - I was not aware that if I booked that way I could do NOTHING online (well my bad for not investigating that first).Yesterday I went to book car parking and some excursions and could not believe that you just booked the excursion for the day. - No idea what time it left could be early morning, mid day or late afternoon. - Never Ever come across this on a cruise before. Having endured 45mins in the travel shop I sincerely hope that the cruise is better than the service I have had so far. Just looking for reassurance that once on board the experience is far far far better than that of the travel shops. :o you can book excursions online https://cruiseexcursions.tui.co.uk/?_ga=2.65638382.1585636113.1520351215-1039703397.1520351215 most of them leave early in the morning but sometimes there can be the half day ones departing in the afternoons, bt times are not known til onboard the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 6, 2018 The excursions are either a full day or half day If the ship leaves early evening or late afternoon the half days are usually morning and leave usually half an hour after docking or an hour after anchoring If the ship is in til later in the evening the excursions if 4hrs can be in the afternoon as well if enough cruisers book. If this is the case and your tickets are for morning and you prefer the afternoon you can change them at destination services on the ship once they arrive in your cabin or vice versa. You use your booking reference on your confirmation on the link given above to book on line. Excursions are little more expensive when booked on the ship but you may wish to attend the seminar on your second day (usually the sea day) to find out about the trips available from the Destinations Team Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gate54 Posted March 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2018 You can often book parking using the internet for cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okavango Posted March 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 7, 2018 You can often book parking using the internet for cheaper. Usually around 25% less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther52 Posted March 7, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted March 7, 2018 you can book excursions online https://cruiseexcursions.tui.co.uk/?_ga=2.65638382.1585636113.1520351215-1039703397.1520351215 most of them leave early in the morning but sometimes there can be the half day ones departing in the afternoons, bt times are not known til onboard the ship Thanks for that vital sign. The Thompson’s staff told me I was not allowed to do that.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther52 Posted March 7, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted March 7, 2018 The excursions are either a full day or half day If the ship leaves early evening or late afternoon the half days are usually morning and leave usually half an hour after docking or an hour after anchoring If the ship is in til later in the evening the excursions if 4hrs can be in the afternoon as well if enough cruisers book. If this is the case and your tickets are for morning and you prefer the afternoon you can change them at destination services on the ship once they arrive in your cabin or vice versa. You use your booking reference on your confirmation on the link given above to book on line. Excursions are little more expensive when booked on the ship but you may wish to attend the seminar on your second day (usually the sea day) to find out about the trips available from the Destinations Team Enjoy Yes it was one of the half day ones I wanted to go on but ONLY if it was in the morning. If they cannot guarantee that I won’t book. Seams a crazy system. All of the other cruises I have been on you can pick a time. I know exactly which excursion I want to do so will just wait to see the situation on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther52 Posted March 7, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I eventually got my parking booked at The Thomsons shop. Was less than I could find online so let’s hope it works out OK I am not exactly confident they have done everything correctly at this point :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I eventually got my parking booked at The Thomsons shop. Was less than I could find online so let’s hope it works out OK I am not exactly confident they have done everything correctly at this point :confused: Try checking the booking with the parking supplier . Sent from my b1-720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono mono Posted March 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 7, 2018 I always book parking:D thru MONEY SAVING EXPERT'S SITE,always double check but in over 15 times IT is cheaper (of course early as possible is best.) ENJOY !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted March 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Are you flying to join the ship ? From Glasgow ? Otherwise, if you live in Edinburgh I would assume you can get to EDI conveniently leaving the car at home ? Although we haven't tried it as yet, there is now an additional (terminal destination) stop on public service bus X24 through Kincardine on Forth, to GLA airport. Is there nothing similar over your way ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther52 Posted March 9, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Are you flying to join the ship ? From Glasgow ? Otherwise, if you live in Edinburgh I would assume you can get to EDI conveniently leaving the car at home ? Although we haven't tried it as yet, there is now an additional (terminal destination) stop on public service bus X24 through Kincardine on Forth, to GLA airport. Is there nothing similar over your way ? No going from Newcastle. But parking is all sorted now thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted March 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2018 We are also going from Newcastle - parking is so expensive! £12 per day if booked direct but we paid £10 per day with Thomsons. Looked at many alternatives but decided to go with this for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted March 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Are you flying to join the ship ? From Glasgow ? Otherwise, if you live in Edinburgh I would assume you can get to EDI conveniently leaving the car at home ? Although we haven't tried it as yet, there is now an additional (terminal destination) stop on public service bus X24 through Kincardine on Forth, to GLA airport. Is there nothing similar over your way ? That's interesting WCM. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted March 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 10, 2018 That's interesting WCM. Thanks. I have the timetable booklet - struggling to find same online - just ask if you have a specific service in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted March 11, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Always interested in ways to avoid taking the car to the airport! We are in Perth and know we can get to EDI by bus from the Park and Ride at Halbeath. For Glasgow we could take the Megabus to Buchanan St. then the airport bus from there but just wondered about that X24 as our son lives in Falkirk and could leave the car at his house. Where does it start from? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted March 11, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Always interested in ways to avoid taking the car to the airport! We are in Perth and know we can get to EDI by bus from the Park and Ride at Halbeath. For Glasgow we could take the Megabus to Buchanan St. then the airport bus from there but just wondered about that X24 as our son lives in Falkirk and could leave the car at his house. Where does it start from? Sent from my iPad using Forums I've scanned the outward journey timetables, attached. Nearly all start in St.Andrews, with a couple of early morning services from Glenrothes, and one from Cupar railway station connecting at Glenrothes. Reference Falkirk - you can join at nearby Forth Valley Royal Hospital which is a scheduled pickup/setdown for the X24 service. Do you have a return flight arrival time - I can look up the times from GLA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted March 11, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 11, 2018 If the scanned pages don't appear, flag it up please. You can find details online, however it seems to be focused on today's buses - the complete Mon.-Fri./Saturday/Sunday timetable has eluded me, so far !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted March 11, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thank you very much WCM. I'm afraid the scanned pages haven't appeared but that pickup at FVH is of interest for the future. Will have a look at that online. We have already booked parking at Glasgow for our next cruise though but thanks anyway. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted March 11, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 11, 2018 If the scanned pages don't appear, flag it up please. You can find details online, however it seems to be focused on today's buses - the complete Mon.-Fri./Saturday/Sunday timetable has eluded me, so far !!! Have found it online, thank you![emoji4] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maizyday Posted March 14, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Yes it was one of the half day ones I wanted to go on but ONLY if it was in the morning. If they cannot guarantee that I won’t book. Seams a crazy system. All of the other cruises I have been on you can pick a time. I know exactly which excursion I want to do so will just wait to see the situation on board. Have you tried sourcing the same trip through a private company ? We rarely use the cruise organised trips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 14, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Pinkpanther52 - usually half day trips are in the morning they only do another in the afternoon if there is demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila49 Posted April 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Yes it was one of the half day ones I wanted to go on but ONLY if it was in the morning. If they cannot guarantee that I won’t book. Seams a crazy system. All of the other cruises I have been on you can pick a time. I know exactly which excursion I want to do so will just wait to see the situation on board. If you prebook it then find out it is an afternoon one you can cancel at destination services anytime up to 24 hours before no problem. If it is something you really want to do it might be safer to book before you go as it may be sold out by then. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkpanther52 Posted April 1, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted April 1, 2018 If you prebook it then find out it is an afternoon one you can cancel at destination services anytime up to 24 hours before no problem. If it is something you really want to do it might be safer to book before you go as it may be sold out by then. Sent from my iPad using Forums Hi Sheila, Thanks for that info I should have thought about that myself :rolleyes: Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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