Vitalsign Posted June 20, 2018 #26 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Discovery 1 and 2 should suit you fine and the balconies on deck 6 are nice and quiet - go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted June 22, 2018 #27 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Noticed on new bookings you now have the option of booking premium upgrade and its cheaper than the onboard price. Sent from my VF-895N using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longislandtea Posted June 22, 2018 #28 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Common people - The 20-30s party crowd, go on a holiday for just sun, sand and booze. Want cheap flights, cheap rooms and free drinks. The Benidorm/Ibiza crowd. Not us sophisticated people who want to cruise to different cultures/countries and want to experience the sights and history of places. What a naughty old sea dog you are....:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 24, 2018 #29 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Somewhere to sit, in peace, is the problem on Discovery in my experience. Sadly it really is loud music everywhere you go. There was no escape on our last Discovery cruise. I was so pleased we had a balcony. Sent from my iPad using Forums Try the Veranda and the Glasshouse plus Bar 11 during the day. Bar 11 remains quiet until about 10.30pm before the disco. Last cruise they had a saxophonist between 7.15 and 7.45 which was OK by me! I have seen more and more obnoxious drunks on my 21 P&O cruises than on my 20 Marella cruises. Like all ships you learn the venues to avoid. The live room can be very loud on Discovery and I gather than Marella are aware that this can be an issue with a lot of passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot2bits Posted June 24, 2018 #30 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Try the Veranda and the Glasshouse plus Bar 11 during the day. Bar 11 remains quiet until about 10.30pm before the disco. Last cruise they had a saxophonist between 7.15 and 7.45 which was OK by me! I have seen more and more obnoxious drunks on my 21 P&O cruises than on my 20 Marella cruises. Like all ships you learn the venues to avoid. The live room can be very loud on Discovery and I gather than Marella are aware that this can be an issue with a lot of passengers. If they are aware, why don’t they do something about it? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julessmiles Posted June 25, 2018 #31 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Somewhere to sit, in peace, is the problem on Discovery in my experience. Sadly it really is loud music everywhere you go. There was no escape on our last Discovery cruise. I was so pleased we had a balcony. Sent from my iPad using Forums We escaped all the noise by sitting on Deck 4 - so peaceful & quiet there! Wouldn't get me back on the Discovery though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted June 26, 2018 #32 Share Posted June 26, 2018 We escaped all the noise by sitting on Deck 4 - so peaceful & quiet there! Wouldn't get me back on the Discovery though! Doubt we will go back on Discovery either - would have to be a superb itinerary to tempt us. Our least favourite Marella ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 26, 2018 #33 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Similar feelings Campo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted June 26, 2018 #34 Share Posted June 26, 2018 looking forward to the 'noise' on Discovery ships.I'm doing a Fred Olsen cruise this year and it's like a morgue or God's waiting room. So anything that has some noise other than old people asleep in public lounges, is great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 26, 2018 #35 Share Posted June 26, 2018 looking forward to the 'noise' on Discovery ships.I'm doing a Fred Olsen cruise this year and it's like a morgue or God's waiting room. So anything that has some noise other than old people asleep in public lounges, is great for me. Ooops expect incoming On my last discovery cruise I overheard crew calling the Glasshouse the Glass Hospital. I can see why, some loungers reserved by 7am and full of people wrapped in blankets or towels :D Some new cruisers where complaining that all inclusive did not include all drinks not reading the small print I suppose. The included in fare package is pretty good IMO, Ten different free wines by the glass beats P&O's meagre charged offering by a mile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 26, 2018 #36 Share Posted June 26, 2018 For info the Has the following Free gin Gordons Beefeater Tanquery supplement gin Bombay Sapphire Hendriks free rum Bacardi Malibu Captain morgan supplement Clatks old grog clarks special dark Cochaca Mount Gay Myers as I drink gin with tonic and Captain Morgans exclusive cocktails made for me by Marie I have no need for the extra package Water - not free but if you can't stand the taste from the bathroom tap fill the carafe provided with carbon filtered chilled water from the dispensers around the ship. My stewardess told me some passengers thought they were flower vases and stuck flowers in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot2bits Posted June 26, 2018 #37 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Doubt we will go back on Discovery either - would have to be a superb itinerary to tempt us. Our least favourite Marella ship. Well, we said that after our last Discovery cruise but it is the itinerary that drags us back. Looking forward to the 3rd of August and we will have a balcony to escape to. As for the drinks package, I always find it more than adequate. I don’t drink much beer but if I can get a half decent whisky or g&t, I’m happy. The glass house, bye the way, is ok, but you are inside. Much nicer to be out, except for the noise of course! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted June 26, 2018 #38 Share Posted June 26, 2018 The live room is exactly that and on my experiences on Discovery 2 is packed every night The Venue has music but if you sit near the back it's not too loud Of course there are other quieter places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longislandtea Posted June 26, 2018 #39 Share Posted June 26, 2018 looking forward to the 'noise' on Discovery ships.I'm doing a Fred Olsen cruise this year and it's like a morgue or God's waiting room. So anything that has some noise other than old people asleep in public lounges, is great for me. Me too..... Bring on the music :evilsmile: and dancing boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 26, 2018 #40 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Discovery is a nice ship and one thing in its favour is the drinks package,plenty choice and puts others like the Dream to shame.Sure over time the drinks package will be diluted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM0NJl Posted June 26, 2018 #41 Share Posted June 26, 2018 looking forward to the 'noise' on Discovery ships.I'm doing a Fred Olsen cruise this year and it's like a morgue or God's waiting room. So anything that has some noise other than old people asleep in public lounges, is great for me. You say that you are ding a Fred cruise this year, yet before you have gone on it you are not nice to Fred cruisers. Fred Olsen ships do cater for the older cruiser, but it is not Gods Waiting room. I have done a few Fred trips and believe you me some of the cruisers would put youngsters to shame. Please be careful with what you mean and say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska man Posted June 27, 2018 #42 Share Posted June 27, 2018 You say that you are ding a Fred cruise this year, yet before you have gone on it you are not nice to Fred cruisers.Fred Olsen ships do cater for the older cruiser, but it is not Gods Waiting room. I have done a few Fred trips and believe you me some of the cruisers would put youngsters to shame. Please be careful with what you mean and say. I was on the celebration in April and horizons was full of people asleep,the bar staff said to one chap sat at the bar( awake ) this is what olsens cruises are like all the time when I worked for them. I've only been on marella so I don't know , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 27, 2018 #43 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I was on the celebration in April and horizons was full of people asleep,the bar staff said to one chap sat at the bar( awake ) this is what olsens cruises are like all the time when I worked for them. I've only been on marella so I don't know , P&O converted Venturas and Azuras main bars, changing the lounge areas into single cabins. I believe because they were not earning revenue from them as they were full of people asleep or staring into space. On P&O Oceana Tiffanies can be the same, full of people staring into space or sleeping and spending very little. My experience of Horizons on Celebration and Spirit was that it was quiet during the day but busy in the evenings. My recent cruise on Discovery had a larger proportion of elderly people than normal for Marella, probably because it is based in the UK, they don't spend as much money though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursambyth Posted June 28, 2018 #44 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I was going to book a Marella cruise for May June next year, but the prices are putting me off a bit as this is all due to Marella going all inclusive. Me and my Mother i would say are occasional drinkers not heavy so i find this a bit unfair having to pay for other people's drinking habits. Is tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks included in the all inclusive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dronnygirl Posted June 28, 2018 #45 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I would keep an eye on the prices, they do tend to fluctuate especially the Newcastle sailings. When comparing with other cruise lines you need to take everything into account as Marella not only include drinks but tips as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted June 28, 2018 #46 Share Posted June 28, 2018 You say that you are doing a Fred cruise this year, yet before you have gone on it you are not nice to Fred cruisers.Fred Olsen ships do cater for the older cruiser, but it is not Gods Waiting room. I have done a few Fred trips and believe you me some of the cruisers would put youngsters to shame. Please be careful with what you mean and say. My last Fred cruise was and I will report back if this one is the same. But when you go into a lounge area in the afternoon and there isn't a spare seat and everyone is asleep. This is not only disrespectful of other guests but makes my point, they have a cabin with a bed in it. Go sleep there!! I had fun with some older and younger people on board, don't get me wrong, you can have fun with anyone it's not about age. My point was about the number of people asleep in public areas and then I'm told to be quiet. Well, that ain't happening. So it is like God's Waiting room IMHO and if you take offence to that term then that is an issue you have and not with my opinion, formed from past experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SausPud Posted June 28, 2018 #47 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I was going to book a Marella cruise for May June next year, but the prices are putting me off a bit as this is all due to Marella going all inclusive. Me and my Mother i would say are occasional drinkers not heavy so i find this a bit unfair having to pay for other people's drinking habits. Is tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks included in the all inclusive? I have found that with a comparison with Royal Caribbean, there is still a lot to save with Marella. Example: A weeks cruise only in a Junior Suite on Royal is more expensive (just) than an Executive Suite (equivalent to an Owners Suite - 2 grades higher) on Marella with Flights, Drinks and Tips included. If you add these extras to Royals price then you are looking at 20% more in price (roughly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted June 28, 2018 #48 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I was going to book a Marella cruise for May June next year, but the prices are putting me off a bit as this is all due to Marella going all inclusive. Me and my Mother i would say are occasional drinkers not heavy so i find this a bit unfair having to pay for other people's drinking habits. Is tea, coffee, mineral water and soft drinks included in the all inclusive? Hi Yes tea/coffee/water and soft drinks included you do however have to pay a supplement if you require bottled water or a drink in the coffee port, but plenty of places to have a nice free cupa and the water is fine from the taps or fountains.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeCountyMan Posted June 28, 2018 #49 Share Posted June 28, 2018 But when you go into a lounge area in the afternoon and there isn't a spare seat and everyone is asleep. This is not only disrespectful of other guests but makes my point, they have a cabin with a bed in it. Go sleep there!! Maybe FO should have designated "Snooze Zones" in public areas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyneptune Posted June 28, 2018 #50 Share Posted June 28, 2018 looking forward to the 'noise' on Discovery ships.I'm doing a Fred Olsen cruise this year and it's like a morgue or God's waiting room. So anything that has some noise other than old people asleep in public lounges, is great for me. Not our experience on Fred Olsen ships. Perhaps on longer cruises as only retired people have the time to do lengthy itineraries. Food , service and entertainment has been excellent on all our FO cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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