CruisingSB Posted November 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Is anyone booked for the beginning of October? I've been looking at the Mediterranean Gems and weather wise it seems to be still ok at that time of the year. Not sure if this is a completely new cruise or if this was done previously on another ship. Anyone got any info on the ports, please. The main ones I'm interested in are Livorno, Toulon, and Civitavecchia. Are you best to book an excursion with the travel agent or can they be done from the ship? Also are the ships still as busy in October? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted January 13, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I assume I have this ship to myself lol. Surely someone else is going in October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted January 13, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Hi you can do most excursions from the ship the three ports you have mentioned are great but would recommend, if its your first time, you use the ship for your excursions particularly Rome which is a great trip on your own but we have seen so many cruisers in trouble with problems on the road and rail return its not worth the worry, others will disagree with me but I have seen the problems. Have a great cruise. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted January 13, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thank you so much for your reply. I decided to book with the TA. Don't want the worry of not getting back to the shop on time. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 21, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Im going 16th October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted February 23, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I'm quite shocked how quiet it seems to be for October. Either way I'm so excited and cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 23, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Not sure what you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted February 24, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I was just meaning there are not a lot of people who have said they are on the Explorer 2 in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 24, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2019 What is the fb group event? Im still confused re my baggage. On my confirmation it states dont need to collect it at Naples, will go straight to ship but ive read that isnt the case, quite concerned as, if im wrong, may be wearing a tablecloth for a week if its stuck at Naples!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 24, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2019 What is the fb group event? Im still confused re my baggage. On my confirmation it states dont need to collect it at Naples, will go straight to ship but ive read that isnt the case, quite concerned as, if im wrong, may be wearing a tablecloth for a week if its stuck at Naples!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 24, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Hi SB, i bet people are waiting for reviews after the first cruise in May. Ive done as much research as possible so no turning back now! As long as im not seasick or next to thrusters on ship should be ok i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted February 24, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Don't worry about your luggage at Naples, just follow everyone else and if they go to the baggage claim you go too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 24, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Will everyone on the flight with me be going on cruise? Just that Naples is the start for all Campania packages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted February 24, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted February 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Captain Lucky said: Hi SB, i bet people are waiting for reviews after the first cruise in May. Ive done as much research as possible so no turning back now! As long as im not seasick or next to thrusters on ship should be ok i think. I think your right CL. Perhaps once the ship has started sailing we will here lots more comments. I also have no idea if I collect my luggage or not. So hopefully more info by the time it's our turn 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOQ Posted February 25, 2019 #15 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I have booked this cruise for July. If no one else reports back then I will post a comment/review in July. Hope the Explorer 2 is better than the Explorer. Never been to Italy before so will definitely be booking the Rome tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 25, 2019 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Oh dear, I was considering Explorer for next year. Only been with Cunard and Celebrity. What was wrong with Explorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOQ Posted February 25, 2019 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Sorry, don't be put off by that comment, I did enjoy the Explorer cruise. In the past couple of years I have cruised on Majesty x2, Discovery x3 and for me they were a better experience than Explorer. However Explorer is a new (Marella) ship with new inexperienced staff, some were bumbling around a bit. It is a nice ship but the food and service needs a bit of improvement, hopefully it will improve. Another point, for me entirely subjective, Explorer was a bit too big and impersonal I preferred Discovery 2. My next cruise is on Dream a smaller older ship. I have booked another on Explorer, just for the itinerary, so if it were that bad I would not be cruising on it again. Please don't be put off by my comment, just subjective. Added, A nice touch,which the other don't have, is a proper Cinema. Edited February 25, 2019 by GOQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lucky Posted February 25, 2019 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks for reassurrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSB Posted February 25, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Will look forward to your review 😀⛴️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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