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Last time we were in Jamaica, it was for a hotel holiday. We paid for the VIP experience (or whatever is was called) - met off plane, someone got your cases, fast tracked through immigration/customs and taken to a lounge whilst someone found our pre arranged transport. Well worth it! I know from our experience in Barbados, it was great being transferred straight to bus, but lordy - when we got to ship, it was carnage. We must have queued in total for around 2 hours - which included out in the sun and then up and down staircases waiting to be processed. I am worried about having to repeat that experience, because it wasn't pleasant. People were visibly unwell and until you got into the processing hall, there was no water! This was on old Celebration. Just hoping its a bit sleeker now.

Looking for some information from those who have done this. What was the procedure? I seem to remember at Barbados we went straight from plane onto bus? The queues when we got to ship were just awful, especially after long flight and left to stand in heat. Do you have to collect your luggage or again, is it taken straight to ship? Do you think it might be worthwhile getting a private taxi to ship? Someone on another board said that coach required a police escort. Last time we were in Montego Bay, were travelled quite freely and safely by taxi. Appreciate all thoughts and advice. TIA 😊

Pity you need one. Old Celebration had a couple of laundry rooms you could use free of charge. Washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing boards. An absolute godsend when we took kids!

Yes! Have been asking if anyone else is doing it, thought we were alone!!!🫠

Oh lordy... Just read some recent reviews for Discovery 2😬should I be worried? It would appear standard's are not great! About 7 years since we've done Thomsons. Is Marella really so different? What about sunbed situation? Is it really so bad? Doing transatlantic, so iI hope not. I fully appreciate that some people lay it on thick in reviews, trying to stay positive! 😳

Thank you so much! Navigating the TUI website can at times be a challenge!!! Sometimes information can be conflicting!! Would be great if you could let me know how you get on with this and the cruise when you come back! Have you organised any trips or are you doing ship excursions? Hope you have an amazing time 😀

Hi, on Thomsons, only ever been on old Celebration 😍. Liked being lower down on there. Whats thoughts on deck 2 or 3, or 6,7 or 8. Literally shower, change and sleep in cabin and have always opted for inside cabin. Could get cabin with window on 6, 7 or 8. Is it worth it? Can you feel the movement? TIA

Does anyone know if you can still drop off luggage the night before departure at Manchester? Travelling to Jamaica to pick up Discovery

Yes - on 13 March. Sailing back to Palma.

Are these still going strong? Absolutely love the first night on the ship - such a great atmosphere! Sailing on Discovery 2 from Montego Bay to Palma next March.