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How on earth are they going to be delivered to a ship in the Caribbean ? By helicopter

Anyone joining the ship on the 7th February?

If you book a certain cabin. Remember to take the print out of the booking. This happens to us in February. We arrived at the airport and were told they had changed our cabin. So we went to reception and they gave us a refund. But you need proof of the cabin you paid for

Thank you. Would you happen to know if there is a cover charge in the evenings at the Meridian restaurant ?

What wrong in dressing up in an evening? Don’t you wear shorts all day

Be careful what you agree to.

 

We have just returned from Discovery, where we had a Blessing on Board, which was fantastic, very professionally done by the Social Hostess and the Captain. It did however include one portrait photograph so the Memories Photo Gallery photographers turned up and took several pictures. The ceremony was on the bridge and then we were taken to other locations around the ship for further photographs. Another photographer was also taking a video which confused us a bit, because we weren't expecting it. Overall that took about 12-15 minutes. After that we met the Social Hostess again and she took us to Bar Eleven for bubbly and canapes, and the photographers went away.

Memories Gallery contacted us to meet them and took us to their studio where they showed us the video of about 8 minutes, which was quite good but not exceptional, and a lot of photographs.

We could only have a package of the video plus 5 photos for £399, video plus more photos for £599, video plus all photos for £799. No mention of the one photo which was included in the Blessings package. We could not buy any other photo outside the package. They got quite unpleasant when we opted just for the one we had expected, which went very well with the excellent certificate of renewal of vows.

We collected that photograph from them and they were quite objectionable, but we were happy.

I later discovered they had debited my account with £399 without my authority. I made a complaint and had to go back to the gallery for them to refund the money, which they did, reluctantly.

 

I think they are the same company operating on all Thomson ships, and are obviously independent of Thomson, which is why I had to go back to them to get the refund rather than via Reception.

 

So if you do use them for a package which you specify get a price in advance.

We had a similar experience with the photographer... the price was nearly as much as a holiday. So we said NO!

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Buy the worlds lightest suitcase They only weigh 2 kilo

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why go on a cruise if your going to be busy on your laptop..may as well stay at home

Gift shop...drinks and tobacco..watches..jewellery..clothes...

Was on the Discovery a couple of weeks ago..Everything fine except the service in the MDR was terrible..sometimes the meal took over 2 hours for just 3 courses

As far in advance as possible

I really don't think that's a good idea!! Do you???

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The best beach by far is Mayo beach..There you can see the planes including jumbo ones landing very close up..I think from the port its about $10 each if you share a taxi..if youve never been there before its really worth a visit

Antone know who the cruise director is on the discovery in the caribbean?

On a fly cruise its 7 kilo in premium and 5kilo in economy

Can i ask when you are joining the discovery we join it on the 12th february..we are from leeds

Where did you find the changes to the itinery...we are sailing on the 12th february

as faras hand luggage is concerned its 7 kilos in premium and 5 kilos in standard

We are on the Discovery on the 12Th February to the Caribbean Just wondering if the safes are free ..as on previous Thomson ships we had to pay for them

In the Scottish Highlands he would be covered by the NHS So I dont see you having a problem

We pre booked a cabin on the Celebration last February to the Caribbean. And paid the £43...When we arrived at Manchester airport the Thomson rep told us we were not having that cabin but another one..When we were onboard we went to reception and told them we would like a refund of the £43..The guy there was very abrupt implying we were making it up..However we did have proof of the booked cabin..So my advice is ...if you prebook your cabin remember to take proof of payment.

We sailed on the Azura about 3 years ago..Have been on a few Thomson ships..although the Azura is a beautiful ship it didnt seem to have the fun atmosphere that Thomson ships have So if you want then I would opt for Thomson'

We also fly on the 7th from Manchester to Barbados..(again)

You can print your tickets or collect them from your TA on Tuesday 26th January

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We tried the Divina in October. I would definitely sail with them again. The shows were great, the ship is gorgeous. The staff friendly yet professional.

 

We only ate at the buffet as we're more eaters, not diners. We were warned that lunches in the dining room can last over an hour and dinner close to 3 hours. The food was very good at their buffet, better then RC but pretty much the same thing daily.

 

The only complaint we have is that it sails from Miami - that 3+ hour drive home is not fun.

 

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

poor you having to drive 3 hours,We have to fly 13 hours from the UK to Miami