Jim The Scot

Yeah,town is an Olympic walkers distance away from the industrial port and no bus that I can recollect only Marella excursions We stayed on the ship all day

Pretty sure there wasn,t the last time we were there in October D

Hi C Yeah Its a tough life I could have lived with though 😆

Nice one L,hope it arrived and good you have managed to get booked Enjoy the planning

Thats Discovery arrived safe and sound at Port Canaveral Another three days off AI and free food for the passengers who stayed on for the long sail from Amber Cove

Hi J Through your cabin key

Glasgow flight eventually arrived back home at 10-58 from La Romana so thats flown from Melbourne-DR-Glasgow

Thanks G Not sure what happened regards the glasgow flight(TOM 629) from Melbourne scheduled to depart at 13-25 yesterday Was due to land in Glasgow at 02-15 this morning but showing estimated arrival time as 11-20 on flightstats

I,ll need to take your word for it G as cant find or track any flight from Melbourne to DM 😁 I wouldn,t be a happy bunny if i had been on a land based hol expecting to be returning direct to find out i,d be returning via DM Keep us up to date

Thanks G Been busy tracking our intended flight from glasgow to melbourne and never occurred to me to check flights from melbourne to DR Spoke with TUI at local store today and said the flights taken passengers home from DR may well not take them back to the airport they departed from so suspect main flights will go back to London and then bus to other destinations for the many

Hi M Initially we were booked to go today but changed to the 23rd(long story)so feel for you….you must be gutted missing your cruise ,we would have been and could still be 😅 £100 each voucher is a pittance and hardly constitutes compensation but am I surprised?not really,its TUI after all and also not surprised by the late contact.Your £100 compo will be swallowed up by their increased prices Was it marella/ tui facebook group you found out preTUI call? Ps No consolation to you but popped into our local TUI store on passing not expecting them to know anything regarding what had happened with Discovery but shockarooni they did..Told me only todays flight/ cruise schedule cancelled and will be running from the 16th.Saying that,if they told me its was thunder and lightening with torrential rain outside i,d stick my head out to make sure Hopefully you get something sorted to compensate this disaster Thanks ladyjay but no we,re not affected at the moment as we dont go until the 23rd but we.re talking about TUI so not counting my chickens yet You been waiting long for Hubs passport?

Thanks H Yeah,must be disappointing for for those that have to come home early and also for those due to go out on the 9th to have their whole cruise/holiday cancelled Must have been a scary experience for those on board but the main thing everyone is safe and sound

From Travel Gossip dated 8th July TUI-owned Marella Cruises has cancelled the remainder of its current cruise, as well as the next departure of its ship Discovery after a fire broke out. Passengers were alerted when fire alarms sounded at around 01:30 local time on Friday 7 July, as the ship was on its way to Grand Turk, during a Caribbean cruise. TUI said the fire – in one of the ship’s five engines – was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries to passengers or crew. The ship was escorted to its previous port of call, Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, where the damage is being assessed. Passengers on the ship have been told they’ll be flown back to the UK, while Discovery’snext sailing, on Sunday 9 July, has been cancelled. One passenger described the incident as ‘quite terrifying’, while another said the staff and crew were ‘utterly amazing’. TUI said: “Due to a small fire in one of the five engines on the Marella Discovery, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of the cruise. “We understand how disappointing this will be and would like to apologise to our customers who have been impacted and thank them for their patience and understanding at this time. “The fire was reported whilst the ship was on course in the Caribbean. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no one on board was harmed. “We understand how concerning this must be for those on board and we would like to assure customers that our crew are highly trained to deal with these sorts of situations. “Due to the impacts of the fire, we will also be cancelling the next cruise due to depart from Port Canaveral on Sunday. “Our customer teams will be in contact with those customers impacted and will support them with their future travel plans. “Depending on customers’ outward travel dates, those impacted will either be offered a full or pro-rata refund, as well as holiday vouchers as a gesture of goodwill. “Our teams are currently arranging for all passengers to be brought home. “We would once again like to thank customers for their patience and understanding and apologise for the inconvenience caused.” These dates dont tie in with RR If we had stuck with our initial booking our cruise would have been cancelled as were due on her on the 9th July.We switched to the 23rd

Yeah we cant wait Its been a long time coming as we were booked to go on this in 2020 until TUI scrapped the Dream resulting in them pulling the Discovery from America itinerary to cover her and cancelling the America schedule so when they relaunched the America cruise for this year we booked it right away.Kinda glad as it seems a one off and only running for this year.

Yeah the flight situ ain,t great from up your way I wished we had been able to get a flight from Edinburgh for this cruise which is only 25/30 min drive for us but generally no big issue for us for flights as we mainly do the Med which are Edinburgh

Yes,you wont get access to full excursions descriptions via cruise control until you have booked

Normally we stay overnight and we have a much shorter 1hr 30 mins drive but not this time.For the hotel we ,ve always stayed in plus parking they,re wanting £250 where for valet parking only we paid £119..Ironically if staying overnight at the hotel I,d need to drive my car to exactly the same car park in the morning we have booked Although a hot complimentary breakfast is included with overnight stay, but with having the early flight we would miss out on that so it would be basically £130 for a bed We,ll get breakfast in the lounge at airport which comes as a benefit of PE Having said all that,if I was in ladyjayneq shoes I,d be forking out for an overnight stay

Your welcome Hopefully up in the sky three weeks today

Here you go ladyjayneq Charleston Walking Tour(2.5hrs). £78 pp If two and a half hours of culinary treats sound up your street, book yourself onto this foodie-themed walking tour of Charlestown. The historic influences on the city’s gastro scene range from Scottish and Irish to African and French – so you can expect a variety of tastes on this excursion. You’ll learn about the foodie history of the city, and how local foods are used widely across Charlestown’s 700-plus restaurants. And when it comes to tasting a few local bites, you’ll get to try items from a Carolina barbecue, as well as a surprise dessert, cookies, and a local type of biscuit. New York Big Bus Sightseeing-Discover Ticket(7hrs) £46 pp Enjoy sightseeing, local attractions, shopping, museums, art galleries, restaurants and much more, as this tour allows you to experience the exhilarating, fast-paced city of New York according to your own interests and at your own pace. With over 12 stops this tour gives you access to the Downtown loop featuring the Empire State Building, Times Square, One World Trade Center and much more. Hop on or hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city. The open top provides fantastic views as you enjoy the fun and entertaining audio tour with our virtual guides. New York Big Bus Sightseeing-Essential Ticket(7hrs) £60 pp The Essential tickets includes both the Downtown and Uptown loop. With over 17 stops, you will enjoy your day according to your own interests and at your own pace. On the Downtown loop you will see New York’s famous landmarks from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the world famous One World Trade Center. On the Uptown Loop, you will see parts of Midtown, including Grand Central Terminal and Central Park, as well as Museum Mile. The Essential Ticket also includes a special offer with Unlimited Biking. When you rent for 1 hour you will have 1 hour free. Hop on or hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city. Empire State Building By Night(4hrs) £78 pp New York – The City that never sleeps! This evening tour will whisk you off to the world famous open air Observatory Deck, at the Empire State Building on the 86th floor. Camera’s at the ready to capture those photos of the city lit up in all its glory, with 360 degree views for as far as the eye can see. The Observatory Deck has been the setting of many famous film scenes, one of the most memorable being Sleepless in Seattle. Once you have taken in the magnificent night time views this place has to offer, it’s off to Times Square to see the lights from the ground. You will have free time to take in the huge neon lit signs this place is famous for. This is one of the world’s busiest pedestrianised areas, climb the steps to get the best views and to snap the famous photo for the album! An excellent opportunity on this evening tour to see the city at night and experience the buzz of New York after dark. Evening Harbour Lights(2.5hrs). £56 pp Set the camera to evening mode, this harbour cruise is a great chance to snap some photos of New York as the sun goes down. This relaxing evening cruise ticks off some of the most famous sights the New York skyline has to offer and you’ll get to see it from a different perspective on the water. You will sail right under the Brooklyn Bridge and get those photos of the Empire State Building, as the twinkling lights of Manhattan start to come alive. Get ready for that moment when you will pass right by the iconic Statue of Liberty, if you are lucky you may see the sunset behind her. This is a great opportunity to get the best selfies from the outdoor deck on this narrated cruise…an unforgettable experience. Walk The Brooklyn Bridge(3hrs) £52 pp Don’t just look at the Brooklyn Bridge from afar, walk across it on this tour. It starts with a drive through the heart of Manhattan, ticking off sights like Wall Street, Chinatown and the East Village. After, you’ll arrive at Fulton Ferry Landing, where the first ferry set sail between Brooklyn and Manhattan in 1642. These days, it’s a prime vantage point for checking out the Brooklyn Bridge in all its glory. Your guide will tell you all about the 19th-century bridge’s construction and history. You’ll make your way across the bridge – all one and a half miles of it – pausing to read the historic plaques and admire the views along the way. If you look up, you might even spot one of the peregrine falcons that perch on the suspension bridge’s web of cables. Later, you’ll head back towards the Financial District, where the bus will be waiting. Hope this helps,any other info please ask

Hi ladyjayneq As we are doing a cruise/ stay can only help with American Dream itinerary In port order Charleston Pirates&Patriots Walking Tour Historic Charleston Highlights Middleton Place Plantation Boone Hall Plantation &Historic Charleston Magnolia Gardens Tour & Nature Train A Taste of Charleston Walking Tour New York(day 1) 9/11 Museum & Memorial Top Of The Rock By Night Big Bus Sightseeing-Discover Ticket Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Big Apple Icons Empire State Building By Night Big Bus Sightseeing-Essential Ticket New York by Land and Sea Panoramic New York Evening Harbour Lights Cruise New York New York New York(Day 2) 9/11 Museum & Memorial Statue Of Liberty & Ellis Island High Line & The Edge Sky Deck One World Observatory & 9/11 Memorial Discover Brooklyn Walk The Brooklyn Bridge Freeport Lucayan Beach & Resort Discover Freeport Cant give you a description on all the excursions but if there are any you are interested in and want more info and prices just ask and i,ll oblige

Hi Kenny The Dream was our favourite ship before it went to the knackers yard . We have cruised on every other ship in the Marella fleet apart from Voyager which will be add to our portfolio in October so at the moment Discovery(2)is our favourite ship out of them all Like the lay out,cabins are fine,food is decent,entertainment is normally excellent,staff are top of the pops and cant beat it for friendliness of fellow passengers Its not perfect but is any cruise ship?

We,re on that cruise in four weeks and just completed passport entry data yesterday Zip code for PC is 32920

Like the vloggers I like the idea/ concept of the kitchen and not only because its more hygenic but its not like the help yourself buffet which is more akin to pick n mix on the same plate.Apparently the lunch menu does not change and is the same everyday but changes in the evening I gather from what I have watched,if you wanted hot meat and salad say you,d need to visit another counter for your salad,same if you wanted something from one counter say chinese/indian/greek and they didnt have chips but you wanted chips,you,d need to go to another counter for them So,if you want something else thats not at a particular counter you,d need to go to another counter for it…that would mean 2 plates If you want several items you,ll need to be an octopus

We,re due on the Voyager in October and have been watching them also, as well as experienced cruise vloggers paul and carole.Watched their on board vlogs,many cabin tours,kitchen,around the ship,drinks package etc and they have a full review tomorrow. Both sets of vloggers enjoyed their cruise They were on the Voyager on the 1st cruise

Good review Fife We enjoyed our last cruise on Explorer