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    Cuban Fusion and Pride of Panama

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    Thanks geomagot it has taken me at least an hour to read! Very informative and interesting but I'm not so sure I'm that keen now. Our cruise last year was ruined by bad weather and meant missing call of port Kusadasi which resulted in us giving cruising a rest this year! Do you think Eastern Caribbean is a better alternative? btw did you do Dunns River Falls? This is on my bucket list as is Panama Canal. Thanks again for the signpost [emoji2][emoji106]🏻

    Thomson Rome tour

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    Do you know if I book the tour with thomson, do you get into the sistine chapple and any other sites included in the price, they want £90 each for a full day tour, but looking closely , I think you need to pay extra to get in anywhere ?

     

    Help

     

    Muffinman:eek:

     

     

    Use you do get into the chapel but our tour with Thomson was a bit of a disaster! Don't believe all that crap about you won't have to queue - WE QUEUED FOR AGES - then the tour was so rushed didn't get chance to see hardly anything! Total ****!

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

    Dalaman to Marmaris ......

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

    Posted · Edited by all-afloaty

    Our flight was delayed from Manchester by 3 hours due to lack of crew, we were not happy,got through Dalaman please note we have been here many times in the past and it used to be an awful journey, I looked at my watch as the the coach pulled away, it did not stop anywhere on the way to Marmaris and we arrived at the ship approx 65 minutes later.

    Going back to Dalaman probably a little longer but nothing like it was years ago. Hope this helps, have a great time.

     

     

    Thanks boatboy - I'm feeling optimistic that it will be 65 to 90 minutes - but hey who cares as long as we catch the ship :b can't wait now!

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

    A question about the Dream

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    Well its nearly here !! We join the Dream on Saturday = woo hoo. I need some help here folk. Not sure what time we board (we fly from Birmingham 8.30am ) early we hope. Er there is an Aston Villa match on Sky at 5pm Palma time and so - my husband would like to watch it !! I know!! So does anyone know if there is Sky on board the Dream or a bar in Palma !! That was a lovely review from Julie. I really cant wait. :)

     

     

    Are you sure about the match? I think it's West Ham v Liverpool the late match on Sky, The Villa were on last Saturday.

     

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

    Istanbul

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    You're v.welcome.

     

    I did an enduring JBR on Trip Advisor a few years ago after our first visit to Istanbul. ...

     

    http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g293974-i368-k3233572-Our_week_on_a_shoe_string_in_Istanbul-Istanbul.html

     

    Obviously, all of the prices, visa stuff, and the like will be out of date now.

     

     

    Just read your review on Istanbul on Trip Advisor, Lancaster Lad, it's great and I know after my 1 day there on Ancient Wonders cruise I'm going to want to go stay there for a week.

     

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

    Istanbul

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    Yep, and very modern.

     

     

     

    Here's the routes...

     

     

     

    http://www.urbanrail.net/as/tr/istanbul/istanbul-map.htm

     

     

     

    The only one you're likely to be interested in is the blue route.

     

     

     

    The stop just outside the cruise ferryport is called Tophane.

     

    To get to the main tourist area you can get off at either Sultanahmet or Cemberlitas.

     

     

     

    If you want to go to the Spice Market get off at Eminonu. But it's also an easy walk, just follow the tram line.

     

     

     

    If you fancy going over to the Asian side (perfectly safe) to Kadikoy, then get off at the tram at Eminonu [or walk], and catch a local public ferry.

     

     

     

    If you fancy a freshly caught fish sandwich, then Eminonu is the place.

     

     

     

    Be wary of scammers in the Eminonu area.

     

     

     

    Another popular tourist area is Istiklal Caddesi, which is close to the ferry port. Take the tram in the opposite direction to the terminus at Kabitas. Then cross the road and take the funicular up into a tunnel through the hillside [takes a minute] to Taksim.

     

     

     

    Also check out the Bosporus Cruise, which is a 6 hour affair, setting off from Eminonu at c1030. Google it. It'll be a lot cheaper than an organised cruise from the ship, but it will be very busy.

     

     

     

    It's peasy-pie, and absolutely no need for a tour. Google some of the places I've highlighted.

     

     

     

    The only problem that you're likely to encounter with the trams is that they're likely to be v.busy when there's cruise ships alongside.

     

     

     

    Whatever you do, don't try and over commit yourselves, as you'll just get bewildered and tired.

     

     

     

    If a bloke carrying shoe-shine brushes passes you, and 'accidentally' drops a brush, then just ignore it!

     

     

     

    We're off on the Caribbean Quest on Celebration in November, but Istanbul is never far away from our sights. Great place.

     

     

    Aww thanks for all the information Lancaster Lad it is all very useful and makes me feel more confident about doing Istanbul on our own.

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

    Istanbul

    in Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson)

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    Hi Wiganath

     

    Make sure you don't miss old Istanbul - Tokaki Palace for us is the place to visit, Blue Mosque we were very unimpressed, Grand Bazaar ok if you like markets we again not impressed. By using the tram you get much more time in the city without the long walk in the heat.

     

     

    Are the trams air conditioned?

     

     

     

    All-afloaty :)

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