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Yes we're on this one too Q517 inaugural QE out of Seattle on 12th June we're flying in on 10th from Heathrow.

I booked a private transfer thro booking.com when I booked our hotel it cost £56 for 2 of us airport to hotel hth

First thing I checked as BA was 1 expensive and 2 from past experience not impressed by them but if you points to use.....................🤔 i also saved a grand by booking independently rather than thro Cunard Air.

We are going on Q517 out of Seattle in June 25 and just booked our flights with Virgin homeward bound leaving SEATAC at approx 16.00hrs, here in the UK you have to be at the airport 3hrs before a US bound flight so i factored in being at SEATAC for 1pm latest to account for this. Possibly looking at doing a morning tour of Seattle to include transfer to airport after exiting QE at 9ish?. hth

I and I'm sure a few others can remember the days you got everything in the post or collected from your TA , ah the joy and excitement of opening that envelope, those were the days lol 😆

Roll Call link added had 4 views Marella peeps don't really seem to do roll calls like other lines lol 😁

See answers in ironing topic further down but basically NO

No no no and no! Would you decorate your front door every day at home? Maybe for Halloween? Maybe a wreath and lights at Xmas but ordinarily no no no 👎

Spain tours came back with this offer 2 options for this excursion: (1) Private tour for just the 2 of you - 495 Euros per person. This includes a private transfer to Granada/Alhambra, English speaking guide at the Alhambra, free time in the city of Granada, and a transfer back to port. OR (2) Small-group tour - only 89 Euros per person (with minimum 12 persons signed-up) Our small-group shore excursions include * Personal pick-up from the port of Motril * Personal drop-off at the port at the end of the tour - 100% on-time for departure! * English speaking expert guide at the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens * Guided walking tour in a group of 12-18 persons only! * Orientation by the tour escort in Granada city center (subject to time only - not guaranteed) * Free time for lunch, shopping, and exploring the city center on your own * Total duration of approx. 7-8 hours - subject to actual arrival and departure times of the shIp The small group tours include a transfer in a mini-coach or motor-coach bus for the drive to Granada/Alhambra and splitting into 12-18 participants only for the personal walking visit at the Alhambra Complex. We get excellent feedback for this type of high-quality way of exploring the Alhambra in a small-group and I am sure you will be happy with your decision to join us! Please note - there is a ticket cost of 20 Euros to the Alhambra Palace which is extra. This is a discounted rate which is offered to our guests only! We will be able to purchase these tickets for you - but only subject to availability by the time the booking is confirmed. I'm going to sign up.for the 89euro plus 20 euro tour and hope they get up to the 12 needed. Fingers crossed 🤞

As title, we've booked this cruise and when i went to book shore excursions from Motril which is our final day on 20th Nov there are NO trips available to the Alhambra, I've contacted Spain Day Tours for a price which i'll report back on, they have good reviews. So just a heads up if you thought you had missed your chance to go to Granada and Alhambra see Motril Shore Excursion | Spain Day Tours for info, obviously if they can fill a minibus or coach from the ship the better the price will be. HTH PS even 10wks out there is no speciality dining available, not sure if this is already all booked up or will be made available nearer cruise date.

We visited Palamos in 2019, shuttle bus from quay to town, very easy to DIY lovely place to just potter about, nice beach for a stroll and a paddle, we loved it. Enjoy

We are going on sights & delights on Marella in Nov 24 and it lists Morocco (for Marrakesh) on 18th as a stop so i'm wondering if really it will be a stop at Melilla so very useful info thanks.

We used the aerobus some years ago but as i recall they are very modern ones where the door opening floor is low to the kerb for getting luggage on and off, there are steps if you want to sit at the back, buses are frequent and easy to use. you can pre book tickets on line. hth

We did Dubrovnik in may this year and can concur with @Brummijam his description of what happens.

Ha well after my denoucement of D2 just booked a week on her in November Sights & Delights, the itinerary persuaded us to give her another try, £200 off offer helped too and local airport departure. 72 days and counting yahoo 😁

TBH why iron on holiday take stuff that doesnt need it, dont think a steamer would be allowed anyway. Lifes too short to iron on holiday imo. 😁

See my review from my this year on same cruise hth Live from Ex2 Sail 3 Seas https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/3011144-live-from-ex2-sail-3-seas/

Looking at doing the skagway train trip that goes up into Canada, it says in the blurb foreign visitors need to be sure they can go into Canada and come back to the US on the trip. As a British traveller do I need to do anything for this or just take my passport? Thanx in advance ☺️

@NE John just read your review did you do Cunard excursions or book independently? thanks

We aren't due on QE until june 25 but i'm looking forward to your take on her as not feeling the love from her latest reviews.🤔 Have a great trip sounds like you got all the planning in hand 👍

Never had insurance checked on 3 marella cruises, not even asked about it other than when you book online i think you check the box to say you have insurance, we've used both Staysure and post office previously. HTH

Whats the average length of time for clearing immigration and customs from an international flight (Ex UK) we will land at 19.10hrs at SEATAC so trying to gauge how soon we will likely reach our hotel that evening.

Just a heads up Staysure have 20% off with code ANNI20 at moment.

For what it's worth it depends on how 'grown up' your 16yr old is? Certainly the activities suggested by @Jim The Scot would be of no interest to the average 16yr old I know and I'd opt for Royal Caribbean but if theyre a mature 16yr old then Marella would be ok as normally theres only one sea day to fill and u are in ports the rest of time and theres plenty of music, quizzes shows etc in evening. Think u have to know what appeals to them before u book.

If you let the cruise line arrange your flights do they typically give you a choice of flights, or do they offer one option and do they have preferred air partners, we are flying to seattle next year to cruise with cunard and are undecided as to booking our own flights or letting cunard arrange it for us.