Ashdod tour tyo Jerusalem

[willyboy1]

Is it correct the ship is not going to israel now

[Irish Silverstreak]

Hi all yesterday onboard we got a tour update for next week. The ship will be in Rhodes Tuesday Wed at sea THURSDAY HAFIA (6 am - 17.00) and FRIDAY ASHDOD ( 9.00-1700) I think this change will now result in us having to cancel our tour ???? as now the safety net of the ship overnighting in Asdod is gone and also the time in Port. :confused: :confused:

[geomagot]

what a shame for you guys

 

haifa is quite a pretty town shops/coffee shops...bit of a hike for dead sea or jerusalem tho

 

early sailing from ashdod would mean jerusalem will be a bit of a whistlestop too

 

wonder what has prompted the change of plan?

[Irish Silverstreak]

Hi all yesterday we got an update on board the Celebration to the ports of call next week and it is tue Rhodes wed at sea THURSDAY HAFIA (6.00 - 19.00) FRI ASHDOD (9.00-17.00) This puts the time for the tour from Ashdod very tight and the safety net of the overnight in port is also now gone I think this all but cancels our tour from Ashdod :confused: :confused:

[SALLYMIKE]

hi all,we had an email from tour company saying they will do trip from Haifa same price,are still going on it?

[Irish Silverstreak]

The company mailed me and said they will not risk us being late for the sailing which was a question I put to them

[Irish Silverstreak]

That was if we are going from hafia . We are heading back onboard I will get back here asap to find out way Ye all are going to do

[willyboy1]

Why has the itinery been changed again

[SALLYMIKE]

So why has the itinery changed again, someone must know!Thomson messing us up a bit Reason for cruise in the first instance was see pyramids: No cant do that too risky. then booked a long day trip in Israel knowing if held up cruise liner was staying in dock over night : No not doing that any more , this now may may hinder our planned day trip as day trip may over run or if delayed will miss boat departure at 7 pm. We arranged trip with others on board but arranged privately from Thomson . Await group consideration to our decision to still go or not. We can understand dangers if any to alter destinations but 2 changes in a number of days, people will feel uneasy at booking any thing in light of this happening. Maybe it is perhaps of cost to dock overnight and would rather move on to next port and save money ? Just hope Syria does not give us a headache next week with Mr Obama, we surely then will then on a mystery cruise somewhere!!

[happy v]

You would be best to book the trip with Thomsons. At least then you will get somewhere and also not worry all day in case you miss the ship.

 

I hope you have a nice holiday anyway.:)

[geomagot]

I'm sorry for you guys

 

but

 

yep I agree

 

in places such as this when there is a higher than average chance that things may not go to plan.....it might be best to consider booking a ships shorex and let them have all the headaches

 

it is not unheard of that there can be last minute changes of plan when travelling on a cruise, especially more so in this region...and we have known about the troubles in this region for months

 

theres nothing that can be done about last minute drop of the hat itinerary changes....it happens....its irritating...but, its in the terms and conditions

 

its also well documented that when in this region that most shore trips will cover long distances, road checkpoints, sometimes poor road conditions and much formalities

 

ships tours on thoms are not that much more expensive....they are well run with english speaking guides and you will be safe and secure that the ship wont leave without you......can you imagine being stranded somewhere like this? Trying to continue your journey alone to catch up with the ship

 

I wouldn't want to risk my security for a few £'s saving

[Julessmiles]

Completely agree with Geomagot; book a tour with Thomson - I cannot fault any of the tours we have done :)

[shazzy692002]

Does people think this is a one off with no over night in Ashdod. I am doing this criuise in oct, no Egypt, doing crete and marmaris in stead. now no asdod over nighter?

[willyboy1]

Any more news on itinery for next week

[Irish Silverstreak]

I confirmed again on ship and its hafia nd ashdod r we doing the private tour or Thomson the private company say they will not risk us being late

[SALLYMIKE]

Hi we will do the private tour only if all other party members wish to go still. please let us know what your thoughts are before Sunday evening as we need to let private company know our plans. Are You having a good cruise, will we be happy when we get there ? Sal and Mike

[angeleyes49]

We still want to do the private tour I am sure the private tour company will make sure we won't be late for the boat.

[SALLYMIKE]

Good to hear that it still on,we will still meet in the bar as planed

[Irish Silverstreak]

We asked cruise director and he confirmed hafia and ashdod we will travel with private if all u guys are

[SALLYMIKE]

Hi there!

ok we still plan to go, meet you in the bar as planned 4pm wed 18th. looking forward to meeting you all . How is the trip, hope to you expectations. see you when we board tomorrow ! Sal Mike x

[gillhalfpint]

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Good job you are going on the 16th. Some changes on 30th.

 

In yesterday's Daily Mirror, on travel late deals, "Marmaris, Turkey - 7 night Aegean and Holy Land Cruise, on Thomson Celebration, from £618 pp, (saves £820 per couple) based on 2 sharing on f/b and flying on Sept 30th, from Bournemouth, Bristol or Garwick. Ship calls at Rhodes; Ashdod, Israel; Larnaca, Cyprus; and Alanya, Turkey."

 

Have a great cruise, wherever you go!!

 

Gill

 

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[willyboy1]

This itinery above is the same as 16 th

[Irish Silverstreak]

This week it is deffo hafia nd ashdod tours are now for sale on board since last night

[angeleyes49]

Just to say we went on the Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour this last week and had a Fantastic Day out. Thanks to our Guides who were very informative and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to everyone.