cruiser man 60 Posted May 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2018 an anyone advise what time you can get on board on the cruises out of Dubai, most flights are not overnight from U.K. Getting in c 7/8 am and wondered what is process from then. Also returning on early afternoon flight, what time do you have to disembark. Thanks for any information and views on these UAE cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Although we missed embarkation in Dubai due to Storm Emma, I was advised it's possible to embark first thing in the morning. Certainly as we were disembarking at 8.30am, passengers were already embarking for the next cruise. Disembarkation began around 3am, I believe these were the MSC arranged flights and the last group to disembark was scheduled for 10.30am on our sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted May 4, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 4, 2018 We arrived at the port at about 10am from an overnight flight. Boarding was swift but staterooms were not available until about 12.30-1pm. So, we had to hang around until then. We couldn't get our cruise cards until we got to the rooms so we had to order drinks using of paperwork which showed the drinks package on it. On disembarkation day, you will be asked to be out of your stateroom by 8.00am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 4, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Can you get breakfast or other food before you get cruise cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes, the buffet will be open or the TSL if you're in YC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 5, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Another question, anyone been on recently let us know what time the late dining is as whilst it says approx 8.30 pm I have seen other comments say it could be 9 or 9.30 pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted May 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Another question, anyone been on recently let us know what time the late dining is as whilst it says approx 8.30 pm I have seen other comments say it could be 9 or 9.30 pm Not recent but in March 2017, our late dining time was 9.30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Another question, anyone been on recently let us know what time the late dining is as whilst it says approx 8.30 pm I have seen other comments say it could be 9 or 9.30 pm The daily planner for our March 2018 cruise shows the late seating to be 9.15pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 6, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks for all information, one more thing , is early dinner 18.30 always or does this vary as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Again from our daily planner, the early dinner was 6.30pm. From memory on our other sailings in other locations the early seating was 6.30pm. I couldn't honestly say if this varies but hope that helps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 7, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Thanks for very useful information, we normally like to eat about 8pm but don't think we can wait until 9.30pm and would find it difficult to sleep with a big meal too late so may have to go for 18.30 and maybe use buffet sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 7, 2018 8pm ish is our usual time, neither of the assigned dining times would really suit us. We did thoroughly enjoy our cruise from Dubai and I hope that you do too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser man 60 Posted May 9, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thanks for very helpful information, we have only done flexible dining before on various lines. Was the dining experience very long waiting for all table to order etc, and were you finished in time for shows, entertainment etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFox27 Posted May 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Unfortunately I can't help there as we were My Choice flexible dining and at a table for two. We found the service excellent but obviously the length of meal time depended on how many courses we ordered. The menu will list three, it used to be six or seven but you can order more than one option from each section ie starter and pasta courses as you did previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CruiseIreland Posted May 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks for very helpful information, we have only done flexible dining before on various lines. Was the dining experience very long waiting for all table to order etc, and were you finished in time for shows, entertainment etc? Fixed dining times are arranged to get you to either the earlier or later show. We dine late so we went to the earlier show, when we went at all. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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