MrLoLoLo

Thanks all. So as its only a 6hr stop over, I think its a case of get off ship for a little walk to the "one street" cafes/shops and chill, or a trip to Olympia then, and that would have to be a tour, as don't think the bike tour would go that far.

Any one been to Katakalon on the cruise? Just wondering what to do on the stop. For some reason its a late arrival, and only have 6hrs in port. I've looked on the TUI excursions, and seen a beach which is 30m away, and a bike tour. Anyone does any of these? Wonder why its this beach as seems there is closer ones. It doesn't state what or where you go on the bike tour, is it worth it? thanks

I don’t film people, no, no interest, I prefer landscapes. I’m afraid I can’t control everyone, only myself and I respect the laws. You can’t tarnish everyone with the same brush, sore point or not. Anyway, I can’t take it so happy days (for some)

? No, it would be to take with me on excursions. Knowing the laws like I do I wouldn’t film when on the cruise or docked anyway. That’s trouble sometimes, people challenge you and tell you, can’t do that here, but actually don’t know the laws which we are required to.

Thanks, where is that post from please? As although I don’t doubt it, it’s saved on AWS, and seems old. It it available on TUI website. Appreciate info though, pity as would have been good to take.

Flying with TUI and cruise with Marella, as a package. I’ve found info for drones for n TUI flight and they are allowed in hand luggage. However just had email back from a TUI shop saying they are not allowed on board the ship. Has anyone boarded with a drone? I’ve asked where this info is written down, but wondered if anyone else had info, or tried etc. Its only a small drone under 250g, so is allowed to fly in most places. thanks.

Marella Explorer 2 are balcony cabins on deck 8/9/10 overlooked? which is best ones to get? I've read that on deck 8 you may not get a twin bed, which I need, and not really bothered where it is so wasn't going to pay £50 to choose.

Yeh will mess around thanks. You say there’s a £400 discount, is that just the “inbuilt” TUI one or a separate promo code? If so where is it, what specifically for please. Thanks

Thanks for that, that would be a no brainier if that price then yes. I just thought a balcony would be bigger but you’re correct it’s too small for 4 adults so going to have to be 2 cabins. It’s just I really fancied a balcony. Where is the discount please? A code? For all cruises?

Cruised a while ago yes and we did have 2 cabins. As you say it’s tight! I’m sure there was a fold down in the cabin, at least 1 and I thought then would be squeezed to have another body in. I thought that having the balcony would make the cabin bigger, seems to on other cruises, but looking at descriptions seems 16m² for both?

What is the general guidance and guidelines, as it’s a minefield for TUI Marella cruises? On the actually ship do you not need masks now anywhere? Flying from UK arriving in the country (Malta or Croatia)do you need tests? At ports and countries you stop at, do you need tests as well? Do you have to pay for them? Book them first? What happens when you come back aboard, are you tested again, who pays etc? Any other comments/help on it all please?

Ah really, so still seems a lot of restrictions and costs attributed to it. Looking at TUI (Marrlla) and PO cruises). It’s difficult to attain what the rules are. Which is your preferred line to connect to the rules you state please?

On cruises now what is the general guidance and guidelines as it’s a minefield. On the actually ship do you not need masks now anywhere? At ports and countries you stop at, what do you need tests as well? Do you have to pay for them? Book them first? What happens when you come back aboard, are you tested again, who pays etc? Any other comments/help on it all please?

Looking at inside/outside cabins on Explorer 2 and they say 16m². Looking at Balcony option also says 16m² though, presume that’s not including the balcony? Worry is it’s now 4 adults (2 “kids” of 20+ age), and I’m worried all won’t fit in and be a bit awkward? The balcony upgrade is £900 so very expensive, I thought it would also mean the cabin would be larger but doesn’t seem to be? Is that correct? Also it seems inside/outside have fold down beds if for 4, which again I think the “kids” would struggle with. Is the balcony proper floor beds, and if so then as both inside and balcony are shown as 16M² then the balcony cabin must be much smaller? Any one been in both? Any pics or comments appreciated.

New to cruising really, only been on a TUI one where everything was included, tips, service charges etc. Looking now TUI cruises are really expensive this year, like most tbh because of everything that’s going on. So not sure on how others work, all i can find on PO site is “no need to tip””. So just wanting to know of there is any other charges. I like on TUI how everything is included, prefer that upfront. Looks like drinks are not included on PO. Paying for 4 will become expensive, so what is guide price, for alcohol and soft drinks, coffee etc. Thanks