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  1. Hi gavman, if you are comparing cruises you need to take everything into account. For example flights, amount of port days etc. It is not usual for excursions to be included but it's very easy to DIY the ports. WiFi isn't usually included but you can use it in the port buildings and cafes. You don't need to upgrade to the drinks package unless you like the branded spirits etc. It's possible to not spend anything if you don't want to, you can come back to the ship for lunch and go ashore again if you want to. We've done many Marella cruises, I'm sure you will enjoy it
  2. Explorer 2 sails from Dubrovnik, it's a beautiful area to visit. We really enjoyed it in September
  3. Not sure about your mobility problem but check out Emilie Ferries. I understand the ferry is very near Stadsgarden where the ship docks and takes you to Djurgarden where the ABBA museum is situated
  4. Is this Explorer 2? It looks like the front of the ship
  5. Hi Broomeboy, as Jim said you will need to do a trip to Rome from the ship. There are various excursions but they usually do 'Rome on your own' so you can wander wherever you like for a few hours. We went on the train but that's not for everyone . We bought a pop-up map of Rome online and planned our route around Rome in advance so that we didn't waste time . We got to see all the sights , a brilliant day out. Enjoy!
  6. On Explorer 2 this sign is shown for double bed fixed against the wall on deck 8. Not sure if this is the case with Discovery
  7. The water dispenser on each floor is really good, always cold water available and a carafe in every cabin.
  8. Don't forget the weather can go either way, we were in Norway July 2018 and it was very hot the whole time. Shorts and t.shirts all the time. Best to take layers to cover any type of weather
  9. Definitely can get decaffeinated in the MDR and the buffet
  10. The bus into Chania is only 10-15 minutes. You get off in the centre of Chania, cross over the road and you are in a lovely shopping centre. There are modern shops and there are also market lanes. You eventually get down to the beautiful port where there are lots of cafes and bars
  11. Totally agree with all you said Jim. We like to feel comfortable on holiday, really don't fancy the new huge ships no matter how nice they are. However, not sure where you live in Scotland but Ambassador are doing cruises from Dundee! Reading about them they sound similar to Marella and have some good itineraries
  12. We also love Marella, had many fabulous cruises and visited so many places that we wouldn't have visited without Marella. However, we are open to try different things and are booked on Princess this summer as we wanted to visit the Baltic. The price is similar to Marella for 2 weeks (drinks included) but we will have 4 sea days. We'll see how we go but I'm sure we will be back with Marella at some point.
  13. First time on Princess for many years, can we just turn up at the MDR when we want to or do we have to book first?
  14. In Flam there is teepee type shop where you can purchase items made by the Sami people. Some lovely items but very expensive. All can be paid by credit card
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