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Not having a go at you Paul but it’s amazing how a smoking habit can determine where you can / can’t go on holiday? I smoked for fourty years and to be truthful I was in the same mindset. I stopped ten years ago, Basically I needed an operation and they weren’t prepared to do it if I was still a smoker. These days I truly don’t even think about cigs. I just find it strange now how a habit can control a person. Not judging you at all mate. Keep well.😉

My iPad is a newer model and I am using an iphone12 both with the latest updates, seemed to really struggle especially when at sea.🤷🏻‍♂️ The ship was at full capacity so I was thinking it may be a bandwidth problem ( too many people online at the same time) but even on the days that we were in port and many passengers were ashore there wasn’t much of an improvement. Can’t really complain about it though because on other lines you would have to pay for a similar poor connection.

Hi Jm. There is a thread lower down regarding Wi-fi on board. It wasn’t that good in my experience.🤷🏻‍♂️

Exactly this on the recent Xmas/ new year cruise.

I can’t see where the poster Kohima was was asking which side of the road to cycle on.🤷🏻‍♂️

Also I don’t think that you hire them as I believe that they are free to use. you may have to book them. https://newsroom.saga.co.uk/news/saga-to-offer-guests-mate-x-e-bikes-to-explore-destinations

On our recent Xmas trip there was always at least three bikes not being used at the gang plank. A couple that we met on board used the bikes at most ports and recommended them.

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We are just back from that trip, The onboard was Wi Fi system was Star link and in my experience it was poor, Ok for WhatsApp etc but no chance of downloading you tube or even Apple Music. Not really complaining as it was included in the price whereas other cruise lines would charge a fortune for the same poor service.We need to remember that any connections at sea are not going to be comparable to land but I was expecting more from Star link as it is a satellite connection.

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Hi PC. Hoping you and mrs PC are keeping well. Raise a glass with us tonight, and here’s wishing you both a happy healthy new year.

If you or hubby do them at home and you find that the ships laundry service isn’t up to your standards there are onbord laundromats so you can do them yourself.🤷🏻‍♂️ Or take your butler.😘

What date / time and departure airport is it ? If you do an online dummy booking usually the flight number shows on it.

This is not having a pop at you but what were you expecting from TUI when you put in your official complaint..? From an outsider looking in you haven’t got anything that you wanted from TUI so you are venting your spleen on here. If they had refunded the cost of your holiday because of your gripes would you have left such a damning review……….. I doubt it. We did a trip on Explorer 2 earlier this year and it wasn’t the best regarding food,service, experience but at the end of the day you get what you pay for and you shouldn’t expect gold service for a brass fare. As you say “ there are plenty of other lines “ so it’s up to you where you spend your money.

Who does them when you are not on a cruise.?

To be fair showing an interest in what’s happened is normal if you are a present/past/future passenger. The only people that will have a true insight and opinion into what happened are the ones that were onboard at the time and Saga management. Perhaps we should just wait and listen to what they have to say.

Good to hear mate👍🏻 We are away xmas and new year, giving Saga a go. I think the ship is called….. Zimmer of adventure.🤷‍♂️

All done from memory as well.😂😂 Hope you are keeping well Jim.😉

Perhaps they were packing before the ship hit the storm, They were traveling towards home.🤷🏻‍♂️ Is it relevant..?

Perhaps two passengers ?

Hi NN. Glad you are back home safe, Once again thanks for the excellent blog. We have received the 2025 information email today. keep well. Dont know if this link will work. http://m.travel1.saga.co.uk/nl/jsp/m.jsp?c=%40OhycV1nhq3qQAJhptF1hVRyCce5b2TUQPAxeq6h%2FGQo%3D&dcid=DM246746&bid=784925104

As Dronnygirl said there will be literally dozens of local taxi drivers at every port in the carribean waiting to take you on day trips. It’s not usually difficult to find another couple who will share your car and costs. Welcome to cruising, Hope you have a great trip.😉

Fantastic blog, Thanks for sharing your trip with us all.👏🏻👏🏻 Keep well.

Is that Spanish time?😂

The ships lifeboats are used for tenders so any problems with them would be fixed pretty quickly I would imagine.