Jasper95

1 hour ago, Miaminice said:

It’s copy/paste in google translate then...

1 hour ago, trbarton said:

I’m using an IPad. Any suggestions. 
 

Tom🤔

You can just copy/paste the link to the blogpost into Google translate, it will give you a click-able link to a fully translated page 🙂

33 minutes ago, Miaminice said:

 

I am very sure that they do not accept bookings from any non-German residents. At least that’s what has been announced many times before the cruise.

 

To be fair, any other policy would sabotage the confidence of the people willing to book the cruise.. The limitation of nationalities was one of the measures important to the majority of the guests.

As a Belgian I can book all the way through to payment.. It has been said many times that it is restricted to Germans only but nothing about this rule can be found on TUI's website.

My TA (Belgian company) also sent out an e-mail advertising these cruises which I think they wouldn't do if we aren't allowed to book them..

20 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Not certain at all!  I know that I cannot book one as website won't accept Irish post code or phone number.  Same for UK.

I just looked at the drop down menu and Germany, Austria and Swiss were offered as the first three options and then others were in alpha sequence.

 

Out of interest.......would you try one of the cruises?  

I'll have a look later this afternoon and let you know,!

To be fair I think we'll (try to) steer clear of cruising during this high summer as I don't believe we'd really enjoy it right now, one of the main reasons we love cruising is the sightseeing/locations you visit (I always compare it to taking a roadtrip without all the re-packing..) and with this in mind don't believe it'd be our cup of tea.

We are thinking about a last minute sun vacation in September if nasty COVID-19 allows, whether this would be a cruise or an all-in, we're still undecided. Ideally we wanted to go visit my OH's mother in South-Africa as she has been in lock down since beginning of April and it seems they are not re-opening the borders anytime soon (speak is beginning of 2021, so our annual meetup for Christmas is on the shambles too). 

14 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

Seems to be only for German, Austrian or Swiss nationals.

Are you sure? I'm Belgian but did recieve an e-mail from my TA promoting these cruises on both TUI and AIDA. This was a week ago though

On 9/17/2019 at 7:02 AM, Janet&Carl said:

 

 

I have a couple of questions.  On some lines it is cheaper (and you get bonus download limits) if you buy before you go. 

 

1. Is it cheaper to buy a costa package before we leave ?

 

2. If you have a social media package can  you still post photo's to facebook ?

 

Thanks - hubby will want the top package but I don't need it - I only use facebook.

Sorry for bumping the thread but it might still help you;

1. It is cheaper to pre-book as you won't be charged the service charge (which gets added to anything you buy onboard)
2. Yes, it sometimes gets slow but I've managed to post and send pictures on facebook, instagram and whatsapp.

2 hours ago, tenpin said:

That is good to hear Jasper we only used it once in February & they charged 1.45 E. But there was indeed A lots of complaints about that charge even while we were on board.

So perhaps they have again changed the rules this time for the benefit of their customers.

 

May have something to do with some posts on C.C. when it was suggested that taking your own capsules 

That’s crazy in my opinion, offer a free minibar and roomservice but charge for a coffeepad?

I too would have complained if that would have been the case :)

2 hours ago, tenpin said:

There is a coffee machine ( Ille) in the suite but it is chargeable, several coffees are available with breakfast not sure which, as we drink tea If you like several cups in the morning ask for two normally comes in a large pot.

We weren't charged on our cruise (September) for the Illy coffee in our suite.