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You really need to check if they're intending to dock at Ashdod, as they've been using Haifa instead

If you're on Facebook there are a couple of groups where people going on that cruise are doing the same as you.  Lots of posts in the Marella Discovery groups

The allowance is still the same, ie 20kg hold, 10kg hand, but each individual case can now weigh 25kg instead of 23kg, so you'll still need to pay for anything over 20kg

There are some discount codes, but the cruise I've been tracking for a few weeks has risen in price, therefore even with the code, it's more expensive than it was two weeks ago.  I'll wait for it to come down again nearer departure!

You definitely need one if you're flying in or out of Oman.  I did this earlier this year, flew into Muscat, then straight into the ship.  You need to apply no more than 30 days in advance, and I recommend using the Omani Police website.  It's relatively easy, and cheap. A lot of the visa companies are making a lot of money out of this!  I spoke to several people who'd paid hundreds!

Hi, yes, I've used the Oman police site for our Visa's in April. It was easy enough as long as you're ok uploading and sizing photos, and they were approved in around an hour.  We were on a cruise, so many horror stories of people paying extortionate fees through visa sites.  The Omani police site is the one to use!

Just back from Red Sea Odyssey and thought the excursions were overpriced and very rushed, also poorly described in terms of ability, accessibility, and duration.  Destination Services were terrible, giving out wrong information beforehand and very confrontational and rude when we complained afterwards.  Don't get me wrong, we we're thrilled to be able to visit these places, and having never been in that area before we're glad to have the "safety" of being on a ships excursion, but if you are more confident and can arrange an alternative I'd do it!

Thanks guys! Going to take meds in original packaging and current prescription  note.  Fingers crossed!

17 hours ago, lexdisic said:

Hi again

Here are the government sites for UAE and Oman

 

UAE - https://www.government.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/drugs-and-controlled-medicines/controlled-medicines-

 

Oman - https://www.moh.gov.om/en/-/---276

Thanks Vitalsign, I had a look, but it's not terribly clear as, like you say, we are basically transiting.  

Has anybody got any experience of traveling with prescription medication to Oman? We're flying into Muscat, and joining the cruise.  Hubby has quite a few meds for heart and back problems. Does anyone know if a current prescription note is all that's needed? Cheers

On 12/28/2018 at 5:01 PM, Vitalsign said:

Unlike the Discoveries WIFI on Dream is not very good and it'll depend where you are Midships deck 7 where we usually are is ok some of the time but don't know about other cabins Sorry Hubbie tends to wait until we're in port

Hi, the WiFi is good on the Discovery? I'm hoping so, as I need to keep in touch with home and we have a lot of Sea days! 

it is definitely worth giving them a ring.  When I booked there was no option to upgrade seats, so assumed they were sold out, but decided to ring anyway.  Was able to upgrade to Premium going out on Dtreamliner, and extra legroom returning on standard short haul. ( It's a repositioning cruise). Cost was under £400 for both of us.

We had a similar situation.  Booked a report cruise for next year, special wedding anniversary, wanted an "aft" cabin.  Although we booked early, there were no two berths left, so was offered a four berth, which we gladly accepted, paid the upgrade ( none available at the grade we wanted either) and the booking selection fee.  Now wondering if we'll get what we paid for, but hoping, as it's an adult only cruise, and all having grades have sold out, that we'll be ok!

There seems to be a problem with their website/app, people (including me) unable to access their account or "manage your booking". I've read a few posts on FB. Will give them a ring Monday, but their communication is rubbish [emoji53]

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We have just published the review of our amazing cruise. We spent time in Abu Dhabi before the cruise and saw so many wonderful sights. We also loved Muscat and our stop in Aqaba, where I finally got to visit the awesome Petra sight. I hope the review brings back memories for those who have been to these places or helps those of you that are planning on visiting there. I certainly consider these "must visit" ports. You can see the review by clicking on the link to our website in my signature. Enjoy!

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I think its Bircher muesli, or overnight muesli, plenty of recipe's on-line. We used to have it as kids, it's lovely!

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I took my mum on the Adriatic Explorer cruise last year, her first, and probably her last, though she'd like to do the fyords! Made some lovely memories. She's pretty frail now, bless her, but I'm so glad we did it 😊

We've just booked that too! From Muscat to Corfu. Looks a great itinerary, which is also our reason for choosing it. Have only done one other Thomson cruise, last year, on the Dream. We did the Adriatic Explorer, which was sunning.

Thank you both. We wanted something laid back and easygoing, we aren't expecting, or requireing glamour, just an easy week with some pretty sights and little hurry! Mums got a heart condition and going blind and really wants to see Venice again and Dubrovnik, so I think this may be her last holiday. If the beds are firm, I'll take the topper to be on the safe side! Is there a hairdresser/salon on board? Also, pleased with my cabin choice, it looks a bit bigger than some of the others on that deck

Hello, I've just booked to take my mum on the Dream on the Adriatic Explorer cruise in May. I've booked cabin 9038. Can anyone tell me what to expect in general and cabin wise, and are the beds good? I usually take a small travel size memory foam topper for mum to hotels, as you never quite know what the beds will be like, and wonder if I should do so, or if the beds are good? Any advice on life onboard greatly appreciated too! I've only cruised once before on the Ocean Village 2 on honeymoon which was great, and this will be mum's first, at 85!