Tizzy-Jo

15 minutes ago, Sweetpea-1959 said:

Cheers, need to do sooner than later. Was hanging off visas and injections think8ng it might get cancelled

Always better to get them checked out and be safe.

1 hour ago, Sweetpea-1959 said:

All sounds great fun!! Looking forward to india and all the chaos! Spoke to one of our bank tellers, whose family visit India a lot, she said don't eat anything and don't touch things without washing your hands after, apparently our stomaches are a bit delicate for dealing with some of the bacteria.

 

Anyone know what injections we need?

Contact your GP practice. They will tell you what vaccinations you need. 

2 hours ago, Pensioncruiser said:

Off topic but all ok here BJ .Think someone 😁 complained about that other post and it's gone 👍

 

Good

21 minutes ago, Cliffholl55 said:

Try using a different browser, ie. Safari , Google, Firefox ?

Google Chrome works for me.

Just done a dummy booking. 14 nights flying from Manchester on 22nd. October is showing as available.

I always take an evening skirt and a glitzy top. I love to see all the different outfits that people wear, particularly if some men are wearing kilts.

On 5/9/2023 at 6:09 PM, Jim The Scot said:

Pity Marella dont do Instanbul

Just checked next year and they are doing Istanbul. Mind you, I only checked for August.

We did the Ancient Wonders cruise on Celebration in 2013. It was our first and we were hooked. Sailing through the Dardanelles was so thought provoking. Wonderful times.

 Celebration had one too. Used it once after a week in a hotel first. Not the most brilliant of appliances but handy at the time.

2 hours ago, Daftie said:

I have been in two minds about this and still deciding but think I will book it.  We are on the 4th May cruise - when are you going?

My cruise is 24th August. Will be interested to hear about your Venice trip, if you do go.

41 minutes ago, Pensioncruiser said:

If you don't go you will always regret it, it's such a wonderful city particularly just to walk round we can recommend a cafe, just walk over the rialto bridge and its the first on the left, cheaper than the square and much better view. 

Enjoy. 

I’ve been in two minds whether to book this excursion because it’s such a long day. However, as I was only 14 the last time I was in Venice, I think I really need to go. 

As Brummijam has said, the only adults only ship is Explorer 2.

Which ship were you on?

Another ship? Do tell.

Totally agree with that statement. I have never had to claim on travel insurance but because I have one or two medical problems and am in my 70s, I have to pay so much more than I did 10 years ago.

47 minutes ago, Jim The Scot said:

Exactly this

 

Saying that we bagged a bargain last October but only because it was virtually a last minute booking with flights from Scotland which is highly unusual for a late booking

 

We booked it on the Wednesday and flew out on the Friday

Wow. I bet that was a bit of a rush to get packed.

Absolutely agree. 

Whichever you decide will be lovely. Have done a stay and cruise which was really enjoyable. There were several other guests doing the same. We were collected by a minibus at the hotel and taken straight to the ship. The reverse would happen if you do a cruise and stay.

43 minutes ago, Jim The Scot said:

My phone might have been the problem

 

 

🤣

I always check out the “What’s in Port” website, lots of useful information. I print off the relevant maps too.

6 hours ago, Coalman said:

I rang them yesterday and was advised that they hope that ALL vaccination requirements will be dropped by 23rd April ( but it may have been April 2023 ). No one will need to be tested and the Vaccine Free folk will not be discriminated against any longer.  If you are not fully jabbed and boosted, you could book cruises for a date after April, BUT, they will penalise you financially if you can't go due to the company keeping these restrictions in place to a later and need a refund/credit.  

Fingers crossed. 🤞

2 hours ago, Pensioncruiser said:

Or have it free in premium 😉 

Absolutely. I always prefer to turn left when boarding a long haul flight.

It’s some years since I’ve been to Cuba but the currency used by visitors then was the Cuban Convertable Peso. You should be able to get that inside the port. I have no doubt you will be informed on board ship.

8 hours ago, Lornaburg said:

A tux and a couple of evening dresses weigh quite a lot.  Maybe I'll pack then see how much weight allowance we've got left. 

I always do a practice pack.

My mobile supplier only charged £2 a day for roaming which I was more than happy with. As soon as I was off the ship I checked emails etc. The only day I couldn’t have it was sea day. I can live without wifi one day no probs.