infoqueen Posted June 7, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2011 :confused:Was I dreaming or did I read that there was no charge for the safes on the Dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cymro1953 Posted June 7, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hi Shirley, We were not charged last year on her. Berwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy v Posted June 7, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2011 No charge for us in February. However safe took a dislike to hubby and would ony let me open and close it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted June 7, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2011 No charge for us in February. However safe took a dislike to hubby and would ony let me open and close it!!! We had to get reception out twice to come and open ours! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 10, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Last year ours only worked when it felt like it so luckily I had a travelsafe bag to hang in the wardrobe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted June 12, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 12, 2011 :confused:Was I dreaming or did I read that there was no charge for the safes on the Dream We are just back from Dream and they are now charging for use of safe in cabin, (£15/ week, think £25 for two )although it does state in brochure AND in the ticket book FOC , reception said this was introduced 6 weeks ago.Could not be bothered to argue over this as we were on our hols. With 753 cabins( if full )not a bad little earner for Thomsom:rolleyes: ? Apart from that small issue everything was as good as last year Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 12, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Up to half a million a year revenue for handing out keys :eek: Cruise ships cabins are pretty secure if you remember to lock the door so what are the risks of say buying a travelsafe bag and attaching it to a not in view immovable object in your cabin? i suppose if; - someone specifically targetted your cabin - had a master key - knew where to look - had bolt cutters to free the bag or a master key - made off with your valuables the company would deny responsibility and say you had left the cabin door unlocked, plus you should have used their safe. If you had used their safe they might claim you had left it unlocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infoqueen Posted June 12, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted June 12, 2011 ok where can i buy a travelsafe bag from sure it would more than pay for itself as we usually holiday 3 times a year and at £15 a week thats £45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 12, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 12, 2011 ok where can i buy a travelsafe bag from sure it would more than pay for itself as we usually holiday 3 times a year and at £15 a week thats £45 Amazon sell em for £32.08 but I got mine for £26 a year ago. Pacsafe TravelSafe read the reviews for tips on enhancing security etc I usually attach mine to a rail in the wardrobe or there is pipe work etc. basically anything solidly attached that you can get the cable around will do. Of course paranoia rules for me so I sadly write down the numbers of the banknotes I take with me :o So if someone half inches my casino bankroll I have all the numbers and will insist they find the stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Rouser Posted June 12, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 12, 2011 £22 on the bay. Yale Portable Travel Safe Black - NEW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 12, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 12, 2011 We are just back from Dream and they are now charging for use of safe in cabin, (£15/ week, think £25 for two )although it does state in brochure AND in the ticket book FOC , reception said this was introduced 6 weeks ago.Could not be bothered to argue over this as we were on our hols. With 753 cabins( if full )not a bad little earner for Thomsom:rolleyes: ?Apart from that small issue everything was as good as last year Steve Steve I would say unless Thomson lettered everyone informing them of the introduction of a charge for the use of the safe and the fact its in black and white as FOC in the brochure I would think there would be case for anyone to question it.I might while wifes at the shops in Palma :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 12, 2011 #12 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just checked the brochure and under "MONEY MATTERS ABOARD SHIP"section EXTRA CHARGES ABOARD SHIP the use of safe is comes under that so Thomsons are correct although was not charged last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzseeka Posted June 12, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Just checked the brochure and under "MONEY MATTERS ABOARD SHIP"section EXTRA CHARGES ABOARD SHIP the use of safe is comes under that so Thomsons are correct although was not charged last year Well skip the trip to Reception, Jim, and just head for the bar instead!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 12, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Thats now the plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted June 12, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Amazon sell em for £32.08 but I got mine for £26 a year ago. Pacsafe TravelSafe read the reviews for tips on enhancing security etc I usually attach mine to a rail in the wardrobe or there is pipe work etc. basically anything solidly attached that you can get the cable around will do. Of course paranoia rules for me so I sadly write down the numbers of the banknotes I take with me :o So if someone half inches my casino bankroll I have all the numbers and will insist they find the stuff! Can my beloved fit into one? :D and be attached to above rail or pipework while i go in Casino?:rolleyes: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted June 13, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thank you for your email addressed to our former Managing Director of Cruise, David Selby. As part of a specialised team, fully trained to investigate and respond to correspondence addressed to our Board of Directors, I''ve been asked to review your file today. Having done so, I note that you''re unhappy that charges are now applied onboard Thomson Dream for the safety deposit box facility, and over the way this has been introduced, following your cruise on the ship on 4th June 2011. Just to make you aware, our new Managing Director of Cruise is Fraser Ellacott. At the start of May, a decision was made to bring Thomson Dream into line with our other cruise ships who charge for this facility. Whilst I''m aware that tickets did state there is no charge for this, there is a clause which advises the information contained in that document is current at the time of printing - but is liable to change. We''re making sure that this information is changed in new ticketing documents issued - and I''m sorry for any inconvenience and upset this issue has caused you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglesonian Posted June 13, 2011 #17 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have just had my tickets today and it says that the safes are free. Now that must be current surely. Anglesonian:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglesonian Posted June 13, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We have just had our tickets today and the booklet says that the safes are free. The book must be current surely. Anglesonian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattress123 Posted June 14, 2011 #19 Share Posted June 14, 2011 received my tickets on the 8th june and again state that safes are free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted June 14, 2011 #20 Share Posted June 14, 2011 received my tickets on the 8th june and again state that safes are free Think you will find there is a charge and they have the get out clause :rolleyes: Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodafountain Posted June 14, 2011 #21 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Think you will find there is a charge and they have the get out clause :rolleyes: Steve You could argue that their get out clause is incorrect, as it states that the booklet is correct at time of printing, which it obviously isn't, if current prints are still advising the safe is FOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 14, 2011 #22 Share Posted June 14, 2011 You could argue that their get out clause is incorrect, as it states that the booklet is correct at time of printing, which it obviously isn't, if current prints are still advising the safe is FOC. Know what your saying but there get out clause could be the Thomson brochure where the use of a safe comes under "MONEY MATTERS ABOARD SHIP"section EXTRA CHARGES ABOARD SHIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodafountain Posted June 14, 2011 #23 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Know what your saying but there get out clause could be the Thomson brochure where the use of a safe comes under "MONEY MATTERS ABOARD SHIP"section EXTRA CHARGES ABOARD SHIP They could, but then why not say that in the first response they gave, rather then the "tickets are correct at time of printing" line, think they have made a rod for their own back, if someone dared report it (well, 2 people, the first with the original letter, and the second with tickets issued after the charge started). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim The Scot Posted June 14, 2011 #24 Share Posted June 14, 2011 They could, but then why not say that in the first response they gave, rather then the "tickets are correct at time of printing" line, think they have made a rod for their own back, if someone dared report it (well, 2 people, the first with the original letter, and the second with tickets issued after the charge started). I actually agree with you on both posts and also after reading my travel documents & personal guide.We had the debacle last year when they changed the drinks list only to revert back to the original after complaints,now this.Anything to squeeze even more money out of passengers. Well i`ve news for them,surprise,surprise,they won`t be getting £15 from me ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevedeccaman Posted June 14, 2011 #25 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I actually agree with you on both posts and also after reading my travel documents & personal guide.We had the debacle last year when they changed the drinks list only to revert back to the original after complaints,now this.Anything to squeeze even more money out of passengers. Well i`ve news for them,surprise,surprise,they won`t be getting £15 from me ;) :D .............................. Jim ,think you wil keep all your valuables were every"scotch gentleman" keeps his belongings:D PS in the casino on roulette like a flutter but now no single chips on single numbers ,max 5 chips must be played.(:rolleyes: Get them in and out ?) Enjoy and get ur holiday head on ! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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