LesleyD Posted March 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Hi there....Haven,t used this forum before but could really use some help if anyone sailed from Dubai with Thomsons On our itinerary we arrive in Dubai at 7.15 am...This is our only day in Dubai we depart at 11pm....Can anyone tell me if we can book the Dubai by night tour once on board for that night.We cannot book it before hand and cant get any confirmation of being able to from Thomson excursions.Also if anyone can recommend [or not!!] any more excursions on this cruise...We are in Abu Dhabi, Khor Fakkan,Muscat, any tips ie currency would be really gratefully received...Many Thanks :ship::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted March 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2017 You may be more likely to get a quick response by posting your queries on the Thomson Celebration FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2017 LesleyD if you arrive in Dubai on Tuesday and leave that night you will be in Dubai again the following Monday for an overnight stop before you leave Tuesday early morning. If this is so I would as we did do the Dubai by night on your last night as quite frankly we were absolutely knackered when we arrived after such an early start and adding another 5 hours on to our day It may be that you can't book it because it isn't done on a Tuesday only a Monday😴😴😴 Thomson Spirit Oct 2005 Repo Palma to Sharm el Sheikh Thomson Celebration Jan 2007 Red Sea Magic Ocean Village Feb 2008 West Caribbean & Central America BtoB Ocean Village Aug 2008 Eastern Med Ocean Village 2 Feb 2009 Eastern Caribbean BtoB Ocean Village Mar 2010 Eastern Caribbean BtoB Thomson Dream Feb 2011 Eastern Caribbean & Cuba BtoB Thomson Celebration Aug 2011 Eastern Med Thomson Celebration Apr 2012 Red Sea Magic Thomson Celebration Apr/May 2012 Repo Sharm el Sheikh to Marmaris Thomson Dream Feb 2013 Eastern Caribbean BtoB Thomson Majesty Nov/Dec 2014 Colourful Coasts Canaries Thomson Dream Jan/Feb 2015 West Caribbean Panama & Cuba BtoB Thomson Dream Apr 2015 Transatlantic Sunset Thomson Majesty June 2015 Hellenic Classics Thomson Celebration Sept 2015 Adriatic Affair Thomson Dream Jan 2016 Mayan Treasures/Cuban Revolution Thomson Dream April 2016 Atlantic Adventure Thomson Dream June 2016 Iconic Islands/Adriatic Explorer Thomson Celebration Jan 2017 Cities of Gold Thomson Dream April2017 Atlantic Daydream Thomson Majesty Sept2017 Med Medley/Treasures of Med Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Everywhere we went accepted dollars so we didn't buy any other currency but we didn't go shopping or spend a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2017 We did the beach trip in Abu Dhabi to the Hilton hotel saw sights on the way and back again and had a nice relaxing day Only time we visited a beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor150 Posted March 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Khor fakaan is a complete waste of a day.... nothing there ive no idea why the ship stops here would much rather had another day in abbi dabbhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesleyD Posted March 9, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks very much for everyones replies,they're much appreciated I should have explained that this is our only day in Dubai....We then sail to Jordan after Muscat and fly home from there Half of the flights to the ship arrive the day before us [They have a day less in Jordan] so they will be able to book it that day for the night after. I have phoned and emailed Thomsons excursions and had replies ranging from:- No you cant book it because its the day you arrive Yes of course you can book it because the ship doesn't depart until 11pm They even said they would definitely find out and get back to me ......No they didn't!! Would have changed the flights to Birmingham to get there the day before but found this out too late.......Just wondered if anyone else had come across this predicament before,,, If we cant do the night trip we will go into Dubai during that day on the shuttle.....But we would love to know before we go ....... I feel I could find a unicorn easier!!! Thanks again everyone for the other info too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So you're doing the Repositioning cruise and I see now why you won't be going back to Dubai and of course arriving on the Tuesday you won't be able to do the Dubai by night trip - so I would recommend the HoHo bus which you can buy tickets for in the port. Using this you will get to see all the relevant sights and be able to get on and off when you want Unfortunately you won't be able to go up the Birj Kalipha as usually you would need tickets bought in advance but you will see it unfortunately not lit up as you would at night. A visit to the largest Mall in the world is worth a visit if you want to see an aquarium and musical fountains. You will be given a map with all the best sites on it. So sorry in your case you didn't book the Monday flight but if you do have an overnight in Aqaba Jordan before flying home visiting Petra is a must do Have a great time we would have done this cruise if we hadn't already booked the Dream repositioning cruise in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Vitasign we are just hoping they don't take all the staff off the Dream for the new ship !! Sent from my VF-895N using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So are we Pensioncruiser but usually they don't transfer more than half so the existing crew can train the new recruits. Some of the crew on the TA last year were complaining that it was making their jobs harder when the new crew arrived in such numbers and they didn't get paid for training. They had three days after arriving in Cadiz before the first Med cruise began and I was told it would be at least another 2 weeks before they were up to scratch. Of course the new show team after rehearsing in Keighley join the TA and have up to 18 days to rehearse on the ship before they start full time (they do a show as practice on the voyage so it gives us chance to weigh them up before our summer cruise) Can't wait only 4 weeks next Tuesday to go Can't wait to see Tom and Maris, Noel and Marisa again they are great Never seen the band that's on this time but hope they're as good a Strumjam and Topmen Are you ready for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It turned my imojis into ???? So here they are 🚢😎🍻🍹🍷🍸🐬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Came through on my phone OK. You will have to post a report mid Atlantic to put our minds at rest, hope 2 intense are still on. Have a great time. Sent from my VF-895N using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Thanks I'm sure we will Tom and Maris are 2 Intense and yes they are very good I thought you were on this cruise, which one are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2017 The following reposition so may see you on change over, first year, for a long time we haven't done Caribbean and are we missing it!! Already booked for next year. Sent from my VF-895N using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Is that to Corfu? How long is it for? Should have tacked it on to ours. Maybe next year on Discovery TA and tack on repositioning to Newcastle but yours sounds warmer and probably calmer lol 🌊🌊⛈🌩🌨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yes its 8days, always wanted to sail into Malta just hope the weather allows us in. Sent from my VF-895N using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Oh fabulous I sailed into Valletta on my first cruise on Spirit and having holidayed there four or five times and seen the harbour from land (the QE11 was in dry dock being refitted after the Falklands war as she'd been used as a hospital or troop ship) I was so excited and not disappointed You shouldn't have a problem getting in whatever the seas and the weather should be warm. Have a fabulous time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalsign Posted March 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hubby has just found out from Tom of 2 Intense that Top Men are currently on Dream and so I hope they'll still be on for your cruise as I know you like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetherby Whaler Posted March 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 16, 2017 In Muscat we walked all the way to the museum to find they wouldn't take dirham, neither would the bus, and more fool us, we didn't have a bank card so a long walk back! We had been led to believe by the ship reception that dirham would be acceptable (they didn't sell rial) so we were a bit annoyed. I guess that official places want rials or card payments but they seem to take just about anything in the souk and there is a money exchange office there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetherby Whaler Posted March 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Nothing to see in Khor Fakkan, although it has a lovely beach and promenade and could be like Nice if it was in Europe. Whether you go on shore or not you have to undergo the slightly ludicrous portside passport check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cariad1000 Posted March 23, 2017 #21 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I would most definitely recommend afternoon tea at the Etihad Towers Observation Deck in Abu Dhabi. Wonderful experience, breathtaking views and superb food. Much more enjoyable and relaxed than the Burj Khalifa in Dubai which was very much like a cattle market with people jostling for places at the windows. We did a Dhow cruise in Muscat which was very interesting with amazing scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensioncruiser Posted March 23, 2017 #22 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hubby has just found out from Tom of 2 Intense that Top Men are currently on Dream and so I hope they'll still be on for your cruise as I know you like them. Thanks for that Vitalsign yes we do also like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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