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Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

~ Rachie B ~

2009-02-25 16:32:31

No, i think all ports of call would be easy to do your own thing.
(most had taxi etc close by
and if part of a bigger group will certainly be cost effective)

and we certainly would if we go again

i am not sure if the more erm ......... adventurous tours could be done independently

the rainforest hike etc ?

but we didnt do those anyway haha

x

bigmamtam

2009-02-25 18:13:02

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Thanks Rachie B for quick reply. I have been on the Destiny in 2007 did a med cruise for two weeks. 4 of us in the one cabin a real tight squeeze as our twin boys were 16 at the time. I did think then that the area near the buffet with tables on both sides was a bit run down and was hoping that maybe it had been upgraded before the ship went to the caribbean. Still had a fantastic time and hoping for the same this time. :sun2

~ Rachie B ~

2009-02-25 22:59:54

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

yikes! i can imagine with 2 older teens it must have been a squeeze ! lol

ours are 12 and 6 so not to bad .... yet!

i have been looking at a med one for summer hols one yr
,but the ports of call seem to be city based? which i would love ! but hubby and sons prefer beach / water sports etc!

x

aimeeb

2009-03-02 09:56:02

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Im going on the Thomson Destiny Coral islands on the 15 march .
I have a very busy 1 year old and was wondering if there was things for him to do so hes not running wild around the place.
Also are the drinks expensive (soft and alcoholic) or should i take juice for Tobey (1yr old).

Thanks..

Edited by aimeeb 2009-03-08 08:45:27

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-02 15:33:39

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

aimee there's no play area etc for your 1 yr old

most children onboard were 3+ ,we did meet a few 2 yr olds but that was it

also the pool is cold salt water (filtered) , so not really suitable either ?

Fruit juice is £1.25
bottles water 90p

I also wonder what you will do when in port ? and need to take a taxi to the beach etc ? As i don't think the taxis have / had carseats

aimeeb

2009-03-02 16:09:57

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

~ Rachie B ~
thanks for reply, :cheers

They have a wading pool for kids dont they...I know they wont take him in the kids zone but i think we can go in with him to let him have a play (well i hope we can).. :que

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-02 17:46:49

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

the pool is weird as its reeeeeally shallow in one end ,then reeeeeally deep at the other
( we didnt use the pool much TBH,preferred to wait for the beaches

)

your 1 yr old might be ok in the pool, if not many other children onboard to splash him !

we were on during half term, so prob more kids than during term time

didn't read anything about being allowed to go in the Kidzone with your small child

as they run sessions,so not sure how that would work TBH :think

and theres nothing really suitable in it for a 1 yr old anyway

i said to hubby it was lacking some sort of free play area for littlies

x

aimeeb

2009-03-02 20:03:01

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Thanks ~ Rachie B ~ :cheers

We will prob wait to go to the beaches. I dont suppose we will be on board very much in the day .
I think im getting confused with the ocian village ship cos we looked at that aswell, oh well ill just have to get him some new toys to play with on board :que

luci HT Mod

2009-03-02 20:22:21

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Hi and welcome to HT!

You would need to check the pool policy onboard as I seem to recall that children were not allowed in the pool until they were toilet trained on some ships.

luci :wave

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-02 20:34:08

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

aimee, there are some lovely beaches

it can get very hot though so def take a UV suit & hat for him, and hire a parasol / sun bed

we used to go offboard for half a day usually, then return in time for afternoon tea in the Lido

mmmmscones and cake and cookies :tongue

( no wonder i put on half a stone during the week!)

Having been ,I don't think i would take an under 4 on the cruise to be honest,the long flight,lack of things for them to do ,hot weather etc

Hope he will be ok, and it's not too stressful for you

xx

aimeeb

2009-03-03 08:25:23

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Iv got uv suits and things.. :sun2

.I think hell be ok on the flight hes been on 2 holidays already...lol just a bit more busy than he was b4...:fly
We are doing a cruise and stay so the week at the hotel will be my relaxing week ..( i hope)...
Hes not a winey child so hopefully he wont annoy 2 many people.(if hes bored)..lol

thanks 4 all the info.. :cheers

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-03 09:51:23

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

No worries

Hope you have a fab time

Have been speaking to one of the Mums @ school this morning,and sounds like ocean village is definitely better for families / kids

as they have nursery from 6 months
plus facilities for older ones ( til midnight for teens ! lol)

whereas Destiny kidzone is only age 3 - 12 years

Going to look online for prices !

xx

aimeeb

2009-03-03 11:28:05

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

We went to book on ocian village but they didnt have rooms left in any of the hotels,

neva mind im sure we will have fun...

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-03 11:29:33

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

sure you will

you visit some stunning places :cheers

aimeeb

2009-03-09 11:48:27

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Hi
does anyone know if they sell nappies on board? :que

Thanks Aimee
:cheers

~ Rachie B ~

2009-03-11 22:48:42

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

I cant remember offhand,but the shop is pretty pants

eg they had suncreams,but only up to about factor 8 ! lol

I would bring enough with you

x

aimeeb

2009-03-12 15:20:21

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Thanks so much
was hoping they would sell them as they are quite heavy...oh well

:tup

bigmamtam

2009-03-12 15:52:18

Re: Who is going to the Carribean onboard Thomson Destiny

Do you have a Boots in your airport after passport control. They should sell them and after that I am sure you could buy them at various ports. Good Luck.

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