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Cruises, grandchildren, dogs.....not necessarily in that order
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Saga
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Absolutely anywhere
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South America/Antarctica 01/09/2026
NorbertsNiece replied to Archipelago's topic in Holland America Line
My flight package was booked through my UK TA. Linda -
NorbertsNiece started following SAN DIEGO VAN RECOMMENDATION FOR YOU
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Hi, just back from a land trip to SD from the UK. We were a group of 7 with luggage. Can highly recommend Danny on +1 (858) 449-1300. Excellent communication. Picked us up from SAN, drove us to the hotel in Encinitas and then was available on request to take us to various sites. Comfortable ride. Be aware that Uber maximum is 6 so this was perfect for us. Tell him Linda with all the boys sent you!
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Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Visiting the Falklands is like visiting the UK. You wouldn't expect to be able pay in USD anywhere in the UK, without prior arrangement. They only have one bank there. -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Ouch. Not good. I wonder how they determine which ships get to berth and which anchor. Regarding lines..... disembarking in San Antonio was not fun. They called the luggage tag colours in really good time which gave a false impression as to how the process was running. When we exited the lift there was a massive line snaking down the corridor, back again, along the lobby, down the next corridor and back again. I'm sure the room stewards trying to prepare the cabins for the new occupants appreciated that. It's a bus to terminal affair. ***Get early luggage tags*** -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Hi. No. We were berthed. Was a nightmare though walking back to the ship. Was incredibly windy and quite exposed. Berth was far from gates. We left several hours late because of the wind. I can see from my earlier post that the pier berths were full with other vessels/cruise ships on this cruise. I missed the snafu. What occured? -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
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Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
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Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
EnPatagonia tours as mentioned earlier in Chacabuco were very good. Am a tad confused as Marine Traffic shows you heading to Castro and not Puerto Montt.... 🤷♀️ -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Me neither. I'm rubbish at big group/bus tours. In future will likely pass and go independently. -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
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Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
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Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Tenders are up and running. You're being spared the long pier walk. Was incredibly windy when we were there, the walk back was really bad! Three other cruise ships in port with you. The town is going to be buzzing!! -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Here you are in the early hours of this morning, straddling the border in the Strait of Magellan You're being followed by Norwegian Sun and Seven Seas Voyager Have a fabulous day! -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
Pics of Oosterdam taken by Palmer Station when we were there last month. They were unable to board to give a talk as they were still under Covid restrictions! -
Another Live from the Oosterdam? 1/29-2/20
NorbertsNiece replied to 0106's topic in Holland America Line
I've not looked at how much an itinerary on Scenic Eclipse would cost. The shock wouldn't be good for my heart!!