Maple30

Yes it is, I've been in contact with them direct numerous times. The company has been operating land based tours since 1995 and have just started offering cruise ship tours. They've got 4 guides and cars and can accommodate 41 passengers across their vehicles. They also have access to a larger bus for groups up to 40. At present they are in the process of finalising their website where you can book direct for a cheaper price. It should be up and running by the end of the month. They require a deposit of 50 euro, and you can pay the deposit on the day by cash or credit card. I've got 1 couple joining us and are getting the full day tour for 230 euro each. Still looking for another couple or two which can drop the price to 225, then 220 pp. At present you can book on TA, Get you Guide etc, but it's dearer. I was very wary considering the lack of reviews, but they told me they're new to shore excursions and the couple of tours that the guide Adriana gave had excellent reviews, so we're going with them. Anything's better than the overinflated ships tours which are in USD, so add 50% for Australians. A similiar ships tours would cost us $524 AUD PP for a 5 hour tour with no lunch!

Just an update and a thankyou for the information given. I have booked Artistica Tours for Djupivogur and have another couple joining us and hoping more will join. At present there's 30 guests from the ship doing their tour in small groups. In Heimaey I've booked a 2 hour tour with Eyjatour.

Thanks for all the information. Do you think we'd be able to book one of the RIB tours once we're there and the port? We wouldn't go on anything if it's windy, so prefer not to prebook that type of tour. We're not into wild activities 😆

We'll be on a HAL cruise in July, and looking for independent tours at these 2 ports. Any suggestions, and can you generally pick up a tour at these ports? I've found a Djupivogur private tour (don't need private, but no cheaper for more guests) going to the glacial lagoon, Stokksnes and Hofn, but at $418AUD pp, it's very expensive. Has anyone done this tour? It's on Viator and provided by Artistica Tours which have very few reviews. Also a bit of a concern is that it's the last port, and hoping it gets back in time. I'm struggling to find anything for Heimaey. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

We'll be on the Diamond Princess and docking at 9am, departing 5pm on the 3rd March. I've enquired about snorkelling and a tour company said the tours will depart before we'll get off the tender. Anyone had any success picking up a snorkelling tour at the pier? I'll be going solo, can swim and snorkel but am in my late 60's so don't want any 'adventurous' tours. Any help very much appreciated. Or, alternatives for another land based tour including my husband.

Getting back to the ship advice regarding taking a local tour company from the cruise port in Bangkok for a full day tour to Wat Trimitr, Wat Prakeo, Grand Palace and a Chao Phraya river cruise. The Princess 10.5 hour tour will cost us $500AUD, so pretty pricey for Australians. Has anyone used a local and recommended company that guarantees that you get back in time? We're in port from 7am-7pm. Or any other tour suggestions? Thanks in advance😁

Read my reply re taping it over

Yes. We just got WiFi for 24 hours, so just reading this now. Ask your cabin steward to organise for the sensor to be taped over. It won't come on during the night, but when you turn the switch on it'll come on for 30 seconds or so before going off.

We'll be on the Majestic on Tuesday and have a few questions please. Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters? Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side. Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights? Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃