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It costs 175 DKK for a 24 hour ticket.

 

 

 

But you can walk in 30 minutes or take bus 26 that only costs 24 DKK each way.

 

Bus 26 stops at Kongens Nytorv just next to Nyhavn.

Thanks Danish Viking! Is Nyhavn worth visiting? Any suggestions?

We will be in port on the Brilliance on the 20th May and was wondering if the HOHO bus goes to Nyhavn. If so, how far away is it and would you happen to know the cost?

Thanks so much Paula!!! Yes we will take good care of that beautiful ship :)

First of all, forgive me if these questions have been asked and answered before:

1. What is the most reasonable way to get from KEF to our apartment (Room with a View) in town?

2. Staying at Room with a View - what recommended options do we have of things to do/see/eat/drink within walking distance in the evening/night.

3. Can you recommend an excellent Seafood restaurant in town.

Thanks so much!!!

Check your mail...:)

Paula - so glad to have found this thread. Please could I get a copy too.

jackie albasini @ yahoo dot com

Sorry!!!! We have had a change of plan and I didn't want to start a new thread because I have such knowledgeable and helpful folk on here - I thought I would ask your help here.

We are now going to be going from Harwich to Heathrow by train. How will this train route differ? Will we still take a train to Liverpool St Sta and then go to Heathrow from there or do we go elsewhere to change trains? Also how long should the entire trip take on a Saturday morning, from ship to airport????

Again Simon & Bob (and others) you have all been tremendously helpful. I see I made a mistake saying Liverpool Station - but should have been Liverpool St Station. We buy tickets to Liverpool St Station right? From there we will take a cab to St Pancras station to get on the Eurostar.

Now a silly black cab question: Do you hail a cab the same way as we do in the States? Just put out your hand to indicate you need a ride?

I guess this is a quick ride to St Pancras????

Thanks so much for the helpful advice. It looks like one can only book a ticket 3 months in advance. we will be getting off the ship on Saturday, 30th May. So I can't book anything yet.

One the train journey from Harwich to Liverpool Sta - do we have to get off and change trains? How complicated is this for us old people :)

Sorry - I also neglected to ask: How long would the train ride/s be. I would need to book tickets on Eurostar and don't want to cut it too fine. Want to be able to safely make my connection onto the Eurostar train. So having said this - what time should I book my tickets to Paris on Eurostar?? Thanks.

Please help!!!

Our ship will be docking in Harwich at 4am. So we can leave as early as we need to. What we are trying to do is go from Harwich to Paris all in the same day - by train (or the cheapest and most stress free way). We have been to London many times, so this time we will not be staying there, just passing through.

Please explain which trains and stations I would need to book to accomplish this trip. I see that the Eurostar leaves from St. Pancras …… but does the HArwich train go to St. Pancras Station????

I would really appreciate as much advice as possible. Many thanks.

http://www.irishrail.ie/. :)

 

http://www.irishrail.ie/fares-and-tickets/cork-cobh-midleton

Thanks that is very helpful. Sorry, I have another question - Do you know what time the stores and shops open in Cobh and Cork?

Does anyone know how much the train fare is from Cobh to Cork (return)??

I am cruising on the Oceania, 1/2015, cruise Capetown to Singapore and will stop in many ports in W. Africa including Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, Richards Bay, Maputo, Nosy Be, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Mombasa. Are you aware of any tour companies in any of these places that would have shore excursions we could join at the pier. Any other ideas about any of these places would be appreciated. Thanks, Voice of cheer, aelwood@prodigy.net

Sorry, I am very familiar with my own country - South Africa - which includes the cities Cape Town (2 Words) Port ELizabeth, East London, Durban and Richards Bay. Maputo, Nosy Be, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar and Mombasa are cities in other countries e.g. Mocambique, Kenya etc and they are all in the East Africa region. None of these ports are in W. Africa. A lot has been written on this thread about Cape Town (and what to do) - which is going to be your highlight I am sure. sorry i can't help with tour companies, I suggest you Google each port of call for tour companies and see what comes up.

Any time of the year has it's pros and cons. The only reason why we don't go in May is because the Victoria Falls is at it's highest at the end of March and if they have had a busy rainy season it sure doesn't give you good photo's of the Falls because the spray can be overwhelming. It's like trying to take photo's in the rain and the Falls themselves are misty with the spray. I always suggest September/October being IDEAL …… we are leaving next week. One of the other main reasons for this time of year is that SA is just coming out of winter. The animals (Kruger & Sabi Sabi) have trodden down the long grass through the dry winter, which makes game viewing much, much more of a pleasure. Also being Spring there all the shoots are coming up green, which brings the animals onto the roads because the edges get green first and of course the Impala are getting ready to give birth too!!! It's like a new birth all around.

Cape Town is just the opposite, they have a Mediterranean climate - they get most of their rains in the winter. So it is starting to get warmer there in Sept/Oct - it is cooler and windier in Cape Town than in the Kruger and Vic Falls areas.

Just my two cents worth!!! Every season is lovely for different reasons.

Gosh the closest Ebola stricken country, Liberia is 3500 miles away from Kenya. Thats 500 miles further than Tampa to Vancouver, Canada. With many, many countries in-between. I would not be concerned at all.

We are flying to South Africa/Botswana/Zimbabwe in 5 weeks time. Our flight stops over in Dakar, Senegal for a one hour fuel stop - that's more of a worry …. but at this moment in time Ebola has not been reported in Senegal yet, and I would like to think the airlines would revert to landing on Isla Da Sol as they did in the past, if this would threaten the lives of those onboard.

I am so surprised at how much people worry about what's happening in other countries of Africa - when back here at home we don't concern ourselves with the disease outbreaks across the border in Mexico or Central American countries.

Go and have a wonderful vacation to remember!!!

Another subscriber here!! We will be on the Brilliance in May 2015 - very similar itinerary. Can't wait to hear all about your experiences!!!

Also agree on the rear of the ship behind the windjammer - fabulous to take your food out there and listen to the wake …. it's so peaceful. We have been on the Radiance and Jewel and have booked 2 cruises on the Brilliance for the new year. I love the salad bar at the Park Cafe in the Solarium, on sea days they prepare a chopped salad for you with your choice of shrimp, salmon, chicken and all other wonderful ingredients …. it's awesome. Love the tranquility of the Solarium. There are many favorites for me on these ships they are just gorgeous with all the glass ……...

I have tried to refrain from commenting on this, but after reading the weekend newspaper, I cannot leave this unmentioned: There have been allegations of cruel training practices at this and other elephant parks (you can also go to trip advisor to read further.) The truth of the matter is that an elephant is a wild animal and it is not normal for them to behave in the way that they do at such elephant parks. Now there is a case against one park brought by the NPSCA and the Knysna elephant park is also mentioned in the article.

 

http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/elephant-park-facing-cruelty-charges-1.1690795#.U4QyB8cwiCc

 

So what I want to say is please don't visit a park like this. Rather see the majestic beauty of elephants in a game reserve and observe them as they are meant to be: wild and free.

I was totally unaware of this and COMPLETELY SECOND what you said. Elephants are meant to be free and South Africa has so many parks where you can see them in their original surroundings. We have lived in 3 National parks during our lifetime - Hwange in Zimbabwe, and Kruger and Pilanesberg in South Africa and the conservation of animals is of utmost importance to us. I am so sorry to have been out of the loop about the above and withdraw my suggestion …. forgive me for even suggesting it, it breaks my heart.

Stan

I am not really a shopper and for the most part we don't bring back souvenirs. If i was to shop for anything it would be something that was a high quality 'art' object, something that I could hang on the wall or put on the mantle with some of our other treasures. We bought terracotta warriors in Xian made from the same clay as the original ones, bought a decorative papyrus in Egypt and silks in China and Thailand. That is about the only kind of shopping we do.

 

If you or anyone has any suggestions on what to bring home that can be displayed I would love it. As well as reputable place(s) to buy.

Thanks again for your help.

Kathy

Kathy, I'm with you in regard to trinkets. Although the wire art is very cleverly made and some items are huge, it's still not anything that I would be interested in. You will find in Cape Town and in the game reserves, people selling big, beautifully carved hippos and giraffe ….. which is a substantial art item to grace one's home and bring African memories back to life. Also as you fly home, at the airport you will encounter a store "Out of Africa" although it's pricey it also has some very authentic African artwork - whether art, ceramic or clay as well as with animal skins or leather. V & A Waterfront Mall in Cape Town is another place to get some really beautiful pieces for the house. We bring back animal carvings and other "Africana" each year and have never had any issues with customs in the States. One year the family behind us on our 18 hour flight home had a 6 foot tall hand carved giraffe in their open seat next to them ….. very well tied and wedged in …….. :)

Jackie & Tony,

Do you know the Grundling's from Oudtshoorn/old Calitzdorp road, Grundling's from Grundheim Wines, or the Bekker's from Calitzdorp?

(Old family friends that my grandparents used to visit regularly, and we went there on holiday as kids regularly).

We know of the Grundling's but do not know them …...

Just got back from our first visit to Australia and New Zealand (see more below). Loved it so much!! Looking for more of those non-Europe, non-Carib experiences that are different, unique and special. Now our early 2015 goal is Africa. Appreciate the great insights, tips and comments we have received in the past from Cruise Critic boards. Here are some questions and interests.

 

Just put down a deposit on a 13-day, March 23-April 5, 2015, #4507, Silversea Silver Whisper "adventure" from Mombasa, Kenya to Cape Town, South Africa. This would allow time prior to that cruise for some Kenya safari time, then do this cruise with stops in Zanzibar/Tanzania, three locations in and around Madagascar, three ports in South Africa and the finish in scenic Cape Town. Then, some more safari excitement in and around South Africa and maybe Botswana, after the cruise. Not cheap. Also challenging physically. BUT, we need to get these "things" done while we are young, health and active in our current mid-60's age range.

 

We enjoyed Silversea and Norway very much in July 2010 as detailed on the live/blog connected below. Here are my specific questions:

 

1. Any Africa super loves/experiences and/or where these types of cruise lines do some special things, super well for ship port stops/excursions at Zanzibar/Tanzania, Dzaoudzi/Mayotte, Nosy Be/Komba/Madagascar, Mahajanga/Madagascar, plus Richards Bay, Durban, East London and Cape Town in South Africa?

 

2. This 13-day Africa segment is a part of the much longer 2015 World Cruise. What are the pro and con factors for joining in as just a "segment" sailor on such a long, long cruise? Are there too many "cliques" already established on the ship or are they welcoming to "newbies" joining in for their "club" of long-established passengers on this overall journey?

 

3 Is the safety/security situation heighten and/or changed by major cruise lines when traveling/docking in these parts of Africa given its closeness to Somalia, etc.?

 

4. Other tips, questions, suggestions for doing a cruise in these exotic parts of the world?

 

THANKS for the help and interest! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Just back from doing a 14-day Celebrity Solstice, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure on this ship and getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for much more information and lots of wonderful pictures on these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 53,374 views for this fun posting.

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 140,856 views. Nice to be hitting this high of a level for viewership. Appreciate the interest!!

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

With regard to your question on Cape Town. There is sooooooo much to do there. I was born there and go back to SA every year for 2 months at a time usually 3 weeks with family and then 5 weeks on Safari. We prefer the Kruger Park area for game viewing. Anyhow back to Cape town. Top of your list I would put a visit or 2 to the winelands. Either Stellenbosch or Franschhoek areas. Magnificent scenery, fantastic wineries and lots of food as well. Then there is a boat trip from V & A Waterfront in Cape Town to Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated).

Go up on the cable car to the top of Table mountain for the most breathtaking views.

Visit the Penguins at Boulder Beach and then travel down to Cape Point where the indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.

Attend a concert at the foot of Table mountain at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Day trips could also include: Cage diving with the Great White sharks in Gansbaai or Whale viewing (the Southern Right Whale) in Hermanus - we LOVE Hermanus!!

I can give you many, many more ideas if you are interested.

You will find South Africa is very easy to self-drive …. just be aware they drive on the left. The roads in the Cape are very good. We rent a car in Cape Town and then turn it in at the end of our stay and fly to Nelspruit (for Kruger National Park) and then rent another one there and self drive our safari.

If I was docking at Mossel Bay, I would definitely go to Knysna … it's only 100 km (60 miles) away and is absolutely gorgeous. It's a beautiful drive all the way along what we call the Garden Route, stunning! One fabulous place to go is the Knysna Elephant Park where you can ride on an elephant - see this website http://www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za

The Knysna Heads (at the mouth of the Knysna Lagoon) is a beautiful photo op and enjoy oysters!! It is such a beautiful lagoon and area with many boats and houseboats moored there too. Great restaurants at Knysna Quays and actually all over the area.

Even though our family own 3 ostrich farms in Oudshoorn and they are fun to visit, I would still prefer to do Knysna if I had to choose between the 2 …. By the way Knysna is pronounced: NYE-Z-NA

If you had to choose ONE HIGHLIGHT of your tour in St. Petersburg, what would it be and why?? (Yeah, I know sooooo many awesome sights …….)

We have two sea days and I plan on having steak and kidney pie one day and bangers and mash the other day.:D

We have just sailed on the GORGEOUS Royal Princess - my best ship ever!! At the London Pub we noticed lots of people ordering the same thing. A Fish & Chips for one person and Steak & Kidney Pie for the other person AND a plate of Bangers & Mash to share. I guess one person did it and then others all around followed …….

My favorite: Steak & Kidney Pie!!!!!

My mistake. Princess in general, but by seeing this pic on the Royal, I could only see an iced tea machine. On HAL and Celebrity, the drink machines are larger. On the Eurodam there was always at least four choices of a cold drink. Always iced tea, lemonade, orange juice, then one of either fruit punch, grape, apple, or guava. It was nice to be able to get something other than lemonade or iced tea in the buffet, without having to go to the bar and get a soft drink or $3 non alcoholic fruit drink for the kids.

At the Horizon Court I also asked for V8 juice and a glass of skim milk every day for breakfast.