mskaufman

Last year I took my tamron 18 - 400. There were times I was very glad I had the longer zoom.

Right now, it seems, that they are offering a free pre or post cruise extension (on certain cruises)

We have also used taxis as a means of transportation all over Barcelona. They are plentiful and are allowed to use bus lanes so they get you where you are going quickly.

Is any type of Baltimore to Norfolk transportation provided or are folks on their own to get to Norfolk?

This picture is taken from about the tender drop off.

How long did it take to get there?

Last time we were in Cannes we did Nice. It was very nice. However, Eze is very different and would recommend it.

There is a beach very close to where the tender lets you off.

Carnival is moving operations to Norfolk.

I guess we'll know by Sunday as to the alternative. If I remember correctly, there have been times when Alexandria VA has hosted cruise ships. Wherever they go, they'll have to get a bunch of folks back to Baltimore.

We have sailed under the bridge a number of times. Often looks like only a few feet clearance. It looks like the container ship hit one of the concrete support structures. I don't think so, but wonder if there is an alternate port on the other side of the bridge (like near Annapolis and the Naval Academy).

I would talk to the private excursion folks about handling a cruise that gets in at 9am. I know a lot of people rent cars but based on what we saw, would prefer to leave the driving to someone else.

How long (time) is the bus ride and how often do they run? Any issues in crossing the border?

Here are a couple we particularly like.

Everyone we went to was awesome.

Glad to hear these "yes" answers. Are these based on experience?

Other than renting a car does anyone have experience with a shore excursion from Rijeka to Pula?

Once embarking in Trieste (for an 8 pm departure) is it possible to go have lunch and then go back off the ship and do some sightseeing?

We have done some more research and are likely to spend another day in Trieste and save this part of Slovenia for a future cruise. There seems to be enough in Trieste to keep us busy.

Great!!

They are all the same. Don't remember it being uncomfortable.

All the boat tours have the same route. You can pick up a boat at many places along the water.

We are going in July. If you are before us, a review would be great, Thanks

We thought of renting a car, as Hank suggests. The other option seems to be an organized tour (about $100 - $130 per person). For two people the cost is similar to renting a car from a major agency (when you consider gas, parking, etc). However, would like to hear a good review on the tour option.

I have been on numerous cruises, including three with NCL. We were on POA last summer and had a great time. However, the cruise itself was not up to the standards we have come to expect from NCL. It seemed that they were very understaffed. For example, there were days our room was not made up until almost dinner time and there was no turn down service. The entertainment was lacking. That all said, it was a great way to see Hawaii. Happy to answer more questions or share my cruise pictures.