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Thank you edinburgher and marazul for the helpful replies. I was making an incorrect assumption in terms of where the upper level of the bridge meets Porto. It is actually more or less on the same level as Sao Bento railway station with its tiles, and there is a Metro stop not far from the railway station. Those things are on maps, so it's easier to get to the bridge than I thought - at least from that elevated part of the city. So yes, if you walk "down" (or just "on"?) a few streets from Sao Bento, you can see the walkway for the bridge not too terribly far away. And on the way there, you pass a metro stop. As for the funicular at the waterfront (Ribeira area - which is lower than Sao Bento, Se cathedral, etc.) it goes up to a good level, and then there is a little bit of a walk "over" to where you can get on the walkway for the bridge walk. And from what I learned, you can also take steps that start near the funicular with the same being true - then have to make your way "over" to the walkway for the bridge. And then I believe if you are in Gaia, you can reach the bridge from a couple different ways, though I'd prefer not to use the somewhat expensive gondola for that. And there are no steps on the bridge itself to go up or down on the two levels, so you can't just plan on doing that! Much of this was made clear to me by asking for help on Trip Advisor in the Forums (Europe, "Mediterranean - Other" section (though I don't consider Portugal part of the Med, but whatever!)) And once I got a better idea of where to look, I was able to find street views on Google that helped show things better. So if anyone wants more info on reaching the bridge from the Porto side, reading that thread will help. It's confusing to see Porto portrayed on a google map, and I was really struggling to figure out how to do both the funicular (when open), bridge walk, and some other things in Porto and Gaia. And no, marazul, unfortunately I'm not staying in Porto, which is why I'm trying to get things figured out ahead of time! Cruising often makes you do that. Thanks again.

Well, I would hope that most drivers. including taxi drivers, would know where cruise ships are docking these days. But of course you can't count on that, and even if you see the ship across the way that doesn't mean it's smooth sailing once you get over the right area. What I'm not sure of is where drivers should pick up passengers at Galataport. The port building ("Galataport") has an underground area where cabs and coaches come, but I don't know if drivers are being directed there or not. And we embarked our cruise there, but disembarked in a different city. Our cab driver from the Istanbul hotel to the port was directed to go underground, but then he struggled to find where he should drop us. There was little signage, and only a few people walking around down there. I believe they were crew members and being helpful, and they pointed over to a door. It was a door that opened but from what I could tell it was only set up for people with key cards -- in other words, people who had already checked in/embarked. We had to wait until someone from the port came by, and we flagged them down. It was a mess, but of course, that was for embarking not disembarking, and was in May. Maybe things will be different for you. But I'd definitely make it known to any car service that you'll be leaving the ship, with luggage, and need to know where to meet a driver. You can get ON and OFF the ship through the above-ground entrance to the building, but I don't know what that entry is used for - just walkers with key cards coming from the ship to go in and out, or coming to enbark, or both. You may want to email Efendi Travel or other service to ask them where they pick up at Galataport when you're leaving the ship with luggage. And you're probably wise to use a car service, as I doubt by now all cabdrivers in a huge city like Istanbul know that Galataport is not like the previous cruise terminal building, where you could drive to a particular ship and not have to go underground. I guess if things still aren't clear, you could pick a location very close to Galataport to meet. And if you're going to a hotel, you could also ask at the hotel if they have any drivers they've dealt with. We stayed in a small, modest hotel and found they were quite knowledgeable about things we needed like Covid tests & restaurants.

Posque, yes, I have paid attention to where ships moor/dock in Istanbul. It's where they moored several years before and only the terminal (Galataport) is new, not the location. I was curious about the new terminal, so looked at where ships moored on Marine Traffic before and after our May cruise. Big and small, it was always along the water at Galataport (Salipazari berth, as someone mentions). If you're going to have someone drop you off, just make sure they know how that goes for passengers boarding a cruise ship. I believe the cab driver will be directed to one side of the building, and go down to the basement. But after that, I can't really help other than to caution you to make sure he can find the proper place to drop you. We (well, mostly he, cab driver) had trouble in May, but maybe there is signage now to help. And unless you're on a tiny cruise ship I believe you can plan on being assigned to the Salapazari berth. (For a tiny ship, who knows? Oceania small ships and Azamara ships are small, but not tiny.) We have now stayed twice in Sultanahmet before\after a cruise (once pre-Galataport and more recently in May) and found it to be a good place for sightseeing, especially if you're planning to use public transportation and/or your feet to get around. Getting from the airport wasn't terribly bad, though in May it took forever because it was the end of Ramadan week and the traffic was worse than usual. But we were bogged down with luggage and didn't feel we could manage anything but taxi. (We used Efendi, prepaid, for airport pickup.) Getting to the port from Sultanahmet was reasonably easy & fast (maybe 20 minutes by cab).

I've read a lot about the walk over the Dom Luis bridge in Porto, Portugal. However, I'm having trouble figuring out exactly where to go in Porto (and perhaps in Gaia too, on the other side) to get on the bridge. I looked at Google and figured out where to get on the bridge down at the Ribeira section of Porto, on a street named R. da Ribeira Negra Near there I see stairs with railings that appear to be going up fairly steeply. I think they are called Escadas Barredo. Is that where I go to get up to the upper level of the bridge? I want to walk on the top level And the funicular (Guidais Ascensor) is down on the Ribeira waterfront next to the place where I saw the stairs. I know that funicular, when running, goes up top to a different part of Porto. But is the funicular any help in avoiding the steep climb to the upper level of the bridge? If anyone has walked across the top level of the bridge, especially from the Porto side, not Gaia, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks & obrigada.

Bus is simply called the Aerobus. Haven't taken it, however. I love using local transportation also, but taxis in Lisbon are inexpensive, so that's what we used before and will probably use again. And I hear Uber is popular in Lisbon.

I'm late to post, but just wanted to pop on here and say that I absolutely LOVED Aalesund...so, so beautiful.

Viking Ocean's ships dock there, too. They're larger and with more passengers than Azamara. It was great docking there, especially if a person wanted to take a boat trip to Vigur Island or somewhere else. It was about a block long walk to the little pier for that. If you want to see ships docked in Isafjordur (and the little pier I'm talking about), there's a great webcam that shows where they dock.

I'm not an expert on Lisbon, but I've researched it quite a bit. I haven't been to the Aurea but I would think that would be walkable, since there are no hills down there by the water. I asked google how long it would take to walk from it to the cruise terminal and Google returned an answer of 4 minutes. Of course, that may not be precisely to the ship or to the cruise terminal, but it's probably close. It doesn't look like the most fabulous location in terms of surroundings, or romance, or anything like that. But that doesn't mean it's not in a decent location. But if you're looking for something closer to Alfama but still not terribly far from where cruise ships line up, you may want to look at the Memmo Hotel, if not too expensive or too far from the port. I've read that it's a good place, though for when I wanted to go (early May, and with a refundable reservation), I found it a little pricey. You may also want to look at an apartment rental (may be a 2 night minimum, however - not sure) called On/Set Alfama Cinema Apartments. They have a website and are also listed in TripAdvisor and Booking.com. But it's right in the middle of Alfama, a little bit off the beaten track, so there will definitely be cobblestones and narrow streets around there. I believe you must walk a half block from where taxis can drop you, so it's not for everyone. And you'd definitely need an Ubur, or Tuk Tuk or taxi for a short ride to the port. But taxis are inexpensive in Lisbon..... Hope that helps a tiny bit.

Tons of transportation in Lisbon, including Uber, plus inexpensive taxis (slight surcharge for luggage, and for night if it's after a certain time, but still inexpensive. But that last suggestion, city bus, sounds good to me, too, assuming you have some euro coins if they're needed.

Eminonu is a great place for photography - so much going on. And walking over the bridge is fun. Take some pictures of the city from the bridge, or with the city and bridge. Or eat at one of the fish boats at Eminonu. Or take a ferry from there to Asia - so much to do and see. Buy an Istanbulkart or buy several tram tickets at a time so you don't have to wait in lines. Unless you're an anti-masker, take a mask for the trams and bridge - both can be very crowded.

Thank you, that's very helpful. I've been to Lisbon before, but it was for disembarkation, so there wasn't a shuttle. But if the shuttle goes to Restauradores area, that will be very helpful with lots of options for getting elsewhere. And just about any cruise ship that has visited Lisbon for the past few months has docked in the same place, beneath Alfama or in the case of Sirena recently (3 ships in that day), stretching up north a little more. So I'm familiar with that area. And yes, I love the sail in views from the ship, especially in early morning light. Lisbon is a beautiful city. If you happen to remember any information about where the shuttles in Gijon or Portimao dropped/picked up, I'd love to hear about it.

Ouch. But thank you for the info.

I always choose unusual hotels, so you may not be interested in any I've got my eye on. However, I CAN tell you that it's very likely you'll dock in front of the Alfama area. I may have a photo. There were 3 cruise ships there recently, all lined up, but in same area (I believe what's called Tabac, but can't remember for sure.) Oceania's Sirena was nestled between 2 others. The Military Museum, Fado Museum, etc. are there. There is a good amount of public transportation there, plus when we docked there before (on Oceania) there were cabs as well. And I hear Uber is big in Lisbon, so that's another option. When I was in Lisbon before, to board a cruise, I stayed in the Baixa area. It's a good area for getting just about anywhere in the city. For next spring I'm thinking of staying in Alfama, although there is less great transportation, plus many more steps to climb, so I may regret it later. Or I may decide on Baixa again, probably at FLH Tempo. It's not the least cushy, but is in a good location for touring, and inexpensive. The place in Alfama is On/Set Cinema and it's an apartment that has a website, and is listed on Booking.com. It looks to be quite nice, and a little bit of an "experience" - hopefully the real Alfama, not a sanitized hotel. This is one studio: https://onsetalfama.com/o-castelo/ Both of these places, however, may not be right for you, as they're modern, and inexpensive. In Lisbon, I've lusted over MEMMO in Alfama, but find it too expensive for me. But others might like it. Also in Alfama are FLH Urbano (inexpensive) and Solar do Castelo (more expensive). I would book something central that appeals to you rather than staying near the port. But unless it's just for a quick stay, I look for something in an area I like, and not necessarily near the port.

No, but I'm wondering if it's at the commercial port of Fusina/Maghera, which Viking Cruises used a bit before they switched to other locations farther away. Fusina is a bus ride from Venice, but from what I read, not exactly a short bus ride. I really don't know where the lagoon starts and ends, so it's hard for me to speculate! And the above IS all speculation on my part.

Oceania just announced on their Facebook page that they've received permission for Sirena and Nautica to dock on the western shore of the lagoon in Venice. This will make a LOT of people happy. Here's the announcement: We’re excited to announce that our 650 guest Sirena and Nautica will be returning to Venice in 2023 and 2024. Docking on the western shore of the Venetian Lagoon, travelers will be just a short shuttle bus ride from all the magnificent history and sites of the fabled city of Venice. #OceaniaCruises

Hi. Just in case you have been to the following cities on your cruise, I'd love to know if a shuttle to center city was offered by Oceania or the port: In Portugal, Lisbon (if you had a full day there, not embarking/disembarking). I know public transportation is nearby, and have taken it before (easy) but would love to know if a shuttle is offered, and is so, where it went. Also in Portugal: Leixoes (port for Porto), Vilagarcia (port for Santiago de Compostela), and Portimao. Spain: Gijon, Santander, Bilbao. France - St-Jean-de-Luz (Biarritz area). And I know there's a separate thread on CC for shuttles, but nobody has reported info for the cities I've listed, except perhaps for Lisbon..... Thank you!

Based on my cruise in April on Sirena, I would NOT wait to book one of those solo rooms if you want it. Our cruise is still almost 6 months out, and there are a grand total of 3 rooms to be booked, plus one Oceanview category (C-1) is showing GTY. All other categories are wait listed. I don't know which rooms are available for solo, but at one point I saw a separate line listing for those. Right now only there's only one D category room open - 3009 is vacant. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if that's a solo room? (This is on Sirena, "R" ship). The solo rooms are smaller than the inside rooms, but they don't look all that different than the F inside rooms that my spouse and I love.

We stayed in Sultanahmet for a few days pre-cruise. The taxi ride wasn't long or expensive, but of course it got bogged down a bit in Istanbul traffic, especially crossing the Galata Bridge. We used the tram and ferry to sightsee and get us around, only using a taxi for the trip to Galataport. It was the week after Ramadan and the city was extra-packed with extra bad traffic. From the airport to Sultanahmet was a nightmare, but I don't know if that's normally the case or not. We used a pre-paid trip for that. I forget the name of the company, but can find it if anyone wants it. It worked well, other than the horrendous traffic jams. Our hotel, a small one, also offered us the option to purchase a ride through a cab company they used. Prices were similar. You my want to ask your hotel about transportation. To get to Galataport we just had our hotel call for a taxi. Make sure taxi driver knows where to take you. Ours knew where to go to get into the underground building that is Galataport, but once in there, signage was poor, with nobody to direct him, and he dropped us off at a door that's for people being dropped off without luggage and with Oceania world cards (card you get after checking in at disembarkation. We don't speak Turkish & person at gate behind door didn't speak English, so it was difficult. Once we did embarkation check in (which was pretty efficient) we thought we were almost on the ship. But there were two long sloping ramps up to the ship doors. Ships are very well protected at Galataport! Getting off the ship and back out into the commercial area of Galataport was easier (and you don't go through the basement!), but of course my World Card didn't work so that was a (minor) hassle. I went out, find the Tophane tram stop nearby, and did a little sightseeing before getting back on the ship. There are a couple hotels, newish I believe, around Galataport. I have no idea if they're nice or not, but I saw a couple listed on the Galataport website, so it may be worthwhile to take a look. The neighborhood is decent, and the tram could be used to get you to many places tourists want to go. As for other ways to get to the port, I can't think of any other than taxi, pre-paid voucher for taxi, or tram. But I'd rule out the tram - crowded, and likely very difficult with luggage.

Thanks. That's helpful. I'm really looking forward to Bordeaux now!

Probably Istanbul, partly because going there a few days early might help a tiny bit in catching up to the time change (jetlag recovery!), assuming you're flying from North America. But of course Athens is a wonderful city, too. So it's a hard choice....

I'm very independent, plus not very particular about the actual hotel, as long as it's in a great location and not very expensive. So I booked my own hotel and just planned what we would do to explore the city. But this was our second trip to Istanbul before or after a cruise, plus I love planning, and often don't want to do what everyone else does. And we're not adverse to using public transportation, either, although in Istanbul it can be very crowded. So it's rare now, after 15 cruises on Oceania, that we go for any of Oceania's hotels or pre/post cruise activities. It's not, however, because I don't feel they are good, although we've done few of them over he years. But for being a huge city, I have found it's not terribly hard to do things on your own, especially since many of the things most first time visitors want to see are located in the same general area (Sultanahmet) and fairly accessible by tram or taxi. But certainly something arranged by Oceania for touring would make it a lot easier than trying to navigate by yourself, even with a good online map. (I used maps.me app).

I think I probably read this here, but if not: It's my understanding that on at least one Nowegian cruise, a shuttle was offered to Soulac sur Mer for a reasonable amount of money, though I forget exact amount. We're on a cruise on Oceania next year and the ship docks in Le Verdon for 3 hours until the tides around there are favorable for passage. I would love to go see two lighthouses not terribly far from there, but so far haven't found anything that works, at least not for 3 hours only. But if I read anything more, I'll try to come back on here and post. And in addition to the website Edinburgher mentioned, I usually find cruisecrocodile helpful. But Verdon? Sounds difficult.

Thanks, acqua. I'll be in Bordeaux on Sirena next year, so trying to gather information. I'm not a drinker and so far a lot seems to be oriented to that, so I'd prefer to see more city sight or possibly some nice country. In June, did you have to sit in Verdon for a few hours, as we're scheduled o do? I understand it's a tide thing. If you did stop, was there anything to see or do, other than excursions offered by Oceania which returned people to Sirena in Bordeaux? Was there a shuttle to a town, or a cab or two available? And if you cruise down the Garonne during day time, was it a fairly scenic journey? I'm not sure if I want to stay on the ship for that or take an excursion. I see Marina is in Bordeaux today. She's docked where you likely docked, by a big museum. I'm looking forward to being right on a river on an ocean cruise, instead of in a boring but functional commercial port! Ruth from Silver Spring

Please copy and paste the list, and add updates or corrections directly to it. Oceania Shuttles List ================================================================== Free shuttle buses are offered when: The ship is docked a long walk from the main thoroughfare Taxis and or public transportation are not easily accessible from the port. . The port is industrial and not pedestrian-friendly. The decision on whether free buses will be offered will be based on the port used and will be made closer to or during the sailing Once on board, a list of ports that will offer a complimentary shuttle into town will be provided / shown in daily Currents Adelaide Aus................Tram right at port goes to centre city, no shuttle ...Dec 2019 Agios Nikolaos ............Don't need a shuttle as dock near town centre ......update 2020 Airlie Beach (Aust.) .....Tender, then $5AUD pp each way shuttle Akaroa NZ ................... Tender of centre of town. ...... Dec 2019 Alanya (Turkey) ............Taxis take you to the top of the hill . ... update 2020 Albany West Aus ..........Shuttle to town centre ...........Dec 2019 Alesund ........................ Dock at town so no shuttle Alexandria .................... Shuttle to city square Alicante Sp ....................free shuttle .............update 2022 Amalfi .......................... No need for shuttle Antigua...........................dock in town ..no shuttle Antofagasta ................. Free shuttle to town Antwerp ....................... Dock in town - no shuttle needed ... Aug 2017 Aqaba ........................... Shuttle Arrecife (Canary Is.)......free shuttle .............................per Currents 2014 Ashdod Israel .............. Shuttle to Sea Mall ... April/June 2022 Athens (Port of Pireus)...Shuttle to outside port area in Pireus - need tour to Athens (2022) Bangkok ....................... Free shuttle to town Bar Harbour ................. Dock at town so no shuttle Barcelona .................... Free shuttle to town (worldTrade Centre) Basseterre, St. Kitts ..... Dock at town so no shuttle Belfast .......................... Free shuttle to town (near City Hall) Bermuda (Hamilton)....... dock in town ..no shuttle Biarritz (St Jean de Luz) - no shuttle, dock in town Bilbao ............................Free shuttle to town Bordeaux (city) ............ Dock at town so no shuttle Bordeaux (Le Verdon) .... shore excursion required Brisbane (Aus) ............. Free shuttle to town Bozcaada, Turkey........... tender port, and small city. No shuttle needed .... April 2022 Broome (Australia)........ Free shuttle to town Bruges (Zeebruge) ......... free shuttle to port gates ... August 2017 Burnie Tas Aus...............Shuttle to Makers Workshop (meet guides/taxis) and to town......update 2020 Buenes Aires ................. Free shuttle to town / Plaza Hotel .......... update 2020 Cadiz ........................... Dock at town so no shuttle. Need transport to Seville Cairns Aus ................... Dock at town so no shuttle Callao (Lima) ............... Free shuttle to town Canary Islands .............Shuttle to terminal then walk ................ update 2020 Capetown..................NO shuttle - walk or cab. (E berth, Terminal, Duncan Rd Jan 2019 Casablanca .............. Free shuttle to town Castries, St Lucia ...... Dock at town so no shuttle Chania (Hania), Crete (Greece) - shuttle to city center Civitavecchia(for Rome).. Free shuttle to Civitavecchia Cobh..................... Dock at town so no shuttle Colombo, .............. Free from ship to Port Gate 1. (local taxis available there) Jan 2019 Concarneau .............. Dock at town so no shuttle Copenhagen .......... Free shuttle to town (Nørregade, between Saint Petri Church and Copenhagen University) July 2022 Coquimbo ................ Free shuttle to town Corfu ......................... Free shuttle to town Corner Brook ............ Dock at town so no shuttle Crete..........................Shuttle ................update 2020 Dar es Salaam...........Free shuttle from pier to Hyatt Regency in City Center. Long walk from ship to exit gate. There are several gates which may be confusing. Very busy working port (Jan 2019) Darwin Aus ............... Free shuttle to town Dubai .........................Free shuttle from the port to the Dubai Mall Dublin ...................... Free shuttle to town (kildare St/Merrion Square) ... Aug 2017 Dubrovnick .............. Free shuttle to town Dunedin NZ .............. Free shuttle to town East London, SA ........... Free shuttle from pier to the Hemingsway Mall (Jan 2019) Edinburgh (Leith) .......No shuttle - Closest port to town but still a distance to city centre Eden Aus ................... Tender then shuttle but only short walk Ephesus ..........Quite a drive from Kusadasi - best done by a tour ...........update 2020 Esmeraldas ............. shuttle to Playa de las Palmas (docked / itinerary said tender) Mar 2019 Exmouth (Aus) ........... Free shuttle to town Flam Norway............... No shuttle needed - dock in town July 2018 Fremantle/Perth ........unsure, nearby ferry dock, train station very close to dock..... update Dec 2019 Geirange ................... No shuttle needed - Dock at town Geraldton West Aus ...Shuttle .................Update Dec 2019 Gisbourne NZ ............ Free shuttle to town but short walk Gothenburg ................ Shuttle to City Hall Greenock ................ ..No shuttle needed - Dock at town (15-20 minute walk to train to Glasgow) Haifa .........................shuttle to port entrance only (April 2022) Halifax ................. ....No shuttle needed - Dock at town Halifax pier 31 shuttle to Pier 22 pavillion April 2019 Hamburg ................. Shuttle provided by Port to City Hall ....Aug 2017Harvest Caye........... ferry to mainland *not* operating for independents when there Mar 2019 Havana, Cuba ............ Dock in city. walk off on main street.... April 2017. Helsinki .......... Free shuttle to town (Makasiini Terminal) July 2022 Hobart (aus) ............ Dock at town so no shuttle ... Sep 2017 Holyhead ................ Free shuttle to town (really to end of dock) ... Aug 2017 Invergordon ............. Dock at town so no shuttle .... August 2017 Karlskrona .......... Tender port so no shuttle July 2022 Kiel .......... Dock at town so no shuttle July 2022 Kirkwall (Shetlands Is) .......Shuttle to visitors centre Castle St .... update 2017 Koper ...................... Dock at town so no shuttle Kotor ....................... Dock at town so no shuttle Kristiansand ............ Walking distance to town ...(South coast Norway) August 2017 Kristiansund.............No shuttle - dock in town (West coast of Norway) July 2018 Kusadasi (for Ephesus) - no shuttle, shopping available nearby in city. April 22 La Coruna ............... Dock at town so no shuttle Langkawi.................Free shuttle from pier to Cenang Duty free Mall Jan 2019 La Rochelle ............. Free shuttle to town Le Havre (for Paris) .... Free shuttle to town (Le Havre) .... August 2017 Le Verdon ................. Free shuttle to town (Soulacsur Mer) Lerwick .................... Dock at town so no shuttle Lima - .......................Free shuttle to Marriott at Larcomar (Miraflores neighborhood) Mar 2019 Lisbon .................... Free shuttle to town (or dock in town) Liverpool ............... Dock at town so no shuttle ... August 2017 Livorno ................... Free shuttle to town Londonderry Nth Ire .....Shuttle to visitors centre in town..........update 2019 Male, Maldives.........tender port.... guides waiting + pick up tours there. Walk in town Jan 2019 Mahe, Seychelles........no shuttle . Jan 2019 Malaga ....................Shuttle ..............update 2022 Manta Ecuador ...... shuttle to main square (longish walk); will drop you at port gate Mar 2109 Maputo, ...................Free shuttle from pier to City Center (feima market) Jan 2019 Marseille ............... Free shuttle to town (fort Saint John) Melbourne Vic Aus ...Tram 109 is 5-10 min walk from port, buy ticket at convenience store, no shuttle. Trams within City Centre free, no shuttle ...... update Dec 2019Miami .................... Free shuttle to Bayside Marketplace (*not* as an embarkation day) Mar 2019 Mitilini.....................This is tender port near town centre....... update 2020 Monte Carlo ............. Dock at town so no shuttle Murmansk ................ Need to book a tour either O or private for visa Muscat ..................... Free shuttle to the Souk Mykonos.....................No shuttle needed, dock in town ...update 2020 Napier NZ.....................shuttle to ISite info centre on Marine Parade .... update Dec 2019 Nassau, Bahamas ..........dock in town New York .................. no shuttle (Manhattan cruise terminal) Mar 2019 Newcastle .................. Free shuttle to nearest metro station (limited timing) Nosy be, Madagascar...Free shuttle (tender port) from pier to Town Center Market Jan 2019 Oporto ........................ Free shuttle to town Oslo ............................. Dock in town so no shuttle .... Aug 2017 Paphos, Cyprus ......... ?no shuttle. About 10 minutes walk to shops etc April 2022 Palma de Mallorca........ Free shuttle to town (cathedral) Paris - see Le Havre Patmos..............Dock in town - no shuttle needed .... update 2020 Perth see Fremantle Phillip Is Vic Aus.........long tender ride in, shuttle to beach /boardwalk, limited car hire/taxis....Dec 2019 Phuket, Thailand........no shuttle Jan 2019 Picton NZ .................... Dock at town so no shuttle Pireus (Port for Athens)...Shuttle to outside port in Pireus, need tour to Athens (2022) Pisco ......................... Free shuttle to town Port Arthur Tas Aus ..... Tender in to PA Penal Settlement - (no real town so a guess) no shuttle needed updated 2022 Port Elizabeth, South Africa....Free shuttle from pier to the Boardwalk jan 2019 Port Klang................... Shuttle to Bukit Tinggi Mall. Break from 11:45 - 1:30. Jan 19 Portofini ................... No need for shuttlePuerto Limon........... no shuttle, tours by the local taxis & shops on the pier, walk to town Mar 2019 Portland ................... Free shuttle to town Praislin, Seychelles....no shuttle Praislin, .............. .......no shuttle . Jan 2019 Roatan ...................... no shuttle, Oceania docks in Coxen Hole, many port shops etc Mar 2019 Roatan can also dock at Mahogany Bay resort port Rhodes ....................... Dock in town. no shuttle - longish walk to port gates. .April 2022 Richards Bay............... Free shuttle from pier to Boardwalk Mall. (Jan 2019) Riga .......... Dock at town so no shuttle July 2022 Rio .............. Free shuttle to town Rome ........................(see Civitavecchia) Safaga,Egypt .............. a shuttle to downtown Saint John NB ........... Dock at town so no shuttle Salalah, Oman ............ shuttle to the Souk Salaverry............. shuttle to Trujillo/or shuttle to port gate - private tours. Tours in Trujillo Mar 2019 San Sebastion de la Gomera ...........None needed ........ update 2020 Santa Cruz De Teneriffe ........Shuttle to terminal ....................update 2019 Santo Tomas, ...... - no shuttle, tours in the terminal, walk into town Mar 2019 Santos ......................... Free shuttle to town - about 6 yrs ago no shuttle to San Paulus Skagen Denmark .......... Free shuttle to town (Havneplads) July 2022 Singapore.......................no shuttle Jan 2019 Sorrento ...................... Free shuttle to town Split ............................. Dock at town so no shuttle Stavanger ....................dock in town July 2018 St Barts ..................... tender to town..no shuttle St. Lucia ................... Castries: Dock at town so no shuttle. Stockholm .......... Free shuttle to town (Strömgatan) July 2022 Pointe Seraphine: .....walking distance (500 metres) or harbour water taxi to main area town. St Malo ...................... Dock at town so no shuttle St Jean De Luz .......... Dock at town so no shuttle St Petersburg .............. Need to book a tour - either O or private for visa Sydney N.S. ................. Dock at town so no shuttle Sydney Cove/ Circular Quay Aus ...... Free shuttle to Darling Harbour centre ..... 2018 Sydney White Bay dock Aus ...turnaround day . no shuttles but taxis available ..... Dec 2019 Tallinn .......... Free shuttle to town (Mere Boulevard, outside city wall) July 2022 Tauranga /Rororua..... shuttle ..............Dec 2019 Trapani, Sicily .......... no shuttle; docked very near downtown June 2022 Valencia ..................... Free shuttle to town Valletta ..................... Dock below town. Take an elevator up for €1-€2 . Free to go back. update April 2022 Venice ....................... Free shuttle to town (2022 status: Ships now dock in alternate ports; Oceania may or may not provide transportation to Venice) Warnemunde............ walk to town or train (short walk from port) to Rostock July 2018 Wellington NZ............free shuttle to several places city centre ...... Dec 2019 Zakynthos, Greece ....tender port, no shuttle, smallish island. Walk to small town 2022 Zanzibar................... Free shuttle from pier to Kelele Square (Jan 2019) Zeebruge (for Bruges).... Shuttle to port gates ... Aug 2017 [I simply updated what I wrote about White Bay in Sydney to clarify a bit]

Hello. If anyone is still reading this, I have a related question. I've read that Oceania provides a shuttle from Leixoes to Porto, but the person who told me that took a ship's excursion and so could only give me very sketchy info as to where the shuttle dropped. It sounds like it was in Gaia, across the river from Porto, by a large church. I've located what "church" the person probably meant, and it is near a large park that is apparently very popular for viewing Porto and the bridge from across the river. But can anyone give me more specifics on where a shuttle, if offered, might drop me? I'm finding the info on metro etc. very helpful but trying to find all options. And what about the funicular in Porto? Has anyone done that? I know it just goes down or up the hill on the Porto side, but that's about all I've managed to read about - yet!