bluewatercoulpe

After a lot of research, I’m going to answer my own question.

I called HAL and asked about getting to Trieste from the VCE (Venice Marco Polo airport) and this is what I was told;

HAL only has a “complementary” bus to Trieste from the city center (what city center?)

We would be at the airport so that means it is up to us to find a way.

Bus from the airport to Trieste bus station. I chose FlixBus.

Go online to FlixBus.com and search for Venice airport to Trieste. It will then show a schedule for the day you choose. Fare runs about $19 to $25 per person depending on the time of departure.

Right now the Euro is less than the US$. You can purchase a ticket online here in the US, and receive confirmation of your reservation, you can print out or put on your phone.

To get to the bus from the airport terminal you must take one of three sheltered walkways from the terminal. The bus parks in a special bus lot across from the Tamoil service station.

It looks like about a ten minute walk (with all your luggage - carts are available in the terminal).

‘Enjoy

How do we get from the Marco Polo Venice airport to Trieste?

Is Holland America providing a bus ride to Trieste or is it up to us to book a bus?

Any recent experiences on this?

Thanks.

After freezing in summer clothing in New Zealand in December (summer don’t you know) during our December Australia - New Zealand Noordam cruise, we’d like to be prepared in the Baltic in our May cruise.

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I’m looking for recommendations for pre-cruise places to stay in Amsterdam.

Thanks

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What exactly are the Signature Suite perks on the Noordam?

Searching the HAL site only give a vague list.

Is laundry included?

Is there a coffee/ espresso maker?

This is our 7th HAL cruise and now as 3 star.

We are on the December 7 cruise out of Sydney.

Thanks

Hal and Sharon

How does on check inventory on a specific cruise?

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Spend multi-thousands on a cruise, and then use paper bag tags stapled on!

Get some clear plastic cruise holders with wire attachments. These are good for many cruises.

Cruise Luggage Tags Holder for Suitcases 8 Pc, Clear PVC Protector Ship Etag Bag Card

From Amazon.

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You name as it appears on your birth certificate is what is on your passport. If your drivers license has Jr. but that is not on your passport Be sure to book your name as it appears on your passport.

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We will be on the cruise. I have the itinerary for the cruise, but wondered if anyone has any idea of which nights will be the formal nights?

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We’ve been on the Kdam twice and never found the veranda cabins to be small. We are on the April 2018 Med Dream Cruise and are looking forward to the ports.

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When your cruise itinerary calls out “1 night extended stay “, what does that mean? Do stay on the ship or a shore facility?

Thanks

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We have spent pre-cruise days in Civitavecchia several times. We stay at the La Casa Sul Mare, which is a boutique inn (9 rooms) Located convenient to the RR station and cruise dock. They can arrange transfer to/from the airport (FCO) and can also arrange day tours to Rome of several kinds. We always stay 1 or 2 days precruise wherever the embarkation port is. Located.

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We did it on the TA last October, and it was a lot of fun. Only red wine from the sponsors vineyards.

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The MDR deck plan is great for picking a table to book, but does anyone know the significance of some tables shown in yellow or red?

Thanks.

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Thanks.

Asked and answered.

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Would a cruise on a Princess ship add to my HAL Mariner status?

We have 2 cruises on HAL and 1 on Princess.

Thanks.

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I always have paper copies of my contracts and all pre-paid dining, and when you have to go to the front desk about a problem it helps. Last October on the K-dam TA ,I was told I did not have drink package. Well showing them the contracts that clearly specified I had the Explorer 4 package solved that problem.

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As on some cruises like the April 21 Med Dream, the veranda prices have more than doubled since November 2017;

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On the K- Dam you can also get espresso at the Dutch Cafe.

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We stayed at the Captain Cook for a Princess cruise and it was great.

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On HAL you will actually be able to turn around in the shower.

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Just curious where HAL sources it’s food for cruises in the Mediterranean?

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