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Aug and Sep 2024 on the Jewel there was no problem with long lines for the bus either direction at the times we chose to go into town or return. The bus was about a 20-30 min ride depending on wild life in the way and the trips were free. 

Sorry, meant Vatican Museums appear to be sold out for Thursdays in June for direct purchase from the Vatican. 

On 5/8/2024 at 6:44 PM, euro cruiser said:

I was about to say it depends on the type of train but, on second thought, I would go to Termini in any case because you have a better shot of getting a seat there on a regional train, and you have to go there for a Frecce or IC.

Thanks. I'd forgotten the issue of getting seats.

Just looked at V museums for Thursdays in June and it appears to be sold out for both Vatican sponsored tours (40E) and standard admissions 18E each museum tickets. Those tickets open 60 days ahead.
     For the Colosseum, tickets open 30 days to the hour Rome time, so Jun 7 is available standard admission (18E) but other Thursdays are not yet available. Good luck, It wasn't so hard once you get English on the screen. FYI I tried multiple days to get underground tickets but those were always gone instantly, but I did get arena tickets with super pass for 24E each at the time I wanted.

If staying by the Spanish steps, is it better to catch the train at termini or St. Peter to go to civitechia?

Thanks. I bought my tickets from the official website. Just FYI to those trying to get the underground tour, it is only in Italian and was only available as single tickets because the resellers buy up those 24 euro tickets and resale them for $127pp.  I did get the arena and super pass tickets without problem (also24euros) and the granddaughters go free. We'll get their tickets at the "reservation line" either inside the colosseum or the largo della office.  All the tickets are name specific and ID must be shown. The tickets show that the palatine hill entrance is available (for the hill) if you already have your tickets. 

Will be visiting Rome precruise and plan to take teenagers to Colosseum. I see on the website how to reserve their tickets with mine but we are required to pick up their free tickets at one of the three ticket offices. Any recommendation on how long the Line (time) might be at the various ticket offices so I can schedule of entrance. I need to stay up tonight to buy our tickets. Thanks in advance

On 4/16/2024 at 10:00 PM, cruisemom42 said:

 

The Domus Aurea is fabulous but be warned that it's a work in progress. Lots of scaffolding and some areas are off limits. They are currently doing a lot of work to restore and stabilize it. 

 

I've been three times, most recently last November and I really saw a lot of progress. Some of the frescoes that have been newly cleaned and revealed are wonderful.

 

Did you find tours in English at the Domus?  I only saw Italian tours for June

Is there a metro stop close to the FL5 in Trastevere train Station?

Thanks. Traveling with grandchildren and my daughters had questions 

Given the upheaval in Haiti are the Dominican Republic locations -airport of Punta Cana (PUJ) and the port at La Romana - business as usual or are they affected in some manner? Flying out tonight so appreciate any responses

Would someone please share the website to determine how many and which ships are in port on a given day in San Juan or other Caribbean ports?

thanks in advance 

Do the safari tours from the cruise dock stop at any of the beaches toward the end of the tour, ie Brewers? And if so could we be dropped off? We want to take an island tour and have some time at the beach but our port call is 6:30-2 on Easter Sunday so not certain what would be doable.  Thanks in advance

I purchased the pass on the Gem a year ago (Panama trip) and could only use it two days.  The redesign from several years ago has a smaller changing and shower area than before. Therefore when the facility is heavily used there is no space or remote privacy in changing. Before I enjoyed using the area and having a nice shower afterwards. Not convenient to do so with the redesign IMO. So in Aug I checked out the pass for the Jewel and was surprised that the 7 day was the same as my longer Panama trip. But then consider the excursion costs in Alaska. The design on the Jewel and Gem were similar so I likely won't be using that area now on the Jewel class ships. Also learned to checkout the current layout and number of loungers after refurbishment!!  Good luck to all who enjoy the area.

For Sept 2023 7 day Alaska cruise it was $269 US.  

We dId the ANC to Seward Aug 14 booked as excursion so 1st person got $50 off and second paid full excursion fare on NCL.  We checked-in at 11am at the railroad/airport terminal and received our cabin keys.  All luggage except backpack sized things were transported by truck to the cruise ship.  Each car was single level and had glass domed roof for viewing.  4 for 4 enjoyed this excursion. The train stopped at the ship and everyone went directly to the ship.

On recent cruise I booked most excursions before the cruise and received my expected latitude discount. Onboard I added an excursion and showed my latitude level on my keycard and requested the discount but did not receive the discount!  Is that normal or an error by the excursion desk staff?

Due to price drop I will receive FCC for an August cruise and I understand it will not be posted until after the cruise. I was considering purchasing another cruise while onboard to get the cabin upgrade offer. I know FCC could be used as deposit but can it be used later toward cruise payment? Also if you used a Cruise Next or Cruise First for deposit can you then use FCC later as part of cruise payment. Can you use more than one FCC (am doing B2B) toward a single cruise?  Thanks

Due to price drop I will receive FCC for an August cruise and I understand it will not be posted until after the cruise. I was considering purchasing another cruise while onboard to get the cabin upgrade offer. I know FCC could be used as deposit but can it be used later toward cruise payment? Also if you used a Cruise Next or Cruise First for deposit can you then use FCC later as part of cruise payment. Can you use more than one FCC (am doing B2B) toward a single cruise?  Thanks

On 7/30/2023 at 4:11 PM, User34 said:

Has anyone on the Jewel for Aug 14-21 Seward to Vancouver, received an upgrade yet?

 

Thank you

Dana

Not yet. Still hoping 

Just go off the Gem, they had the 18-21 get together also. But I noticed that the group including gd went dancing and chatting most nights outside of the getogether. Not bad for a retiree cruise.

What is the current price on the Getaway 10 day cruise for the thermal spa pass?