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Maybe we were just lucky that they actually did send us the one from Odyssey (sent Mar 2024) even though it had been 18 months since we had earned it... Or perhaps the LA on Serenade was able to cut through some red tape on our behalf (?)🤷‍♂️

Apparently it does vary from one instance to another...we were due one on Odyssey in October 2022. We filled out the form left in our stateroom to have it mailed home. It said due to "supply chain" issues, they were out of stock. (New vendor, perhaps?) In any case we never received that one from Odyssey. On our next cruise in October 2023, I spoke to the LA, who said he'd submit a request to Miami to have it sent. Never received the block. On our next cruise in Feb, 2024 I went to the LA and she kindly said she would take care of it (no mention of a 12 month rule). Within days the block we were missing from Odyssey showed up at home and surprisingly it was the old "clear" style block. (I thought those were no longer available)...I sure had never heard about them denying requests past 12 months. For anyone due a block from past sailings, it may be worth continuing to try to get it.

That's what I was coming up with too. Thanks!

We booked an ATV tour for our stop in Moorea later this month. When I inquired with the tour operator about payment/currency, I asked about ATMs nearby to get local currency for payment on the day of. They said no ATMs were nearby and that USD would be no problem for payment. I then asked them to reconfirm the tour price. They said 21,000cfp or $210 USD. When I googled the comparison of the two currencies those figures don't add up. Am I missing something on this conversion from USD to cfp? I did ask if the $210 included a tip and they said no.... Thanks

Anyone have any luck finding a day pass at one of the hotels on Moorea? Thanks

Following. We have a port day in Moorea on a Sunday. Same question-will most businesses be open or closed? Suggestions for the day? Thanks

Any recommendations for public beaches in Moorea? Or do any of the hotels offer resort day passes? Thanks for any info/suggestions...

We were very satisfied with Hotel Navona. The central location was perfect for walking wherever we wanted to go. It’s just around the corner from the Pantheon. We had a top floor corner room with a small balcony on each side. Room was small but it served our needs. Our nightly rate included a hot breakfast buffet which was very good. If you’re looking for a authentic Italian, boutique hotel, I think it fits the bill. We would stay there again.

Yes, afterwards I wondered the same thing. We loved our time in Rome (hotel location was perfect). Hope your travels were enjoyable! Thanks

To answer my own question: turns out no issue at all for the car service (Rome Cabs) to drop us off directly in front of the hotel door and do the same when they picked us up for the trip to the port. Maybe we just lucked out or the hotel staff was misinformed.

Got it! Thanks again!

Thanks so much! To buy in advance on Trenitalia, is it a single round trip ticket we get or do we buy 2 one way tickets for the trip there and back? Thanks again!

This is somewhat related to original topic , but for a day trip to Pisa from La Spezia Centrale on our port stop, I’m looking for clarification on train options. If we don’t plan on going to any of the 5 villages that day and we just want the round trip train (to/from) what website do we buy tix online ahead of time OR do we just buy the train tickets when we get off the ship and we get to the station in La Spezia? (I was getting confused with the reference to the Cinque Terre card) Thanks for any info!

For anyone familiar with Hotel Navona (cruisemom ?), when I inquired with the hotel staff about whether their location was accessible for our car service to drop us off at the hotel, they said “no, we’re in the LZT (?) limited traffic zone”. Any insight on approx how far away we’ll need to be dropped off with luggage for the walk to the hotel? Thanks

Thanks for clarification on this. Does anyone have the link to the Australia ETA app? I’m understanding it’s best to apply via the app and not the website?

Following as well…currently have a TP next April. This sounds encouraging on the turnaround time for approval. What type Visa is necessary and what is the cost? Thanks

Thanks so much! As always, your insight on these boards are most helpful.

Very interesting info (and video!) We’ll search it out when we go in October. Is it safe to guess this would be close to Hotel Navona?

Thanks Lew and Cruisemom… a 20 minute walk isn’t too bad. We may check it out.

Sounds great! This wouldn’t happen to be anywhere near Hotel Navona, would it? Thanks!

Ok got it! Makes sense. Thank you for the clarification.

Just to clarify time and distance between the VM and St Peters basilica, I think taking a taxi from one to the other was mentioned (?) I guess I mistakenly believed they were in the same area (?)

Ok thanks!

Thank you. Most helpful! We’re looking at a Tuesday in mid October. Is there any benefit to going on a particular day of the week- for crowds? We’ll be in Rome Sunday-Tuesday…thanks again!

Thanks!