Borna

that's the info I have about Senegal - no visa required.  But, US citizens do need visas for some other stops on the 38 day leg that I am on (Jan 21-Feb: 28): Angola, Benin (evisa possible), Togo (evisa possible), Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Gambia.  

where did you see these charges?  I don't see them.

if I go to the canopy walk in Kakum national park, will I see animals and which ones?  I've seen some videos of the canopy walk, but no one seems to see any animals.

12 hours ago, majmaj4 said:

@BornaHave you stopped in Luderitz yet?  If so do you have any tips?

No, not until January 2025, LOL.  Planning ahead.  

2 hours ago, May B said:

Look up top. It says Follow.

thx

1 hour ago, TheShag said:

At the bottom of the thread there is a “following” box. Click on the box and select the option that you want. 

thanks, but can you be more specific as I don't see a following box and not sure what page on this site has the following box.  I want out of one notification stream, but keep another.  Thanks much for your help.

how do I stop receiving auto notifications from a board? thx

For those on the 38 day Cape Town to Barcelona leg, here's what I independently learned and I welcome any corrections:

No visa required for US citizens to visit: South Africa; Namibia; Sao Tome and Principe; Senegal; Cape Verde; Canary Islands; Morocco; Gibraltar; Spain.

Visa required for US citizens to visit: Angola; Benin; Togo; Ghana; Ivory Coast; Gambia; Algeria.

I am only on 38 days of the African grand voyage as I've been several times to the places seen on the eastern part of Africa.  I board in Cape Town, and go to the end in Barcelona.  Very interested in seeing the west coast of Africa.  Some countries, particularly for cruises, give a day visa on arrival.  So, far, my own research is not finding any of those and I guess I'll need to apply for a regular single entry visa ahead of time.  

5 hours ago, zelker said:

Yes, it is and yes, we're booked for the full 90 day Grand Africa voyage.  @Borna Are you booked on the full thing or just a segment?

I am registered for the 2024-2025 African cruise on Sojourn.  Many countries visited on the cruise require visas. 

Does Seabourn take care of the visas?

Or, is that responsibility on my shoulders?

thx

1 hour ago, exiledowl said:

If you've only got a day a trip to Swakopmund would be a good idea ; it's more attractive and interesting than Walvis Bay. 

thanks, and what should I see in Swakopmund?

Sightseeing suggestions? Guide referrals?  I'll be in Walvis bay for a day from a cruise ship.

I am thinking of seeing:  Comments?  Additions? Deletions?

Dune 7

Bird island

Pelican point lighthouse

Flamingo lagoon

Sandwich harbor wetlands with birds

Walvis Bay waterfront

Pink lake

Rhenish mission church

Moon landscape  

Welwitschia plant 

I'll be on a cruise that stops for the day in Luderitz.  What should I see/do?  Referrals for private guide?

I'm thinking of seeing the following: Comments?

Luderitz, Namibia

8 am - 5 pm

Felsenkirche

Deutsche Afrika Bank building

Goerke house

Kolmanskop ghost town 12 km from Luderitz

The Lüderitz Peninsula is a scenic round trip with picnic spots and good photo-ops at Griffith Bay, Sturmvoglebucht, Diaz Point, Halifax Island, Essy Bay, Eberlanz Höhle, Kleiner Fjord and Grosse Bucht.

8 hours ago, exiledowl said:

Hi Borna

We've been before and went to Ile Goree, a must see imo on any visit to Dakar but when exactly are you going?

We're docking there on the 30th of December but are keeping an eye on the political situation that is developing there.

There have been some violent incidents recently in the lead up to the presidential elections in February and if that's still going on (it will be a Saturday when we arrive) I'm certain that the captain won't let us ashore. 

However, if everything is ok we plan on visiting the museum of black civilizations which is just past the railway station. 

A fellow passenger on our cruise has enquired about a private tour and has been quoted a ridiculously high price, much higher than the equivalent ship tours so I'm sorry I can't help on that score.

Thank you.  I'm not going until early 2025 on Seabourn Sojourn.  

While I'm a curious and adventurous traveler, I find no worthwhile attractions in Takoradi (or its connecting sister city Sekondi).  I hope I am wrong and welcome suggestions as to what to see and do there while my cruise is docked for the day.  Thanks in advance.

Recommendations for tour guide?

This is what I plan to see in Dakar; any comments, anything I should skip or add?  Thanks for your tips

Place d'independance
Chambre de commerce
La Gouvernance
Cathedrale du souvenir Africain de Dakar
Palais presidentiel
Dakar railway station
Grand mosque of Dakar
Monument du Millenaire
Mosque of the Divinity
Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine
Les Mamelles Lighthouse
Lake Retba (Lago Rosa)
Ile de Goree
La Maison des Esclaves

1.  Is it safe to walk around Lome?  I am planning on walking all day from the port where the ship docks to see the sights.

2.  Here's a list of places I'd like to see in Lome:

best tour guides to hire in Casablanca to see Casablanca and possibly a day trip to Rabat, Marrakesh, or Chefchouan?  

1 hour ago, nancygp said:

If you book prior to sailing, you use your credit card to pay for the excursions.  You can wait until you board to use your ship board credits but run the risk of excursions not being available.  FYI, I purchased my excursions via credit card prior to boarding and was able to have my ship board credits credited back to my credit card upon boarding.  All you need to do is go to the Seabourn square and have one of the guest services team take care of this…easy peasy.  I’m assuming your shipboard credit will be redeemable towards your credit card.

 

Nancy

thx

Remind me - I will have shipboard credit. Can I use that credit to book excursions BEFORE the cruise starts?  Or, can I only use the credit to book excursions AFTER the cruise starts?  thanks for your intel.

The saga with Regent continues.  It took two months to get Regent to issue AA air tickets for my cabinmate with payment of the $175 deviation fee.  I told Regent that I was transferring points from a credit card to AA to get the same itinerary as a frequent flyer award.  So, I thought all was done.

Now, Regent tells me it wants to change my cabinmates's flight schedule completely!   I'm resisting naturally.  Who knows how this will turn out.  I have nothing good to say about Regent.

15 hours ago, emairs said:

We’ve been assigned the Biltmore Hotel in Miami for our April/23 TA.

Not familiar with it, but it looks nice. This will be our first Regent cruise.

how did you find out about that, it seems far in advance for Regent to assign

This will be my first and last cruise with Regent.   Two months of back and forth with Regent about "custom" air.   Air department message states they're too busy, so I should deal with general reservations.  General reservations tells me I have to deal with air department.    On the rare occasion I can speak with someone in the air department, they promise to call me back with answers, but never do.  Worst customer service.

thanks for your great daily trip reports, keep 'em coming.

On 8/10/2022 at 2:07 PM, Pcardad said:

If you don't get a response in the 10 business day window they promise, call into Regent and ask to be put through to the Air Desk.

 

Thanks. I've done that many times.  Usually, I'm told that it's in the queue to be worked on.  Once on Sat. Aug. 6, Jonathan (Regent rep) told me, coldly, that my request is not an emergency and he would not help me!