Whitechapelgirl62

I would say there is absolutely no point trying to get to London (unless you can afford a helicopter 😂) I live in London & just not do’able in a day. Maybe next time factor in a stay in London b4 boarding in Southampton 

Hi we’re on QE on 9th October with same itinerary. We have booked a trip to Aix en Provence via Cunard (Toulon) as thought it was a good price & also wanted to visit here. I would say that France has great train links & you might want to look into getting a train to St Tropez which is very pretty. Also in Livorno we have booked the trip to villages/wine tasting. For Pisa & assume you want to go to leaning tower this is “out of the way” & has a few restaurants around it but is in quite a residential area. I’d recommend going to Lucca which is a beautiful walled city, very atmospheric & great restaurants, very walkable on yr own. I think there is a trip there via Cunard. Ibiza we plan to do on our own as can just walk the old town & have an early dinner as think we leave late evening. Valencia is a great city & you can get the local train from port (its about a 20 minute walk from dock area) into the city. Lots of things to see/do. We booked a walking tour (privately) last year which was great. Toursbylocals is a good one to look up. Alternatively if weather great walk along the beachfront to a restaurant for paella. 

Looks lovely- wonder if this sort of restaurant will be available on the Mediterranean cruises this year - we go in October 

Thank you that’s brilliant, especially late departure from Barcelona as that will give us a few bonus hours in Barcelona as my sister not been before. We fly in same day (with Cunard). All good times in port. 

We’re time cruisers to Cunard & on our confirmation it does not show actual arrival/departure times for ports. Does anyone know where these can be found? Thanks

Hi I’m booked for an October cruise but can’t make dates now! Can I transfer the deposit to another cruise or do I lose it? On phone now for over an hour on hold!! 
thanks

6 hours ago, brexit_fan said:

Hi 

Really dislike he tonics offered on previous boat trips , schweppes , seagrams & canada dry.  

 

Heard that Fever Tree is available on Beyond - anyone know if it is available on Edge and / or Aoex for  our June & September cruises this year 

I agree Fever Tree is my go to tonic / even without gin its a great drink - elderflower is my fav minus gin. Possibly more on European sailings? Not sure. Hopefully onboard Summit in a few weeks 👍🏻

40 minutes ago, GottaKnowWhen said:

If we require an on board test prior to Bermuda disembarkation, I would not expect that we would be charged.

However, I think the statement from Celebrity quoted above is out of context and probably irrelevant to the Bermuda question. The above relates to the situation where, e.g., you are from the UK, you need a test to get on the plane to go home after your cruise, then Celebrity will arrange that test for you {at the port, NOT onboard} at no charge if you booked your cruise before such and such a date. Nothing there about mid-cruise testing on board to allow a given port call.

 

Stan

As a UK resident we now don’t need a negative test to return to the UK, just a negative test to fly into the US. 

Just wondering if the Bermuda test requirements are to be proctored or not? 

1 hour ago, dolly1965 said:

We are thinking about doing this. Which ones will you order ?

I’ll let you know👍🏻

25 minutes ago, AussieGirlKaz said:

If it is a weekday they are almost on every corner. Weekends alot less available 

It’ll b a Saturday 🙈CTS mobile seem to be around & mentioned a lot 

We’re buying tests in UK to take with us to US to do our test for us to get onboard 

5 hours ago, Redtravel said:

No formal nights unless you want to dress up.  There’s always a few that either love to wear formal attire or didn’t know that formal nights became chic nights. Still don’t know what “chic” means.  From what I have seen on chic nights, many people have different ideas.  Wear what you want.  It’s your cruise. Enjoy!

“Chic” is a French word for basically looking good & smart- don’t quote me though😂I’m from the UK and if we’re going out somewhere “posh” then we’ll “dress up to the 9’s” - don’t you just love all the different versions of saying the same thing - the joy of the English language 😂

1 hour ago, wynnne said:

 

This was also in the news today, this has now been resolved 🙂

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/easyjet-passport-expiry-denied-boarding-b2066221.html

Thank you - my husband saw this in the news this morning. Good news for lots of people but pity all those lost out on holidays 😂

My daughter is onboard at present on press launch & says its “insane” - likes the balcony feature (in a concierge cabin) as gives so much light/space in cabin. 

I’m having problems with my husband’s passport!! He’s adamant its ok for a trip in September but Easyjet policy to fly is 6 months  on your passport-he’ll have 4 months!!! Passport office cant cope with all the applications/renewals - said 1million just for this month!!

My daughter is lucky enough to be onboard now for a press/trade event before passengers tomorrow & her description of ship is “insane” 

the weather is beautiful in Southampton & ship looks amazing 

Oh dear, this is making me depressed!!! The comments of - Stay away from people, sit away from people, sit on your balcony, avoid theatre show - ALL the things you want to do on a cruise. 

1 minute ago, ace2542 said:

I thought you couldn't get into Spain without vaccination?

That’s right unless you can prove recovery from covid in last 6 months. I’m fully vaccinated & boosted & just take it for granted most people ate, especially if we all want to travel again. 

1 hour ago, ace2542 said:

And for some countries good amounts of the population get denied visas and will never get to visit America. We take it for granted we can go whenever we want within reason. And Europe is not open for business. Aren't restrictions still in France, Spain, Germany etc? We are open but the rest not so much perhaps.

Depends what you mean on restrictions? Mask wearing / proving vaccination status ?? I’ve been to Spain last month & just needed to fill their health form in & wear a mask indoors (which by the way has now been abolished). i’m going to Majorca next weekend & again just need to fill a form in & wear a mask on flight (Easyjet policy)
europe & UK very much open & free to travel 

7 minutes ago, ace2542 said:

We shouldn't be moaning too much. The UK probably shouldn't be on the visa waiver program and you wouldn't like if it wasn't. I would never get a visa if it wasn't  I don't think with my knowledge of immigration matters.

Whose moaning?? Not me! Just saying Europe is open but like lots of countries with forms to fill in. Visas have been around a long time & have always formed part of international travel. 

5 hours ago, bobby3334 said:

The best to all and thanks.  As a result I cancelled my transatlantic on Norwegian this coming weekend.  I have done mote than 55 cruises and decided it wasn’t worth it.   Each EU country is developing their own criteria.   It is very true you may not get off without prior authorization.   I have a feeling the EU isn’t what it was before Covid.    Crumbling a bit after Brexit and Covid.    Mike

I’m sorry but Europe is not “crumbling a bit” - Europe is very much open for travel. I live in the UK & everyone is free to travel in Europe & vice versa. Its true that most countries require some proof of vaccination and/or completing a form BUT this goes for the rest of the world as well, including the US. We’ve got to jump through hoops as well to come to US to board a ship. Unfortunately the way of the world at the moment for travelling. Please don’t be put off coming to Europe, which is very much open

22 minutes ago, Megabear2 said:

Test to get into US????

Yes we have to have a negative test to board our flight from UK to US for sailing next month 

5 minutes ago, Ommadawn said:

 

That's great. Where do I sign up for these tests at Heathrow?

 Check London Heathrow website out should get links there👍🏻

1 hour ago, Guppy99 said:

If that is the case....then don't sail. Very simple solution.

1 hour ago, Guppy99 said:

If that is the case....then don't sail. Very simple solution.

Sorry!! Why should I not sail?  I simply stated for passengers mental health in dealing with that situation a balcony would help.