Linda VH

Kind of says it all. What time can you actually get into the pool. I have an aqua jogger (rubber thing around waist) and I do my exercise for 1/2 that way. I, of course, would not want to take up space later in the day by being stationery in one spot so would like to get in before breakfast. I’ve looked everywhere I could think of but haven’t found the answer. Will be on Mariner. Thanks in advance!

I understand that they did away with the casino - is this true?

Hope I have your luck in November!

While reading this an ad came on for this cruise lines voyages. Glad you’re enjoying your trip so far - following along!

I get trip insurance for every trip. I used to skip it but then I had a medical problem and was told I couldn’t go to SA as it would be too dangerous for me medically. We lost $20,000. Not happening again.

I booked directly with my hotel. Most of them have a car service.

If I you go their website - Atlasoceanvoyages.com and scroll to the very bottom of the page it will show you brochures,

I received a brochure in the Sunday New York Times as I subscribe (live in FL).

Much prefer Virgin Atlantic Upper Class over BA Business.

As for the included excursions - we went to guest services to cancel the day before and were informed we must bring the paper from our cabin in order to cancel.

Looking forward to your report! I have a friend like yours - she only takes a carry on and its a little one. She says she only packs black and blue stuff - still could never do it!

I would check out the insurance. When I had cancer I went through the treatments (successfully TG) and we had a South American cruise booked. I developed a neck abcess and they said I couldn’t go to SA. It was just a few weeks before the trip and we lost $20,000+ so from then on we’ve done insurance. When Covid hit I had to cancel the insurance for that trip and they credited it for whatever trip I was taking next. JMHO!

Yes it was Access Europe. They are very good. We knew them as Access Italy to begin with and, although fairly expensive, are very very good.

Having a great cruise with you! Thanks!

My late husband and I hired an historian (we didn’t realize that was what he was - we used Access Europe) many years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Guides (as in Italy) go to the front of the line with their clients. To go in the Blue Mosque he informed us I needed to buy a scarf (they supply one but many people have worn them and no guarantee they have been laundered that day). It was a memorable day for us.