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We are also in an AA on the AmaKristina. Sounds like we’ll be spoiled.

We are staying at the Renaissance Arc de Triumph in Paris before our Rhone river cruise in May. We are wanting to get to the Palace of Versailles, but are stumped as regards how to get there and back. Could anyone help us out? Thank you.

Can anyone with recent experience on a TA tell me the price for the thermal spa for the entire cruise? I did a search and could not find exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

We are completely aware of the time change.

Appreciate everyone’s input. And we have watched several YouTube videos. Since I posted this we booked the QM2 to get to Europe. At least they have relaxed their dress code. Nothing like keeping life interesting.

Thanks to all for your input. We have booked the bus to Victoria Station and will take a taxi to St. Pancres. We have booked a late afternoon Eurostar departure to give ourselves plenty of time. We have no reason to be in Paris particularly early that day as our AmaWaterways package doesn’t begin until the next day.

We would not try to rent a car. Was thinking more of a limo like service, but I assume that would be expensive. I like your idea of the train, then taxi. One resource provided the idea of the train to Waterloo, then another train, then a bit of a walk. With our luggage I don’t see that working. We’re traveling late April/early May so sounds like we should be making some decisions.

We don’t have to take Eurostar, and my apologies for inaccurate terminology. We thought it might be a unique experience for us. But, we’re open.

We would not try to rent a car. Was thinking more of a limo like service, but I assume that would be expensive. I like your idea of the train, then taxi. One resource provided the idea of the train to Waterloo, then another train, then a bit of a walk. With our luggage I don’t see that working. We’re traveling late April/early May so sounds like we should be making some decisions.

M3, M25, M20? Buses? After disembarking the QM2 about five years ago we took the bus into London. Worked out very well. We’ve watched some videos of the Eurostar and it looks like a great trip.

Looking to gather information on all options.

Anyone with experience getting from Southampton to the Chunnel terminal? We are spending four nights in Paris following our upcoming crossing. Would prefer to do it all in one day, but don’t want connections so tight we’re rushing. Thank you.

Taking our first river cruise in May on AmaKristina. What do people really wear in the evenings? We are experienced cruisers, but know this will be different.

We will be disembarking a river cruise in Arles in mid-May. Since we will have had some time in Arles, we’d like to go to Nimes. Our preference would be for someone to pick us up, take us to see the Pont du Gard, then drop us off at our hotel at Nimes. The next day we will be taking the train to Barcelona. Anyone familiar with a tour company in the area the would be willing to provide such a “tour”?

We were on this same cruise. I would agree with these comments. Definitely more of a party atmosphere, but nothing obnoxious. Would not book it on Carnival, Royal or NCL.

We were on the Summit last week and are currently on the Enchanted Princess. Both full ships. We have cruised extensively in the last 18 months and were spoiled with the reduced capacity, but realize the cruise lines can’t continue to operate that way. Both lines have cut back on their dining room food offerings, but for the most part the quality of what’s being offered is good. Both show some signs of insufficient staff. But, the staff we’ve interacted with are hard working and positive. The other thing we’ve come to realize lately is there seems to be more inconsistency from ship to ship within the lines. Staffing, port of embarkation, something else? The days of sailing at 60% or less capacity were fun, but not realistic. We feel no reason, however, to quit cruising. We’ve cruised NCL and neither Celebrity nor Princess have digressed to that level. And NCL’s cutbacks are reported to be even greater.

Just got off the Summit. Quality of wine seemed to vary. At Cellar Masters if they were out of something they seemed to be willing to compensate. We did the HH wines then bought a bottle for dinner as we had a good amount of OBC. Wish they would let you buy up for HH.

Thank you. This is just the kind of thing I’m looking for. Recent reviews indicate some people had issues with the shuttles not running on time for the return. No one missed the ships, but kind of disorganized. I have sent them an inquiry.

They have three shore excursions. Probably prefer you take a full excursion with them.

Thank you for the information. Unfortunately, our ship does not offer the “on your own” option or that would be our choice. There is a train, but it seems the station in Bruges is a bit from the city center. Certainly we’ll find something that will work.

How did you get to and from Bruge?

We have decided on going to Bruges when we dock in Zeebrugge. Viator offers a shuttle back and forth for about $23pp. Seems like it would be very easy to do the city on your own. Anyone have any experience with a Viator shuttle arrangement? We are in port 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Staying at the Holiday Inn Port of Miami for one night before an upcoming cruise. Does anyone know of a place close by to pick up a couple bottles of wine to take on the ship? Doesn’t need to be high end, but decent.

Thanks to everyone for your input. I put in a minimum bid and will see what happens. The ship appears very full, so not overly hopeful and will roll with the flow.

We actually booked this trip including the Plus package on bonus FCC from a big trip in March and April of 2020 that never happened. So that math impacts my thinking as well.