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5 hours ago, FatBoy20 said:
It is about a 20min walk into Funchal itself but usually Shuttle Bus into Town & plenty of place to eat.
Thanks for the info and the quick reply.
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Our itinerary has changed due to weather. We are on Odyssey OTS and are skipping the Azores.
So instead they have added a 5 hour stop in Funchal. We are there tomorrow from only 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Are there shops close by that might still be open? Is there an outstanding restaurant nearby? Anything close to port to see in that short of time?TIA!
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On 10/31/2023 at 4:56 AM, BigDog46202 said:
We are on Pride and heading to Funchal, Madeira and we are rolling around today!! Woohoo!!
We are on Odyssey OTS and just had a port change.
we are skipping Azores and have added Funchal. We are only there 5:00 to 10:00 pm.Anything close by to see? Any outstanding restaurants close by?
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6 hours ago, FatBoy20 said:
First Port of Call was Funchal so obviously at least one Port will go possibly the overnight in Tenerife?.
We are on Odyssey OTS and just had a change in itinerary. We are skipping the Azores and instead adding a stop in Funchal tomorrow. But only there from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Anything to see close by? Any outstanding restaurants close by?
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6 hours ago, texasreb said:
Royal just sent me another free cabin and FP, from Florida. I need Galveston.
Agree! I get offers for FL and CA but need Galveston!!!
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22 minutes ago, betty barnacle said:
Today we booked the Bold Bets and Bourbon promotion on Harmony out of Galveston on Jan 28. Ours was a Grand Suite with offer 24WWB0102. Anyone else taking an offer for this cruise? I'm so curious what delights the tasting dinner will provide and what the other "special events" will be!
Would love this but didn’t get the invite! Not the big gambler some of y’all are!
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On 7/21/2023 at 12:10 PM, little britain said:
Icon was never going to be sailing from Southampton. It would only have been a show off event for the trade and media before she left for the USA. Here’s what we’ve just built … but we’re outta here!
Agree
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Has anyone on here done the city tour through the cruise line? It says it is a walking tour. How hilly/ steep is the walking area of ponta Delgado?.
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On Odyssey OTS...which balcony rooms have the largest balconies?
(Not suites...just "balcony" cabins.) Particularly interested in 1C but also curious about other categories.
Please list specific cabin # and category.
I realize not all balconies in the same category are the same size....therefore, greatly appreciate cabin numbers/locations/ all specific details you can list.
Thanks to all of you experienced Odyssey cruisers!
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We did the ship’s tour to Cinque Terre last spring. (We went by mini bus not boat.). There was lots of uphill/steep walking. I did it with medical conditions but I would definitely consider it strenuous.
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On 2/20/2023 at 5:21 AM, little britain said:
Portovenere.
The bus line to Portovenere is the 11/P (duration: about 30 minutes, cost 3 euros). One bus every 10-30 minutes.just walk across towards the funky church opposite the cruise terminal. Bus stop 🚏 is by the colonnades. Get your tickets from the tabacchi on your right as you look at the colonnade ( green awning I think)
On 2/20/2023 at 7:26 PM, Giantfan13 said:Thanks so much. I see it all now. From these tables, it looks like the train back to LaSpezia is 5 PM and that would be cutting it awful close. I will wait until the 2023 times come out.
Thanks so much once again.
Cheers
Len
On 2/21/2023 at 10:06 AM, little britain said:The pasta curtains are outside a little shop in portovenere - I dint see if it was a restaurant as well but it was a bakery
I love bakeries!!!
On 2/21/2023 at 11:03 AM, cruisemom42 said:Judging by the sign it is a Focacceria -- a place specializing in making focaccia, which originated in Liguria area.
I love focaccia!!!
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On 2/20/2023 at 5:21 AM, little britain said:
Portovenere.
The bus line to Portovenere is the 11/P (duration: about 30 minutes, cost 3 euros). One bus every 10-30 minutes.just walk across towards the funky church opposite the cruise terminal. Bus stop 🚏 is by the colonnades. Get your tickets from the tabacchi on your right as you look at the colonnade ( green awning I think)
Is this restaurant in La Spezia or Porto Venere?
Thanks again!
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11 hours ago, roger b said:
No problem !! I am going to recommend my secret place ,I don't usually give it as it is hard to find it does not look like a restaurant it is a 5 min walk from El Camino, Book on line ¡!
11 hours ago, roger b said:I also like this one also near cathedral .
Thanks! Will check them out!
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On 2/14/2023 at 4:24 PM, roger b said:
Hi,
Since you arrive at mid day you are limited as to what you can do , the train to Soller is out of the question.
Personally my suggestion is to take the shuttle into to Palma it will drop you opposite the cathedral ,this would be my first stop it truly lovely .
you now in the old town and there are various other historical sites to see ( Almudaina Palace and the Arab baths.)
https://www.patrimonionacional.es/visita/palacio-real-de-la-almudaina
https://www.seemallorca.com/sights/religious/banys-arabs-arab-baths
Time for Tapas !! the best you will have to book !!!
you will be in the centre of all the best shops and you can spend time exploring around this area.
all of this is easy walking and you are near the shuttle back to the ship.
adding this there might be something else that takes your fancy.
https://www.seemallorca.com/walks/city
Oh no! The tapas place looks terrific but the website says they aren't open on Mondays (and guess what! We will be there on a Monday!!)
Darn!
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17 hours ago, roger b said:
Hi,
Since you arrive at mid day you are limited as to what you can do , the train to Soller is out of the question.
Personally my suggestion is to take the shuttle into to Palma it will drop you opposite the cathedral ,this would be my first stop it truly lovely .
you now in the old town and there are various other historical sites to see ( Almudaina Palace and the Arab baths.)
https://www.patrimonionacional.es/visita/palacio-real-de-la-almudaina
https://www.seemallorca.com/sights/religious/banys-arabs-arab-baths
Time for Tapas !! the best you will have to book !!!
you will be in the centre of all the best shops and you can spend time exploring around this area.
all of this is easy walking and you are near the shuttle back to the ship.
adding this there might be something else that takes your fancy.
https://www.seemallorca.com/walks/city
Sounds perfect! Thanks so much!
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22 hours ago, texasreb said:
I am sure that is part of it Vera. We were getting decent offers right on up until they lifted the testing.
Now for Diamond lounge access. Can a Diamond level bring in a guest ?
No. The lounges are overcrowded as it is. With the drink vouchers there really isn't a need to go "hang out" or even "drink" in the lounge. If you need to see the concierge then go in most definitely but no need to take a guest with you.
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13 hours ago, marazul said:
Have you toured Palma itself? The cathedral, royal palace, etc?
No....we have always gone "out and about".
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6 hours ago, roger b said:
Hi ,
Let me the date and time ashore , I will work something out for you .
Rogerb
Noon to 8:00 pm on Monday Oct 30.
Thanks!
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Roger....
What would you recommend for our group of 6 to 8 based on the following....
We would prefer to do something possibly nearer the port.
We have done the Drach Caves. We have done Valdemossa. We have done the Nadal Academy.
Some of us have mobility issues (no wheelchairs, etc just don't need 100 stairs or steep hills to climb).
Maybe somewhere with a nice lunch? Some shopping? History? Architecture?
We had to walk 3+ miles last time to get the rental car so no rental car this time!!!!
Need something with a taxi from the ship or a tour guide that picks us up at the ship, etc.
Thanks so much!!!
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On 2/3/2023 at 9:21 AM, wisteria1019 said:
Portovenere is my favorite town in all of Italy. I revisit in my dreams often.
Any particular things to see? Are there great little shops with Italian products? (olive oil, etc) Any great restaurant for lunch?
Any recommendations for transportation to get there from the ship?
Or a tour guide?
Thanks so much!
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On 1/19/2023 at 9:58 AM, edinburgher said:
Gibraltar without the apes?
Assuming you will be up there in a vehicle of some description, the person with the fear of apes could simply stay inside the vehicle for the short duration of that stop, and if she does not want to see them even from the inside of the vehicle, could cover eyes with a scarf or some other item.
Could you be referring to Casemates Square for eating/shopping?
Easiest way to find the location would be to google the "glass factory and shop" as results should give you an address.
On 1/19/2023 at 12:28 PM, GreenFamily said:I agree with your friend. These “apes” can get aggressive. She should stay on the ship and enjoy the sea views. Gibraltar is underwhelming and a waste of money.
On 1/19/2023 at 12:45 PM, sleepingcat said:The historic Main Street area is walkable from the ship, so definitely okay in a taxi. All the food we came across is a bit what we call in the UK 'chips with everything' but we had a pleasant lunch in an outdoor cafe, as far as I remember.
If any of your group are interested in naval history, the museum(s) (I think there are several) look worth a visit, though we did not visit, as we used up most of our time going up the rock on the cable car.
and , yes, the apes are aggressive and to be avoided (but when you see how some tourists treat them, its not surprising).
On 1/19/2023 at 7:02 PM, John Bull said:Yes, Gibraltar Crystal was in Casemates Square.
Sadly it closed several years ago.
JB 🙂
Thanks so much to everyone!!!
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12 hours ago, cruisemom42 said:
Maybe on that cruise you ported at Livorno and went to Cinque Terre? That's the only possible way I could figure 2 hours!
Nope. Definitely La Spezia. Did Livorno many years ago but the CT tour was definitely from LS.
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Is Johnny Rockets serving free breakfast?
Was there a headliner show?
(Sorry....I did a search in the thread and nothing came up.)
Thanks so much!
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1 hour ago, Hlitner said:
I am trying to understand "2 hours" between La Spezia and Riomaggiore (the closest Cinque Terre Village). We have driven that route (multiple times) and it's about a 30 minute drive. Even driving to the most distant village, Monterosso al Mare should only take about an hour. We agree with the suggestion to visit Portovenere since it is relatively close and a charming place (unless it is overrun with tourists).
Hank
Thanks for the suggestion of Portovenere.
Don't know what to say about our experience of CT. Not sure why it took so long. Maybe our driver/guide took us on the "long way"?!?
Just know that everyone in the mini-bus were "green" and wanting to kiss the ground when we got to the first village and for sure when we returned to the port.
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Spirit of Adventure: riding out the storm ?
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Thanks for the info and the quick reply.