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Hi everyone, I am looking for information on a round trip day tours to Rotorua. Checking several sites such as viator, It seems November only has a few dates. Any suggestions? Thanks

Our CVP applied a GC to a shore excursion for us. This was about a month ago.

We used Iceland Everywhere for three ports, but used Arctic Shore Excursions for Seydisfjordur as Iceland Everywhere doesn’t operate there. We are aware of the cancellation policy, but I found some others more restrictive. We are using ASE for only one port and there are 2 of us. The problem is if you wait, you may miss out. Iceland is extremely popular now. Many cruise lines have adapted the Northern Europe itineraries to include Iceland to compensate for the loss of St. Petersburg. Many tourists have done the same. Our tours filled up in January for July dates.

You would get back what you actually paid after the 10% was applied. So if using OBC then back to your OB account. If using a credit card, then back to you credit card, if a gift card, then back to the gift card.

Check the roll call for your cruise. There should be ideas there. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/63-princess-roll-calls/

@GreenwhiteThanks for the report. This is a great service.

https://www.busybus.co.uk We were going with this company but our port was changed.

@MoxiefurballDo your tickets include priority check in and security screening? I didn’t recall a bag drop due to so many people, but there could be one. We passed through last summer three times. The check in lines for passengers without priority was very long. I know LHR is installing new security scanners with regard to liquids, creams, paste, etc. The outcome with these scanners is you don’t have to remove these items from your carryons. I think currently this is at T3. The biggest hold up we saw was passengers who did not remove these products and place them in the clear bags. One one occasion, the agent removed these products and place them in a plastic bag and ran a test on them one by one. The 2006 incident, uncovered by UK authorities, that led to the liquids rule involved plots (10 of them) to carry explosives in sodas from the UK to US airports. There was also a security staffing shortage, but we saw all lines open. We used T2 for all our flights. Passport control shouldn’t be an issue if you are flying out. LHR doesn’t have US customs clearance for flights TO the US. The previous posters’ remarks about numerous lines are correct. The impacts grow later in the day. Things could be better now. Maybe ask on the port of call boards, numerous locals post there and can advise. We plan to head straight to LHR after disembarking at Southampton in July. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/148-british-isleswestern-europe/

John Joseph was very funny and had a clever musical component as well. The others were so so in my opinion. Others may have different opinions. Dont. sit near the front unless you want to become part of the show. One kid did so every night and enjoyed being part of it.

From the US CBP website https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-3619?language=en_US Once returning from Europe, we had some Dutch cheese that shaped in roll. One CBP officer thought it was meat. We were there for an hour, until an officer who could read Dutch translated the labels on the packaging.

Here is a recent report. Of course things can change quickly.

Are you in a suite?

@rhobbkfgood question. @travelers07will be disembarking in Southampton so probably not set up there. But @Guardsymay be able to report when they return.

Awesome!

The food and beverage service may be more than coffee and pastries. The quality may be better as well. Who knows? Thanks @Guardsy for your efforts.

I agree, sounds like a step in the right direction. Hopefully someone will take advantage of this and post their experience.

This is interesting. The suite pre cruise experience is an area which could use improvement. Other lines have this down- even a dedicated pre cruise suite concierge(on land) who handles many issues, reservations etc. At the port there are dedicated lounges and check in desks. Then the concierge (or their assistant) walks suite passengers on board. Never heard of a place off site from the port. What is your embarkation port? Then again who knows if it’s legit? Let us know why you find out.

Thank you both. This is what I thought. Tickets are with on Finnair are with very few AA miles, so basically free. I am watching the direct routes and may change if price is right. Most of those are with Air France.

Hello, thanks for all the great information. My question: US citizens coming from Paris to Copenhagen, with 3 hour layover in Helsinki. Is there a passport checkpoint for us? ty

I forgot to mention I tried an iPhone, desk top and an iPad. All three. Didn’t try a lap top. One order eventually went through, that was on the desk top.

I’ve seen this error message as well, more than once. Called CC company, nothing went through. Tried again and was not able to purchase. I tried later that night. No go. Then tried next day and went though. On another occasion, email with cards appeared in about an hour. I agree try one at first. For $100.00.

@Ladybug18You as well.

Agree, My experience is you might very well be told “no”. The F car is often crowded and the one of the conductors’ main concerns, besides safety, (rightfully so) are for those who need help. I’ve seen the conductors make people move out of the way and give up seats to accommodate those who need it. I can just imagine the response if folks tried to board with luggage. We walk.

#4. Spa access: We were given access to the lotus spa thermal pool on the Royal last month. I was surprised. It was listed in the perk letter we found in the room. We took the letter with us, showed it to the staff and were given access cards. I thought this was limited to a some of the older ships. See below. The pdf states (in the link below) only available on Caribbean, Crown, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire, Island and Coral. So if on one of them great. Maybe it was the concierge on our Royal cruise. https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/ships/PrincessSuite_eFlyer.pdf

There are a few companies you can try. I know many are booked. Cruisers on Our roll call for July have used many of these companies, as have those from the 2022 roll calls. When goggling add “Iceland” to your search. Dodo, the owner at Iceland Everywhere told me the summer is very busy. So don’t delay in securing your tour. But try these, Reykjavik should be easier than the other ports, good luck. Iceland Everywhere Arctic Shore Excursions Saga Travel Fab Travel Your Day Torus