JimmyNYC

Thanks, Gordon.

Yes, we live in Manhattan and it is always very crowded during the Christmas-New Years holidays. But overall we are very happy here. Still trying to work out the dates for this sailing, but we may have to push our vacation into November. We'll let you know if we can make it.

James

Hi, James from NYC here.

Husband and I are in the midst of deciding between this sailing or the Nieuw Amsterdam transatlantic on 10/19. We'll keep you posted!

The way you got hooked on cruising is how we got hooked. I surprised my partner with a cruise (our first) for his Bday. He didn't know on what or to where we were going until I got him to Port Liberty in Bayonne.

 

Pied Piper is a gay travel agency out of NYC. The fares are discounted and you travel as a group on a regular cruise but you don't have to be with the group in all of their functions (but the free cocktail parties are a definite must participate). We've traveled twice with them. Pied Piper was our first cruise.

 

If you'd like to talk more about similar cruising interests feel welcome to e-mail us at Montclair2Guys[at]aol[dot]com.

 

Paul

Aquafest Cruises is another agency that puts together gay groups on regular cruises. My partner and I sailed with them recently on a Celebrity transatlantic. It was our first sailing as part of a group. We thought they did a great job and would definitely sail with them again.

I'm hosting a Rome GTG on the 30th at 6:30pm to 8pm. Email me for details. :)

 

Monica

Thanks for that info. I think we have already crammed too much into our time in Rome.

It was being organised on the main roll call, and is listed on Sherry's Website. I didn't realise there were so many people staying out in Civitavecchia pre-cruise till i checked it yesterday.

 

I think if you just post on the main roll call for Sherry to add you to her list, then show up on the night, that's all you need to do.:)

 

I'd say 54 people will pretty much fill up the San Giorgio bar area. Last year we had a young bartender who grinned alot but was very unfamiliar with American drink orders.

I didn't realize it would take place in Civitavecchia, as there's also a San Giorgio hotel in Rome. I'm staying in Rome. But thanks for the info.

Welcome to the roll call :) There is a pre-cruise meet'n greet in the bar of the San Giorgio from 6pm on the 30th. $5 euro's per glass of wine. 54 people signed up so far :D

How do you sign up for this meet and greet?

In addition to Simon Boccanegra, there are some interesting concerts and recitals scheduled in Rome for the days prior to the cruise. Tickets for these are on sale now. I was looking at the site classictic.com.

Jim

We looked at Rome Cabs (www.romecabs.com) before booking the train. For a hotel transfer to the pier, their online booking system quoted 130 Euros. The port is a significant distance from the city. I think it's around 50 miles. There are probably less expensive private or shared options to be found once you're in Rome. I have to say the train was a lot of fun. But you may not want to board the ship after a couple nights at the St. Regis! We're staying at the IQ, a few blocks away from you.

 

Yes, everyone here has been very helpful. Looks like a nice group of people.

 

Jim

I have to stop speed reading these messages. It's Jeff who may not want to board the ship after the St Regis!

Thanks for the great info on the trains. Very thorough and helpful. Does anyone know how much it would be to take a cab from Rome to Civitavecchia?

We looked at Rome Cabs (www.romecabs.com) before booking the train. For a hotel transfer to the pier, their online booking system quoted 130 Euros. The port is a significant distance from the city. I think it's around 50 miles. There are probably less expensive private or shared options to be found once you're in Rome. I have to say the train was a lot of fun. But you may not want to board the ship after a couple nights at the St. Regis! We're staying at the IQ, a few blocks away from you.

Yes, everyone here has been very helpful. Looks like a nice group of people.

Jim

We're in coach 7. Going to have to follow everyone else. We have no idea where to go once in Civitavecchia. LOL

There will likely be quite a few people walking from the train to the port. When you exit the train and are facing the sea, just be sure to walk to the right towards the town! You're also welcome to walk with us.

Jimmy,

We're in Coach 8 on the same express train. What car are you in????

 

Jay

Hi Jay--

We're in Coach 1.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the IQ Hotel before. I haven't been to Rome for about 12 years. Hubby hasn't been, so we weren't sure which one to pick and thought it would be a decent pick, as the Trip Advisor reviews seem fairly consistent.

 

Have you arranged transport to the pier though the hotel?

We're taking the 12:10 train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia on Saturday morning. It's about a 15 min walk to Civitavecchia town center from the train station. The port runs a free town-ship shuttle bus. Hope to see you at the IQ!

So sorry, Macbeth was Nov of 2011!

We're staying at the IQ 11/29 for 2 nights. We've stayed there before and it's a great choice. It is directly across from Rome's opera house, walking distance to Termini, and an even shorter walk to the metro.

For opera house schedule and tickets, try www.operaroma.it/en. Macbeth is playing on 11/29.

We're with Aquafest. We've never sailed on a gay cruise or with a group before, so really looking forward to it!

Jim

Summer is over. Should we think about having another gathering of the local cruisers?[/quote

 

Now that summer is over, I think it would be a good time to think about another get-together for area cruisers. I had a great time at the last one and met a lot of nice people. Anyone sailing on the Silhouette 12/1/12 transatlantic?

Aw...that's a lotta Bologna!

I agree! It also has the oldest university in the western world.

We're on the 12:10 train in coach 1. We took the local train last year, which was kind of fun. By the time we reached Civitavecchia, everyone on the train was a cruise passenger. Although space for luggage was tight. We're spending some time in Bologna and Rome prior to the cruise.

Welcome ptown and pompano. I'm from the boston area too, living in NYC now. Anyone form NYC?

 

Lived in Manhattan (East 57th St.) for forty years until 2001. Now retired in Tucson with my partner and just plan trips and enjoy the peace and quiet:)

 

Jay and Al

 

 

We're not quite ready to retire, but we are starting to think about the high cost of living here when retired.

 

James

Then Mineola growing up, now in Wappingers Falls, a Metro North ticket away from NYC

Yes, we sometimes visit family in the Albany area and pass through. I think you're on the opposite side of the Hudson from the Thruway.

Welcome ptown and pompano. I'm from the boston area too, living in NYC now. Anyone form NYC?

James

Just booked! It's our second transatlantic on the Silhouette from Rome. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

James

I had a great time meeting everyone at Uncle Charlie's. Hope we get together again...preferably on a cruise ship!