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We're looking for someone to take us from the pier in Southampton to Heathrow with some stops between. Our flight leaves at 4 p.m. and we would like to get to the airport around 1. Does anyone have recommendations? The Princess tour is for flights after 4 so that is not an option for us.

 

Thanks,

Susan

Try http://www.simplyairports.co.uk/index.html . We used them in April 2010, and we were very happy with their price and service. They picked us up at the pier, took us for a 3 hours tour of London, and then dropped us off at the airport. We also had a 4 p.m. flight. I don't remember the name of the lady that I e-mailed and made our arrangements, but I do remember she is very nice. I selected the places that we want to see. They also have pre-selected routes. Send them an e-mail and get the details that you need.

Citybus offers overnight buses to Tsim Sha Tsui. Check out this website:

http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/airport-bus/route/index.aspx?intLangID=1

Just tell them you want a table for two with no bench chair.

No quarters on the Royal. In the laundry your cruise card is used for laundry tokens. In the casino you can use your cruise card or paper money in the slot machines.

Thank you!!:)

Does the Royal Princess still use quarters for their machines? Or use our cruise card?

Thank you.

Thank you all for your help.

Check post 69 in this thread - www dot br*ntj*s dot com (* = e)

I am trying to get information for walking tour of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. I used Lair Bear's walking tour in the past, but now when I go to that link, the link is no longer valid. Anyone knows a new link for walking tour of Amsterdam and Rotterdam?

This is what I used before and now no longer available.

www dot br*ntj*s dot com (* = e)

and I also tried (as suggested) this:

brent jes dot com

put a period instead of dot & take out spaces

and that link also is no longer available.

Thank you.

Even if you're not completely sure as to which tour you want, book your most likely. You can always cancel if you change your mind and then your reservation and price are protected.

If you booked ahead online, then changed your mind and want to cancel, do you need to get in the long line at the Shore Excursion desk to cancel?

Thank you.

Princess use both Ocean Terminal & Mayflower terminal.

From Ocean it's about a mile / 20 minutes, quite a pleasant walk in decent weather.

From Mayflower about 1.5 miles / 35 minutes but not a particularly pleasant walk, including part in the docks without a sidewalk.

 

A taxi from either will cost little more than £5.

 

http://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/admin/content/files/PDF_Downloads/Up%20to%20date%20port%20plan.pdf

(West Quay Mall is on that map as "shopping complex" on Harbour Parade.)

Thank you JB. :)

JB, thank you so much for your detailed information.

We will be coming in on Royal Princess. Do you know if Princess also berths at City cruise terminal? If not, how far from Princess' cruise terminal to West Quay mall?

Thank you.

Sorry, besides the above mentioned questions, I still have two more questions. To make it easier, I will just combine all my questions:

 

1. Are taxis easily accessible at the port?

2. How much is the estimated taxi cost to West Quay?

3. Is the train station within walking distance (less than 15 minutes?) from the West Quay mall?

4. Are taxis easily accessible at the mall and/or train station?

5. Is there any ATM in the West Quay mall?

6. Is there any ATM in the train station?

 

I have 20 pounds left from my previous cruise, and I wonder if that is enough for the taxi to get me to the West Quay mall or wherever there is an ATM.

 

Thank you.

Anyone has answers to any of my above mentioned questions? Any assistance would be appreciated! Thank you for your time.

I have a few more questions:

 

1. Are taxis easily accessible at the port?

2. How much is the estimated taxi cost to West Quay?

3. Is the train station within walking distance (less than 15 minutes?) from the West Quay mall?

4. Are taxis easily accessible at the mall and/or train station?

 

Thank you!

Sorry, besides the above mentioned questions, I still have two more questions. To make it easier, I will just combine all my questions:

1. Are taxis easily accessible at the port?

2. How much is the estimated taxi cost to West Quay?

3. Is the train station within walking distance (less than 15 minutes?) from the West Quay mall?

4. Are taxis easily accessible at the mall and/or train station?

5. Is there any ATM in the West Quay mall?

6. Is there any ATM in the train station?

I have 20 pounds left from my previous cruise, and I wonder if that is enough for the taxi to get me to the West Quay mall or wherever there is an ATM.

Thank you.

Southampton has a lovely shopping centre (Mall) called West Quay. You will see it from your ship (just look for the John Lewis sign). The port is a very short taxi trip away from West Quay (about 5 mins) but not really ideal for walking. You will also see the largest Ikea on the South Coast of England from your ship! There are representatives of all the main UK chain stores both in and around West Quay. The train station is also close by.

 

Places to visit by train ...

Winchester (very historical - Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table),

Bournemouth (typical british seaside town),

Portsmouth (Naval Heritage with HMS Victory - Nelson's flagship)

Salisbury (pretty city with lovely cathedral)

Chichester (another pretty city with lovely cathedral and lots of shops)

Stonehenge is about an hour away but you will need to go by train to Salisbury then a bus to Stonehenge. There is no train station at Stonehenge!

London is about one hour 45 mins by non-stop train.

 

www.west-quay.co.uk/

www.discoversouthampton.co.uk

www.historicdockyard.co.uk

www.thetrainline.com

 

I hope all this is of help to you ... I also live close to Southampton.

 

Cheers

 

K

I have a few more questions:

1. Are taxis easily accessible at the port?

2. How much is the estimated taxi cost to West Quay?

3. Is the train station within walking distance (less than 15 minutes?) from the West Quay mall?

4. Are taxis easily accessible at the mall and/or train station?

Thank you!

Kaznaid,

Thank you so much for the valuable information!:)

Hi Arelis,

 

Do you know how long you have in port? It will have a significant bearing on your options.

Want to stay in Southampton city? It has some minor sights, OK for a lazy day. Or get out of town?

Happy to go to places out of town by train? (a number of interesting places by simple frequent direct trains, no changes.) Or stick to a private tour?

Countryside? Cities? History?

 

JB :)

Hi JB,

Our port call in Southampton will be from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on May 8 (Thursday). We are interested in DIY. Could you kindly suggest sights/shopping we can see/do in Southampton (please also suggest means of transportation from the port) and also some out of town places we can do by frequent direct trains?

Thank you.

Anni and Kruizefan,

Thank you for the information. :)

Can someone tell me how long is the taxi ride from the cruise port in Warnemunde to the Berlin airport? Thank you.

Thank you all for your answers. Your help is much appreciated.:)

Instead of taking the bus, I am thinking maybe we (four of us) can pick up a taxi at the LeHavre pier and have the driver drops us off at Honfleur's old port (Vieux Bassin). Then we can spend 4-6 hours on our own for sightseeing/shopping/eating... Then we can get a taxi and take us back to the LeHavre port.

Last year at the LeHavre port, I remember seeing a lot of taxis at the pier (we didn't use the taxi; we took Princess' shuttle to LeHavre town). So I don't see any problem getting a taxi to take us to Honfleur.

My concern is, will it be difficult to find a taxi at Honfleur's old port to take us back to LeHavre's port?

Any input would be appreciated!!

We took a bus to Honfleur from LeHarve. It was an easy transport and we had a wonderful day. Paris was too far to consider as a day trip. If you are a photographer you will love Honfleur, get your camera ready!

 

Marion

In May, one of our cruise ports will be LeHavre. We will be there on a Monday. We plan to go to Honfleur. Could you kindly answer the following questions?

1. Where is the bus station?

2. From the port, how do you get to the bus station?

3. If you took the taxi to the bus station, how much was the taxi fare?

4. If you walked to the bus station, how long was your walk?

5. Where did you find the bus route timetable?

6. How often do the buses run? How long was the ride?

7. How much was the bus fare? Is exact change required?

8. After you arrived at Honfleur's bus station, how far (by taxi/walk) to town?

9. Did you take the return bus back to LeHavre port?

10. For the going & returning buses, were there a lot of passengers? Were you able to find seats? Buses available at least once each hour?

I am sorry that I have so many questions :D; I just want to be clear (in order for me to decide if I should take the bus or a taxi).

Thank you in advance for your assistance. :)

Check out Vines on Deck 5. The sushi should be complimentary with your purchase of a glass of wine.

Do you know how much is the sushi if you do not purchase wine?

Anyone knows how much does it cost for a minivan taxi (for 6 persons) from the Livorno cruise port to Pisa's Leaning Tower? Also, how much time does the ride take?

From various threads, I know the taxi cost from the port to the Livorno train station is about 20 euro; train to Pisa Central station about 8 euro/person; and I estimated the cost of taxi from Pisa Central station to the Leaning Tower to be about 15 euro (we don't want to walk the 1.5 miles or wait an hour to transfer to the train station that is closer walk to the Leaning Tower). Which adds up to about 14 euro/person; so for the six of us, the total will be around 84 euro. I was just wondering maybe the cost of taking the minivan taxi directly from the port to the Leaning Tower might not be too much higher.

Thank you.

Thank you Pia. :)

No you would have to withdraw it through Casino credits and then cash them in. :D

How do you withdraw it through casino credits? Just go to the casino and request it? I never used any of the ships' casino.

Thanks.