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    Alaska pre-cruise cruise tour, new covid test requirement - confusing wording

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    Just had this same issue when going on a Royal cruise to Bermuda in May, real pain-  Keep us updated on the details.  We are on the Millennium on 8/4 with a Post Cruise Land Tour-  Any info is appreciated... Does the Canadian Govt. charge for any admission to the Country like Bermuda did? Is there an application to do online in order to enter Canada, we are flying into Vancouver on 8/4, Cruising on 8/5, Land Tour begins on 8/12- 8/15... Thanks for any help   

     

    Enough Already with this Garbage.... 

    Semi live review Y1L Holland America’s Alaska Land and Sea CruiseTour, June 1 – June 19, 2022

    in Holland America Line

    Posted

    On 6/11/2022 at 5:19 PM, Alphen said:

    Anchorage Trolley

     

    Last night we did the Anchorage Trolley, which was a blast. An hour long, so pretty short tour through Anchorage, but the driver slash guide was hilarious. Our guide was Alice, in her adult life she was a teacher, but boy, could she tell in a funny way about life and living in Anchorage. She even sang for part of the way and we have never had a funnier tour!

     

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    Rental Car for a Day ??

    in St. Martin/St. Maarten

    Posted

    Will be on Allure on 4/26- 9am-6pm-  Thinking of renting a car for the day to explore the island- We have been to St. Maarten a few times, Any tips for renting, costs, driving, parking, traffic, off the beat in path sights... Any ideas are appreciated- Thanks. 

    Bermuda Travel restrictions

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    On 3/26/2022 at 11:41 AM, Charles4515 said:

     

    My guess is you posted to troll but we know since the Travel Authorization has been in effect for a while that they won't be approved until they submit the test and it is negative.

     

    As for whether they are making money that is a guess. Probably not as they have to hire people to approve or disapporve the application. 

    No, I didn't post to Troll, I am on a Cruise on 5/15 to Bermuda. Just more Bureacracy that duplicates the same procedures as current Cruise protocols. 

    Bermuda Travel restrictions

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    2 hours ago, njhorseman said:

    Obviously I can't guarantee anything but from what I've read if the application is otherwise complete it doesn't take very long for Bermuda to approve the application once they receive the test results. 

    It goes without saying that you would have a lot more breathing room if you could get an earlier appointment on Saturday or even better if you could get tested on Friday. 

    My guess is, as soon as they see the $40. Payment and they get their money- you will be cleared, seems it is just a money maker for Bermuda to make up for lost income over the last two years... 

    Electric Car for 3?

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    10 hours ago, WatchHill said:

    There is another company rental place at the Dockyard, slightly larger mini, but  more $$. I think it was affiliated with Oleander, the cycle rental company. When we rented ours we called and confirm through Current Vehicles, a Twizy. At that time they only had pick up at the Hamilton Princess. We took the first ferry across the Sound upon our arrival in Bermuda. We kept the vehicle the entire time on the island, returning it the morning of our cruise return, then ferry back to the Dockyard. Google search for current rates. 

     

    When we got to the Princess, we watched people get "road tested" by driving out of the parking lot and back in. It was great fun to have the freedom to explore on our own terms and stop when we wanted to look at sights, quick visit to a beach, enjoy the aquarium, visit a shop and drive along side streets.  We got to the Swizzle Inn, parked at a charging station [the apps show all the places], have a drink and light snack, then headed to St George, follow the signs for parking. Prior to leaving home, we did our own map, and knew what we wanted to see and what tourist site to avoid.

     

    Darcy

    Just googled Bermuda Rental Car, looks like $191. for a full 24 hours and they have a location right at the Royal Naval Dockyard, seems like a neat way to get around the island... You did not have any problem with Charging stations throughout the island?  How long time wise did a decent charge take?  Thank you for your assistance.. 

    Orange Route ferry between Dockyard and St. George will be returning

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    On 3/18/2022 at 2:52 PM, njhorseman said:

     

    The public ferry as well as the buses cost $5 per person cash fare or you can buy tokens for $4.50 each. In addition there are one day unlimited bus and ferry passes for $19 per person, two day $31.50 per person, and longer term passes are available. There are also ticket books available but in recent years they haven't been sold at the Royal Naval Dockyard, which is where the vast majority of ships dock.

     

    There are lower fares for children ages 5 to 16 and children under 5 ride free.

    Here's a web page with the details: https://www.gov.bm/bus-fares . Note that certain shorter bus rides are called 3 zone routes and have a lower fare.

     

    In addition to the public ferries and buses, NCL in the past has run a private ferry free of charge between the Dockyard and St. George for its passengers only. That ferry is expected to resume service shortly.

    Does NCL sell bus /ferry passes by chance while on board- travelling on the 5/15/22 cruise- Norwegian Joy.. Thanks

    Electric Car for 3?

    in Bermuda

    Posted

    Can you rent the vehicle at the dockyard?  How much was it roughly, did you rent it for the entire time you were in Bermuda or just a day?  We are on Norwegian Joy - arrive on 5/18 at 9am- 5/20 3pm...Anh advice is appreciated...  

    Where is the Diamond Lounge on the Allure of the Seas

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    On 2/23/2022 at 8:00 PM, homedepot124 said:

    The diamond lounge on Allure is great, if you can get a seat.  The second floor of the lounge has been taken over by chef dinner so that space is no longer available.  The Allure welcome aboard letter now says access to the lounge is first come, first served.  And there is no overflow lounge.  Which is silly because the library is right next door and there are NO books in the library so it could easily be used as an overflow lounge.  Our experience is if you really want a seat you better be there no later than 4:30pm before the start of the happy hour at 5:00pm..

    What does the Diamond Happy Hour entail- reduced prices? Food?

    RoyalUP? (Bid for stateroom upgrade)

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by Cruising to Retirement

    20 hours ago, Jezo said:

    Has anyone just bid ridiculously low for the heck of it and received a nice upgrade?

    Mariner of the Seas 2/12,  Small inside (170 sq. ft) on Deck 8 to a Spacious Ocean view (300 sq. ft.) with floor to ceiling windows on Deck 12 in the Suite area, $100. total... it was the minimum bid

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