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On 11/6/2023 at 9:21 PM, Lakesregion said:

Wow missing ten minutes of a 15 day trip doesn't sound like a major issue that many seem to think it is. What could you possibly do in that ten - 30 minutes that would make the cruise that much better?

It’s just the hassle of it. I like to get there and board with no glitches. 

1 hour ago, VMax1700 said:

Keukenhof closes on May 12th this year.  

 

Oh that’s disappointing news. 

We will be in Amsterdam May 25 for three days. Are the gardens still open?  Would there still be flowers to see at this time?

Wow. That is quite the adventure. I hope you have a safe journey and we will be boarding this ship the day you return to Ft Lauderdale. If all goes as planned. There are quite a few hot spots on your voyage. 

Has the falling Canadian dollar affected anyone with regard to booking a cruise?

Do you find the expense now is changing your plans to cruise at least at the current time?:confused:

Has anyone gone to the Azores? We stopped here as a port of call a couple of years ago when we were travelling on the Noordam transatlantic cruise. I can't seem to find any threads with regard to this port of call.

If anyone has any information on where to stay on Sao Miguel, it would be greatly appreciated. Or where I can find info on this website. Thank you.

Why don't you make a complete loop and then decide where you want to explore and get off at that stop next time around?

 

Mike:)

That's exactly what we did except once you've made a complete loop, they gave everyone get off. I guess to be fair to others waiting.

We got off the second time at the animal rescue shelter. It was interesting. Then walked over to old Union fort ruins on beach which has been turned into botanical gardens. Lovely. History and beauty rolled into one.

I think my dad would panic with missing the ship.

We are only in port from 7:30 (what a waste- buses do not start running until 9) and leaving at 2 so need to be onboard by 1:30

doesnt leave a lot of time to do that.

 

I do know we want to get off at Southern Most point.. and mile marker zero

This tour doesn't take that long at all. We were just there. Key West is not very big. The whole loop mighy take 3/4 of an hour. You get on and off at the different stops. Open air trolley. Driver gives you a history of the place as well. Very informative.

We are docked in St. Thomas. Gorgeous weather. About 86f.

Cruise has been excellent. Wonderful food and amazing entertainment. The best shows I've seen.

No rain so far at all.

We are in St. Thomas right now off the Eurodam. Gorgeous weather.

We bought tickets for City View trolley online at a cheaper price.

That is the map for Old Town Trolley.

 

On City View Trolley it is stop #5

 

http://www.cityviewtrolleys.com/keywest/

 

Mike:)

Good to know as I already have my e-tickets for City View Trolley. It is cheaper when purchased online in advance.

Actually, the deck 4 VB cabins are pretty nice. I believe the verandas on the VBs on deck 4 are larger than the verandas on the Vs on deck 5, 6 and 7. Friends of ours had a deck 4 VB on our last cruise on Westerdam and were very happy with the cabin and veranda.

 

It seems like almost all of the VBs on deck 4 are connecting cabins.

Oh that sounds good. Thanks.

They have most likely been holding them in inventory in case someone did need them or perhaps there was a cancellation (?) I have not heard of any noise problems from the adjoining room for these.

Oh, that's good to know. Thanks.

There is no reasoning with the thought process of the upgrade fairy :D

Oh, I see. LOL. What's the difference between a VF and a VB? The verandah railing being see-through? I don't really like being on Deck 4 though. I was hoping for a higher level. Oh well.

Just wondering though why we were given a cabin that is connected to another? We didn't ask for adjoining cabins.

Got our cabin assignment moments ago. A slight upgrade I think from a VF to VB. Yeaaaa. On Eurodam.

Congrats on the excellent cabins ! Still waiting for our 12/7 B2B assignment as well fuzzywuzzy.

Still waiting.....I hope that's a good sign. :eek:

We will be going to ST. Thomas in December as well. Are you on the Dec. 7th Allure by any chance?

No, the Dec. 7 Eurodam.

A few years ago I booked a post cruise shorex with HAL. We took a bus to the Everglades (luggage stowed in bottom) and then got in an airboat a la CSI Miami. Saw Everglades wildlife and learned a lot about gators. Went to wildlife center and saw more wildlife, including Pitt Panther and Penn State Nitanny Lion wintering in Florida. Got back on bus and dropped off at FLL. Sure beat sitting in the airport all day, and the cruise crowds has disspated.

 

Roz

This is what we plan to do the day of the turn around in FLL. Going on an airboat ride in the Everglades has been on my bucket list for quite awhile.

Has anyone taken a taxi to Rose Hall mansion? Cost of taxi? Cost of tour? Is it far from the cruise port?

Thank you all for your kind comments.

 

We went back to a Main Deck outside after the SS and did fine. Our next two cruises after Hawaii are outsides, one with portholes (Ryndam, Aug. 1, 2015 is selling fast). We enjoy wherever we are. And while we enjoy comfort, neither of us enjoys being fussed over. So we're viewing this as a unique "one off" for us. HAL beds are heavenly no matter what your cabin category.

That's for sure. We love the beds also!

Sounds wonderful!! The only trouble is how can you ever go back to the other cabins? I would be SO spoiled after that. :rolleyes:

My DH and I usually book one HAL tour but for the rest of the ports we do our own thing. We have had wonderful private tours and sometimes organized with other passengers through the Roll Call thread. We do find HAL's excursions to be overpriced and you are only as fast as the slowest person on the excursion with you.

Rick Steves' books as others have said are invaluable. While walking through historic Rome, we had his book in hand all the time and would read the information as we stopped at each site. The maps and advice are wonderful. We researched before going for a number of weeks and read and highlighted things of importance to know in his tour book for Rome.

Has anyone done this excursion? We are on a B2B cruise onboard HAL in December if all goes as planned and we have to get off the ship in Ft. L. before our second leg of the cruise. HAL is offering this excursion but we are wondering if there would be a long wait to get through Customs and how that is worked out for returning passengers?

Thanks.

That's great! Congratulations on the excellent cabin.

 

 

 

22 days out - nice.

We board on the 7th of Dec for the two week B2B. As I gaze out my window at the falling snow and frigid temps. I am getting more excited to feel the warmth.

We have a verandah guarantee but still no assignment. Keeping my fingers crossed !!!