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On 7/23/2019 at 1:19 PM, jajsmom said:
I keep hoping someone will report back on this cruise, but it only runs every third week, and I haven't seen any feedback. And the roll calls are practically inactive.
So if you've done this cruise this year, can you let us know:
--what nights are formal nights?
--what excursions did you do? Did you do Princess excursions or on your own?
--what is not to be missed in these ports? What did you do that you wish you hadn't done?
--anything particularly memorable on the ship? Was there an escape room or the other new game that was mentioned on the boards?
--do you remember what menus were which nights? Trying to plan alternative dining arrangements, and don't want to miss out on certain things.
--how were the ports of Civitavecchia and Athens? Easy embarkation/debarkation? Did you take taxis or public transportation or car services to/from these ports? And do many people stay on for multiple weeks, as each week has a different itinerary?
I'm sure I'll have more questions. But looking for some feedback on this cruise. Please feel free to give any information and your experiences on this cruise. Thanks!
We died the Barcelona to Athens starting June 29. As a family group of seven we did all the ports with private driver/guides in vans. There were two formal nights for each week. Since this was our teen grandchildren ‘s first Mediterranean cruise we did all the regular sights again. But it was fun seeing it with them. In Chania we went to a beautiful beach club, explored Corfu, Kotor and Mykonos. We had a private car to the Athens airport.
We ate in Anytime and had the same table and wait people every night. The menus were basically the same both weeks with slight changes
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I wish you all a wonderful and exciting trip. Maybe one day.......
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Our grandchildren ordered from both. One ordered a double shrimp cocktail every night and was thrilled.
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Land tour of Brazil, ended in Manaus and then a week in a riverboat on the Amazon.
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When you go Europe to US you gain an hour on several days. And there’s no jet lag, as long as you live on the east coast
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Hi. We are on the July 1 on Emerald also. Traveling with children and grandchildren 12 and 13. Also surprised the Roll Call is so inactive. We are staying in Seattle for several days pre-cruise.
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The small stretch gloves are fine. Just be sure to put them in the pockets of your jacket when you pack so you will have them whenever you put on the jacket - no hunting around needed. Floridians do need gloves.
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There is a nice breakfast in Central Park at the Café. Never crowded, seating inside or out. We were on Deck 8 and it was so convenient for us.
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I just want to add my thanks to all the other comments. It was a treat to go Around the World with you and see the world with your fabulous pictures and incredible writing. Wishing you both smooth seas and happy days for many years.
Carol
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We did a similar tour (like Kathy's) in Oct. and it is certainly doable with a driver. We were six with the driver; a guide is not needed.
Just one word of caution - the walk to Civita de Bagnaregio is quite long and uphill. It is worth going but the going is tough.
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We got off the Equinox last week with a flight time of 10:50 AM. I was concerned but we made it with plenty of time to spare. Off course, there were no problems but, I would hesitate to make air arrangements any earlier.
All the passengers with flights before 11:00 were the first to get off.
If there are several ships that morning it may be hard to get taxis.
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Do keep some form of ID with you--copy of passport or driver's license. When we were in London several months ago, and wanted to use a credit card to make a purchase, they insisted on proof of ID. Clerk said there had been a lot of fraud with credit cards. We had left our papers in the hotel safe - so no purchase.
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Don't think they need medication as they have free health care. This is a good read on the misconceptions of people in Cuba
We were in Cuba March 2013 and while yes , "they have free health care", the truth is they are very short of medication and medical supplies. As part of our "People to People" mission ( that was approved by the US gov't,) we were each asked to bring 15 pounds of meds, personal healthcare items, toiletries, etc. that were in very short supply. These were all given to several charitable organizations in Havana, Santiago and Guantanamo (the town not the base).
Carol
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in 2001 we took 3 walking tours - 2 in the marais - 1 in montmartre -
with paris-walks dot com
last year we took 1 in london owned by same couple - at westminster abbey -
had planned to take them for the british museum and london tower but we ended
up going at different times
anyway they hire marvelous guides who really love their job & know so much
about the history, art, architecture, culture, etc.
we are going with them again in paris in 2016 when we take our 17 & 12 yr old grandchildren -
there is so much to see everywhere that it is more meaningful to have a guide to tell you
about & make sure you see the most important ones
the cost is minimal for a 2 hour walk about 12 euros - usually you meet the group
above ground at a metro stop - no reservations - just show up
Hi, We will be in Paris in the fall. This company looks so interesting. Thanks for the reference --I will be contacting them. Also, they have a good reading list.
Carol
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Has anyone used this service in Le Havre? They have taxi tours i.e. Circuits for tours to Dday Landing beaches in Normandy. We are looking into their Circuit #10 (http://www.radiotaxi-lehavre.com/cir...#map_circuit10) and wanted to see if anyone had a experience with them and if so if you had any recommendations for drivers etc.
thanks in advance
We used this company several years ago when stopping in Le Havre. Very quick to respond to email. I set up an itinerary that included Honfleur, Deauville, Trouville, Etretat. We had plenty of time as the ship was docked overnight for passengers who went to Paris. I requested an English speaking driver and we were met by a knowledgeable driver who gave us a lovely day. You can create your own list of what you want to see. Sorry, I don't recall the name of the driver. He also brought us to some lovely out of the way spots.
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It's an airfare search engine...
Thanks for giving this website. That's why I love CC.
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Last summer on a 14 day Baltic cruise we were in St. Petersburg for 3 days and used Red October. It was an excellent choice. We were a group of 8 who met on CC. We opted for a private tour with early admission to the Hermitage. We were always taken to special entrances by our guide and did not have to wait on lines.
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We actually did this, not in the US, but in Israel. Left the ship in Ashdod overnighted in Jerusalem and rejoined in Haifa. As stated above, you must notify Oceania way in advance and get written acknowledgement from them. We had to let them know the hotel arrangements we made and how we could be contacted.
It is definitely doable.
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He was with us on the Marina in July on the Baltic and was quite personable. Trivia was in the theater during the day, and around Martinis at night.
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We did a similar cruise last July. As a fellow Floridian, pack for our winter. A cotton turtleneck, under a shirt, thin jacket, and then a fleece. It's easier to peel off a layer than be cold. Keep a pair of gloves in your fleece when you pack, so you will have them with you. Scotland was windy and very cold (in July). Those of us from the south, California, etc were dressed the same and marveled at the people from the Midwest and North who were so much more comfortable and in shortsleeves.
Do check out the 10 day forecasts just before you finish packing.
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We saw the cemetery in Santa Clara with the Holocaust memorial and small synagogue. A rabbi from Chile comes a couple of times a year, also going to the main synagogue in Havana. The Havana one has been restored and has a free pharmacy on the second floor. It was very well stocked- mainly with samples. Our tour guide said it was the best pharmacy in Cuba. They need oral diabetic meds, as well as hypertension drugs and cholesterol lowering agents and ask people in the US to get samples and stock bottles from drug reps, but they also need over the counter products like aspirin and Tylenol.
Folks who went last year said that these are the types of supplies we are supposed to bring in and to ask our doctors for samples. We are not going until April, so we will have time to accumulate some.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Cuba is free by then.
Carol
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May I ask who you booked it with?
I assume as this is not a cruise operator question but rather more like an excursion operator, the question is allowed here.
Could you tell us a little more about the mission of your humanitarian group?This is a 'mission' that is basically to the Jewish community of Cuba. We visit all the standard tourist spots plus several Jewish Community Centers, an old age home, the Holocaust Memorial, and bring in needed supplies. An organization called World Passage organized the visas and charter flights, but only people from our development are on this mission.
I'm sure other religious groups can do the same thing.
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US citizens are not allowed in Cuba,( unless they were born there), as a tourist. They can go illegally through Mexico, the Bahamas, and Canada. We were there. legally, recently, but it was with a "humanitarian" group for a "people to people" experience. We went with the Caribbean Center for Religion and Culture, which had been arranged originally by Vantage Travel. Congress later changed the rules, so Vantage had to bow out and The CCRC made all the arrangements. We visited Cienfuegos and Havana.
I have to say, that in its day, Havana had to be just about the most beautiful city anywhere. The architecture is amazing (what hasn't fallen down) and much has been restored (through people's relatives in Miami). There are very few cars - most of them are Buicks and Chevrolets from the 40s and 50s - amazing mechanics in Cuba.
Unfortunately, it looks as if a bomb went off and damaged the infrastructure and buildings, but left the people. It is almost a time warp. For those who are interested, here is a link to my husband, Michael's photos. http://www.pbase.com/michaelblum/cuba
Thanks for those pictures. It was very interesting since we just booked a tour with a humanitarian group for a 'mission' to Cuba on 2013. We will be in Santiago, Havana and Guantanamo.
Carol
Anyone back from this year's Rome to Athens cruise?
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My son called a car service that he saw on the internet. We were7 so needed a larger vehicle. Driver took us to Cabana Mare, about 20 minutes away. We walked in, had umbrellas and lounge chairs. The only fee was for what we ordered off the menu - pizza and fruit. Lovely beach. Car company said to call them when we wanted to leave. Take towels from the ship. Driver told us that beach bar was mostly for locals.