jtslattery

Did anyone else notice this - don't know how long it has be on the state dept website

U.S. citizens should reconsider travel by cruise ship to or within East Asia and the Asia-Pacific Region.  U.S. citizens planning travel by cruise ship elsewhere should be aware that, due to the current public health situation, many countries have implemented strict screening procedures in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.  This is a dynamic situation and U.S. citizens traveling by ship may be impacted by travel restrictions affecting their itineraries or ability to disembark, or may be subject to quarantine procedures implemented by the local authorities.  While the U.S. government has successfully evacuated hundreds of our citizens in the previous weeks, repatriation flights should not be relied upon as an option for U.S. citizens under the potential risk of quarantine by local authorities. U.S. citizens should evaluate the risks associated with choosing to remain in an area that may be subject to quarantine and take the appropriate proactive measures. Passengers who plan to travel by cruise ship should contact their cruise line companies directly for further information on the current rules and restrictions, and continue to monitor the Travel.state.gov website for updated information.

We are on your cruise and share your concern. Some good info and perspective on Crystal and Regent board, I assume last nights CDC announcement will force some changes in schedule as previous legs in HK.

On 1/2/2020 at 7:15 PM, Hlitner said:

Jerusalem is a very special place and folks have their differing priorities based on their own background.  As an ole Jewish "boy" I was simply blown away by the Wailing Wall and had some difficulty controlling my emotions.  DW, on the other hand, who is a Catholic, did not have a lot of feeling for that wall, but she was blown away when we followed the walk through the Stations of the Cross.   When we took a small group tour over to Bethlehem we were both blown away (in thought, not for real).  Our guide, who we picked up at the entrance to the West Bank was a West Bank Christian who was friends with the curator of the Church of the Nativity.  So when we went inside that structure his friend (who had all the keys) took us into some areas of the facility not normally visited by tourists.  It was all quite surreal and moving.  Bottom line is that we will return (for at least a week).  But the best decision we made in Israel was joining with a few others (thanks to the CC Roll Call) to do 3 day private tour (our guide followed us to the next port).  Driving around in a small mini-bus with only a dozen folks and having a guide who was an ex California resident who emigrated to a Kibbutz in Israel, was too perfect.  If we had been there on the Sabbath it certainly would have crimped our style (and tour).

 

Hank

We are intersted in doing something similar privater 3 day start in one port finish in another  - would you mind sharing the agency name or a way to contact the tour guide - Thanks

3 Days in Israel 

We are landing in Ashood on April 20 and and leaving from Haifa on April 22 late in day.

Interested in seeing as much a we can in that peiod.

1) Are you aware of any open jaw tours that operate and hit most of the highlights? I can aways put togeater 3 ship tours but I think there must be better options for seeing more with less bus time.

2) What would you be sure to do with that time line.

Thank you

Does anybody know if you can share a Medallion Net multi device package across several rooms. Bringing several rooms of grandkids with us on an upcoming cruise.

Does anybody know if you can share a Medallion Net multi device package across several rooms. Bringing several rooms of grandkids with us on an upcoming cruise.

Thanks for the advice, just what I needed

Does anyone know if we will have trouble entering Costa Rica after visiting Panama without a Yellow fever shot.

My daugter said her Dr mentioned it. I assume a lot of people on this board would have first hand expereince on a panama canal cruise.

Anyone know the door with on the emerald princess mini suite. Working on the door decorations for the Christmas cruise

Thanks for all of the great advice - looks like I need to change my flights. 

This will be my first Princess cruise. My cruise is scheduled to arrive at 6:15 am. I currently have a 10:00 am reservation from LAX. 

Will that timing work?  Any tips on the best way to navigate getting off the ship and on the way? Does princess collect the luggage the night before like other lines?

Good idea - We are US citizens cruising from Singapore to Athens.

Countries visited are Thailand, Mynamar, India, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Aqaba Jordan, Israel, Greece

Is there an easy way to find out what visas are required for and upcoming Seabourn cruise? 

Jackets for Dinner?

Joining in Valpo - Are most of the Men wearing jackets in MDR and Spec Dining?

Is there a way to private message another member?

I went to that members page clicked on message and got a message back that said I could only sent 0 messages a day???

Anyone know how to send one

Just signed up last minute for one of the segments of the 2019 WC.

Any advice from previous cruisers on how a segment will be different than a regular cruise?

Looks like excursions are picked over at this point and see no way to sign up for specialty dining - Any advice

Thanks for your help. I will reserve a taxi. Cruise line price crazy high

Will there likely be a problem finding a taxi to airport after a cruise or should I schedule a car wit Viking

Thanks for your advice - We signed up for it

Has anyone been on this excursion from Molde? Would you recommed it?

Seaourn

I am arriving into Cairns at 8:00 AM on a cruise ship. Looks like most of the GBR tours leave at 7 or 8. Anybody know of a later one say 10:00 or so. A late return is no problem as we don't leave till noon the next day.

First one in the que - no worry lots of cabs there.

I've done both this year and would recommend the taxi at $20. Our limo pickup was $30 and frankly was more trouble than with emails etc. First time in I did the limo but would not bother.

Would be hike. Taxi took 10+ minutes. Cabs inexpensive and easy. Just take a map and point to where you want to go. There is a taxi stand at cemetery for return. Several museums within walking distance of square.