mollyredone

I haven’t seen it but this bookstore looks phenomenal!  Lello & Irmão Bookstore

https://www.localporto.com/bookstore-world-porto-lello-irmao/

On 6/13/2022 at 10:54 AM, bennybear said:

We took a taxi to Trogir and enjoyed this ancient town,  but we had been to Split previously.  

Lovely pictures!  We’ll be in Split in November. 

On 7/4/2020 at 10:51 AM, pinotlover said:

We typically book our own air for multiple reasons. However, in these days of high uncertainty booking the flights via Oceania has an upside. If they cancel a cruise, then they have to deal with the airlines and it’s one less hassle for you. We don’t know how long the current generous airline policies will continue. 
 

Likewise , if the airlines cancel specific flights it becomes Oceania’s job to get you to the ship!

I agree with this right now.  When we cancelled our cruise in March (a couple of days before Oceania cancelled it) I didn't have as good an outcome with the airline, but did get some reimbursement.

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

Yes you can book once you are there. We visit Aruba during the summer months and always go there. Our last trip there we discovered this SeaTrek dive and absolutely LOVED it. They take some amazing pictures of you as well.

 

CHECK OUT THESE PICTURES THEY DID FOR US HERE

Did you see a lot of fish?

2 hours ago, vickie_bernie said:

 

Picked up at pier in San Martin.  All details are in the blog post, and I believe a link to the company.  Don't take the bus, so long.  Shuttle to Paracas, then bus to Pisco...   

 

Not sure where Peruana is?  Ships dock in San Martin, close to Paracas, then Pisco is just a bit further.

There are companies in Paracas that can take you to the Nazca Lines.  

 

Alas peruana is a company offering tours. Our Oceania cruise docks in pisco, so I was wondering about going from the Oceania dock to the bus station or a hotel in Pisco to save $30.

On 9/11/2019 at 11:40 AM, vickie_bernie said:

It is possible.  Here is a link to my blog report on it.  

 

http://vickieandbernietravel.blogspot.com/search/label/San Martin

 

Just remember that sea fog early in the morning often delays everyone and can even mean a cancellation.  Ship excursions tend to get priority.

So where did they pick you up?  I told alas peruana that we were on Oceania and they added $30 to pick us up there.  is it easy to get to the bus station in Pisco for a pickup?

Thanks for all the helpful info!

Great info!  We’re going on the Marina next March from Lima to Buenos Aires. 

I’d like to know as well. We’re  going to be down in Pisco in March 2020 

How long is the ride to Volunteer point?

Ephesus Shuttle sounds like a good deal! I was trying to decide whether to see Ephesus or some of the other ruins, but it sounds like Ephesus is the one to see.

Just got an email back from Alla and she recommends her 3 day grand tour instead of 2 day, since we will be in St. Petersburg for 3 days. Who has gone on the 3 day tour and do you think it is worth the extra day? I probably won't be getting back to St. Pete's anytime soon, so I 'm tempted to go for it.

Thanks!

Molly

Miata,

My mom and I are going on a cruise on the Marina in July as well. We leave from Copenhagen on the 22nd. Is that the same time you leave? I think I will book the four city tour with Alla with Berlin.

Does anyone know how soon you have to book? I would still like to do a little more research.

Thanks, Molly

Jill, thanks so much for the info! I'm really looking forward to it!

Molly

Nitemare,

I'm a US citizen and I'll be on a cruise, so only day trips in each port except for St. Petersburg which is 2-1/2 days.

Can someone tell me if visas are necessary for st. petersburg, latvia, lithuania, or poland?

TIA!

Molly