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Hi Danish Viking.

I have a question. We are staying at the Hilton changed to Clarion Hotel at the airport. I can see that it is indeed very close to the airport. Do you know if they have a shuttle from the airport to the hotel? Or Can we walk there from the airport?

Thanks!

Yes there are two loungers and two chairs and a small table on that ship.

Maui Ocean Center is a nice alternative to some of the more touristy attractions on the island - a well-done aquarium featuring tropical sea life.

http://mauioceancenter.com/

 

We enjoy the up island area around Kula - the roadside market, viewpoints, and the tropical gardens of the winery up the road from Kula.

 

A third idea is the Bailey House Museum, an early haole home and church. The museum occasionally offers concerts by local Hawaiian musicians. We attended a concert on the lawn.

https://www.mauimuseum.org/

 

When we visit Maui we enjoy finding special places away from the busier tourist areas. Enjoy planning your day on Maui. :)

Can you tell me how you got to the island aread around Kula....sounds perfect for us.

Both ships are excellent we just did the transatlantic on Rhapsody in May and had a fantastic time, crew was great and the food was very good. The shower head on all Royal Caribbean ships as far as I remember all come off in your hand so you can spray around your body.

Brilliance is also a fantastic ship a little newer but size wise not much different and the entertainment on both ships is good.

Enjoy win win situation

Brian J

On our Rhapsody cruise this spring,( Transatlantic ) they didn't appear the first couple nights but we did ask for them and we had them on the bread tray the rest of the cruise.

Yes they tasty little treats with butter

happy sailing

Brian J

Sorry everyone.....I should have been clearer. We have done Golden Circle and Blue Lagoon, and will also have done South Shore by then. I am wondering what there is to do near the ship as time is short.

Hi all, just looking for any suggestions for something to do in Reykjavik for day that requires us back on board by 1:30

Thanks!

They will schedule it the first evening probably around 7 or 730 not much they can do, we have had this problem before too some times they will do it around 530 .

Enjoy the cruise

Brian J

Hi Everyone.

I read and read these threads and I had found some awesome information about a transportation company that provides transport from cruise port to airport at Barcelona. I had it up on my computer and then the computer stalled and didn't reload the page. I now cannot find the thread. I know one person listed alot of taxi company's it wasn't that information but another company someone had used and was very pleased. Can anyone help me?

Dragon of the Seas - Did you take the bull ring picture from Alcazaba or Gibalfaro?

Yes if you use some of the other online providers you can see all the cabins or more anyway that RCCL shows you, some big agencys also take many cabins for there group bookings.

It is not likely that the prices will drop a lot for the Copenhagen to Boston run we are on this year and we did it in 2013 and it was expencive then too. It is a great itinerary and it only happens once a year.

Happy sailing

Brian J

Hi everyone

Wondering if anyone has been there recently and if so, what did you think? Their website has not been updated for sometime because it says they are closed for renovations reopening in the fall of 2015.

Just want to confirm that it is now operating. We are considering it . If you have been there, please comment on the diner on site as well please.

:confused: I am planning a cruise for my son's college graduation next year. I have read numerous boards and forums. Most of them give generic 'things to do' ideas like go to a hotel and pay to use the pool, all-inclusive resort, shopping, eat at a local restaurant, etc. That sounds awesome. Except, my family would not enjoy that. We prefer some type of cultural adventure.

 

We would really like to know If you had to choose 1 thing to do in Aruba or Curacao, what would it be?

 

Do you tour the town on foot walking as far as you can and back to port?

Do you walk to specific museums?

Do you take a taxi someone?

Do you take the bus somewhere?

Is there a local flavor of something that we cannot miss?

Do you visit some factory? How do you get there?

Do you walk to a beach from the port? Which one?

 

Please be as specific as possible including details, directions and prices if possible.

 

THANKS A BUNCH!!

For young men I think they would really like Aruba Trikes. It is really alot of fun and will take you around the island to see some of the highlights and see the changes in the island one side to the other.

Thanks to both of you for this information. Much appreciated!

Hi everyone

I am really struggling with the new format here on cruise critic. I am searching for the Port of Call boards for Iceland but cannot seem to locate them. I find the Port of Call boards, just seems Iceland is missing now. Can anyone help me with a link?

I hope they bring back the old boards. Much, much more user friendly and much easier to read before.

Am I the only one having these problems?

We sailed on her in October in the Mediterranean from Venice and had a great time. The ship was going into dry dock for 2 weeks after we got off, mostly just for maintenance. The crew are good we always find the crew on the smaller ships better and more connected to the customers than on the big ships.

We are doing the transatlantic from Tampa to Barcelona and our son is doing the fall transatlantic from Barcelona to Tampa in the fall. We have spent many cruises on these type of ships and always enjoy them a lot. We also enjoy the Radiance class ships which are sort of mirrored off the Vision class ships.

You will have a great time enjoy your cruise.

Brian J

Campolady......thank you for all the help you have given me. I have another question......we are arriving to Malaga on one ship and my brother is arriving to Malaga on another ship. What I would like to know is, it looks like the ships will dock very near to each other. Do you know if that is true?

What I am trying to do is figure out how we will find each other. They won't have a cell phone.

Any suggestions?

This is a registered company offering rickshaw rides. Beware, if you hire an unregistered rickshaw you will probably not be covered by accident insurance.

 

TRIXI TOUR, MALAGA

Sit back, relax and enjoy a fun and ecological tour with a Trixi – a sort of rickshaw on wheels! The drivers will show you the must see places but also other typical spots of Malaga. 2 adults and a small child can fit in and tours are €10 for 30 mins, €18 for 60 mins and €25 for 90 mins. Prices are for the tour NOT per person. They speak most languages including English.

 

LOCATION: Calle Victoria 15 (Pasaje la Trini), Malaga

 

TEL: (0034) 650 677 063

EMAIL: info@bike2malaga.com

Thank you so much!

We are from Canada and we met a young lady on the ship from Canada who was working in the accounting department.

To be honest, Malaga is so pedestrian friendly a taxi really isn' t necessary.

 

A taxi won' t get you right into the old city centre which is a shame as you will miss all the lovely little narrow streets and alleyways which have surprises round each corner and house most of the best Tapas Bars. You will also have to walk to the best museums such as the Picasso Museum which should not be missed.

 

However your cab can take you up the hill to Gibralfaro Castle - although you can do this by bus (no. 35) for little over 1 Euro per person; remember to take such form of ID if you are Seniors as you get a reduced entrance fee. It will also be able to drop you at the wonderful Cathedral from where you can enter the old centre on foot - go down Calle Granada; don't forget that services take place throughout Sundays when admission to the Cathedral is limited so make sure your cab driver times your arrival appropriately. If you cannot get to the Tapas bars in the old city ask your driver to drop you at Antigua Casa La Guardia on the main street (Alameda Principal) or at El Jardin behind the Cathedral; alternatively ask him to take you to one of the Chiringuitos (beachfront bar/restaurants) - Picassos is very good. He should be able to get you to the Alcazaba (Citadel) and, maybe, the Roman Amphitheatre dig below.

 

Sadly most of the shops, and the fascinating indoor market, will be closed on a Sunday; some small shops may be open and all the bars, restaurants and Patisseries will be buzzing.

 

Just one thought - there are ' Rickshaw' cabs available in the old city - generally pulled by local students who are very knowledgable about the city and who can get you into areas inaccessible by car.

 

Let me know if this is the kind of information you need or please feel free to ask any firther questions.

For the rickshaw cabs, can you please tell me the approximate cost of using such a service?

One more question, can you see the bull ring from the Alcazaba? or is it only visible from Gibralfaro?

Thank you Campolady! You have helped immensely. I have looked and looked and can't find out what a good amount of time is for visiting Alcazaba and Gibralfaro....but since you didn't say anything about that, I am guessing you feel that the time I alotted is good, albeit perhaps a bit rushed.

After visiting 'Casa de Guardia' you could take either a txi or bus number 16 from the Alameda Principal (road that the main entrance of Casa de Guardia is on) direct to the Motor Museum; according to its website it is open all day so does not shut for siesta as many places do.

 

By the way, the market starts closing at 1.30 p.m. so make sure you get there by 1.15 at the latest.

Thank you very much! So do you believe with our time constraints we can still fit the motor museum at the end?

Since my brother arrives 11:00 a.m. what is the best order given closing times and seista do you think we should see the sights?

The sights are:

Automotive Museum 11:15 - 12.45

Mercado de Atarazanas 1:00 - 1:45

Casa de Guardia 1:45 - 2:15?

The Cathedral 2:25 -3:00

Picasso Museum 3:05 - 3:30

The Roman Theatre 3:40 - 3:50

Castillo Gibralfaro Omit for us and 5:00 - 6:00 for brother.

Alcazaba 4:00 - 4:50, return to ship for us, brother to Cibralfaro

So I am thinking of this.....get taxi from cruise port to Auto museum, hopefully arriving there by 11:15, leaving there at 12:45 by taxi to Mercado de Atarazanas, arriving 1:00, stay until 1:45, then move to Casa de Guardia for half hour for drinks and tapas, then the cathedral allowing 30 minutes visit, Picasso museum (not overly interested but thought we could take a quick peek) 30 minutes, then the Roman theatre and then alcazaba. Myself and hubby will have to end our day there and get taxi back to ship, my brother could go on to Gibralfaro.

Does this seems reasonable or do you have another suggestion of order and times for the above? With the Mercado closing at 2, we have to get to it fairly early in our day.

If my timing is really bad, please give us suggestions as to what to do and what to eliminate, bearing in mind we want to see the Auto museum.

Thanks again for all your help!

Everything on your itinerary is easily do-able within your time constraints EXCEPT for the La Concepcion Gardens. All places on your list are within a few minutes walk of each other in the heart of the old city apart from Gibralfaro Castle which I would do first by taxi (about 14 Euros for 4 people). After viewing the castle take either another taxi or the bus back down the hill and go to the Alcazaba; after this everywhere should be visited on foot. The Roman Theatre is immediately below the Alcazaba so this should be your next stop followed by a 5 minutes walk to the Picasso Musuem. Next visit the Ataranzas Market and finish at Casa de Guardia that is immediately opposite the market main entrance. After sampling the Malaga wines and some tapas at Casa de Guardia I would then take a taxi back to the port terminal.

 

Whilst waiting for your brother you could take the port shuttle bus to the Park and return in time for meeting them as they their disembark or just walk around the 'Muelle Uno' development of shops and bars within the port area.

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks this is helpful.....the only thing.....the definite must do is the Automotive museum....what is your recommendation of how to fit that in and how to get there.

Thanks!