Giantfan13

Thanks for the great advice. If you don't mind, a couple of questions on this little train. Is this a tour, where you just go to wherever it is taking you and then come back on it. Can you go someplace get off and then wait for the next train to come by? Also, where is the starting point relevant to the cruise port--like is it close, or a taxi ride away? Cheers Len

We were on the Voyager for 21 days in September doing an B2B on an Artic Sailing and we loved the ship. Not too big but much more modern than some of the older, smaller ships. Cheers Len

We also just became Diamond on our last cruise in January. We aren't very big drinkers, but we managed most days to sue our vouchers. I used most on liquors like Sambuca et al and a couple of Pina Coladas thrown in. the days we didn't we got drinks for a couple we met and had dinner with most nights. We were on the Anthem and found their Diamond lounge smallish and very cliquish. We went most nights just to see how it was and most every night the same people were grouped together in the same areas. Sort of made us feel a but out of place sometimes, but we did what we wanted. For us, it wasn't a place to sort of 'hang out'. We'll try again in April on our next cruise. Cheers Len

I as looking at this train but it doesn't give a cost or price on their web site. Do you, or anyone know what the cost of taking this train might be? Cheers Len

As of now, the group I am trying to get together with all are either going to the airport or staying at one of the Hiltons at the airport, so it might work. Cheers Len

I'll be 77 and my DW is 72 and she packs. We usually have 2 large suitcases and a couple of carry ons for both of us, so you see, as I said, we don't do well schlepping these things. Is this Express train within decent enough walking distance for the HGI? Thanks for your advice. Cheers Len

Is there a HoHo bus for Marseille? and if so, is it a decent enough way to see the city? Cheers Len

I was looking on Trip Advisor and there seem to be several vans or shuttles that will take say a group of 8 to the airport for about 200 euro which would be about 50 euros per couple which doesn't sound bad at all. Is something like this a viable option if we can get a group together? Cheers Len

We have sailed the Grandeur several times when she was based out of Baltimore. In fact, we were on here 20th anniversary cruise back when it was her 20th anniversary well before Covid. anyway, we loved her as well as the Rhapsody and even the Enchantment. We were just off the Anthem and for all her bells and whistles that we never partake in, we still prefer the smaller, a bit older ships. Maybe because we are also older, so we fit well together. Cheers Len

WE will be arriving Civi via cruise ship in May and we need some form of transportation to Rome, NOT by train. We are 2 seniors who don't do well schlepping luggage and would probably require some sort of van service. (I don't think we could afford a private transport). Last time we stopped in Civi for a day, several years ago, I believe there were many taxi's or vans at the cruise port, looking to take people to Rome, Florence etc. Is this still true or have things changed and I would need to reserve something in advance? And so they take you right to where you are staying or to a central point, like the train station? Thanks for any info and help' Cheers Len

We will be in Rome for 2 nights following a cruise. We have some points we need to use from Hilton and was looking at the Hilton Gar den Inn which seems perfect for us. Is there any public transportation by the hotel into Rome proper? Also, as we are 2 seniors who don't do well schlepping luggage, is there some sort of shuttle that would take us to where we need to go (we are flying American on a Wednesday morning). Cheers Len

We cruised out of Baltimore and just recently out of Bayonne. We had early check in times and were surprised by the number of other people checking in also. No one ever looked at what time we were supposed to be there, so basically come when you want. Cheers Len

I wanted to send a private message to a fellow CC poster, but when I tried I got a message that this feature was disabled. Since I am pretty IT unfriendly, I looked around but could not find how to enable this feature. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Len

I understand your desire to see and do as much as possible in Alaska, but sometimes less is more. Going to Mendenhall glacier is wonderful, but just seeing it and not taking the time to walk to the waterfall and just feel the spray of that water on you is more energizing than running around trying to do and see everything. Since you have a lot of daylight, I would do the whale watch and take the public bus to Mendenhall and spend some quality time there. forgo the salmon bake. Cheers Len

We are very comfortable wearing masks indoors. We have no problem doing it. If others as with most of the other passengers don't, that's up to them. But believe me I saw many people turning their heads to cough and not in their sleeve, just out therein he air. As for the number of Covid on our cruise, some one posted this in a thread who was on this same cruise and had this info. Does it really matter. As some one else said, there are always people who have or will get Covid on or after every cruise. Thanks for all the responses. Cheers Len

I was just curious to see if we are the only ones still thinking this way. Cheers Len

I was just curious if people are still wearing their masks anytime while onboard? We just came off the Anthem on Friday and read here that there were about 250 reported Covid cases and those are the ones reported. We are 'extra' seniors and we have adopted the policy to always wear masks while indoors on the ship. There were several times (maybe even more than that) when we seemed to be the only ones wearing masks in entire venues. Is anyone still masking up. Cheers Len

We also just became Diamond, and we are not drinkers. We usually had one pina colada during the entire day, but my DW loves cokes, so she had them. I like some liquors like Kahlua and Sambuca, so I enjoyed them with dinner and after dinner. We always managed to use up our allotment each day. Cheers Len

Bill You need to read this and try it. We also reserved the earliest MTD for 6:45. When we arrived on the ship, we went right to the place where you could request changes and we asked if it were OK if we came in at 6:15-6:30 and if something was available could we be seated then. We asked this several times and was always told we could. There are always tables available as everyone who reserved early seating doesn't always show up. Our situation was we wanted the same waiter section every night, but we were lucky, we met another couple who wanted the same thing as we were able to eat at 6:15 every night at the very same table with the same wait staff. In fact, it got to the point that they never had to show us to our table, we checked in and went there on our own. I realize this is something that may not be available every night, but there are always tables available earlier than your reservation, so just show up and you will be seated. Cheers Len

I haven't seen early dining at 6PM in many years. In fact, on most ships, it is usually between 5:15 and 5:30 and that is a bit too early for me. Cheers Len

We also were just off the Anthem and no matter how you want to spin it, you need reservations for Spectra. If not you will just take your chances with the others that followed your advice. Ourselves, we weren't that impressed with Spectra and since we are a bit long in the tooth, we really weren't fans of We Will Rock You either. Add to that The Gift which we sort of dozed off during so all in all, we weren't that impressed with that part of the entertainment. Cheers Len

We were also on this cruise and had a great ti me. It was our first time on the Anthem and if I had to mention one thing about her it was the friendliness of the crew. Wherever we went, from the guys washing the deck to any officer we encountered, they all greeted us so pleasantly and always asked if there was anything they could do for us. We didn't park there rather had our son drop us off and pick us up. Major traffic jams trying to pick people up with all the Ubers and Lyfts there. Ports were OK but since we do not do beaches, and have been to every port before, we just wandered around a bit and improved the economy of some ports. If anyone wants to buy Liquor, St. Marteen is the place. We bought several bottles of Capt. Morgan Rum for half of what the ship sells it for. As far as dining, we had 6:30 MTD reservations, we asked if it was Ok if we showed up early, like 6:15 and was told no problem. We ended up with the same table every night and we usually walked there ourselves rather than being shown the way. Cheers Len

Just off the Anthem and we had our lanyards ready but then we found out it was all magnetic, just tap and go. Cheers Len

We have done 7 TA's and just love the sea days. We are booked on the Enchantment for her April 30 crossing and can't wait. As far as extra entertainment, on several of our TA's they have had a special lecturer who did some sort of lecture, like on astronomy, weather, and we had one crossing where the guest lecturer did a movie tribute every sea day. Other than that, I really can't say they pull out all stops to keep people entertained, try your roll call and see what others have planned. Cheers Len

We were just off the Anthem on Friday, and we are happy to say Perry was there, in all his glory. It was our first time being entertained by him and we made it our business to be there just about every night he was on. He performed in the Schooner Lounge from 9-12 with no breaks. AND, happy to say, (or not,) I got to light his ball one night. Cheers Len