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I’m looking to purchase a map so that we can duplicate the chart on the ship, showing where we have cruised.  Would like one that includes you through the Drake passage into Antarctica.   Does anyone know where to purchase one?

On 1/8/2024 at 10:07 PM, Courtmatt said:

If you look at the "adventure" stores, they are having winter sales now.  Do you have a Columbia outlet near you?  We purchased our midweight baselayers from 32 Degrees, online.  We took 2 baselayer tops and 2 bottoms each along with a pair of sweatpants to wear under the waterproof pants.  We went with Viking at the beginning of December and they provided the boots and pants for us to wear along with a "puffer" jacket/waterproof jacket for us to keep.  You'll need a neck gaiter, winter hat and waterproof gloves.  

Thanks.  I have 2 pair of base layers, 1 hat, hat liner, neck gator, waterproof gloves and glove liners, water proof pants, 2 water resistant leggings to go over base layer, a 3/4 zip pullover sweater, light raincoat, one pair of light weight cargo pants that zip off and become shorts for wearing in Buenos Aires, 1 fleece jacket and 1 light weight puffer jacket, 2 pair wool socks and 2 pair sock liners and one heavyweight water resistant pant (like a ski pant but not as thick and bulky), hiking poles, bathing suit, and the usual undergarments. I’ve rented the boots.  But what do I need to bring to wear around the ship and to meals?  Going on National Geographic ship.  

On 12/23/2023 at 5:51 PM, ABQrobin said:

Liverpool we did a HOHO Beatles tour bus.  It was awesome, booked thru Viator.

Glasgow we did Serca tours.  Awesome small groups.

Cork we did Paddywagon tours.

Belfast we did Odyssey tours.

 

book ahead, don't wait until last minutes.

Thanks for the response. Which particular tours did you take with Paddywagon and Odyssey?

Hi all. We just booked an Antarctica cruise expedition. I have no idea what clothing we will need and where if any place to buy it, we live in Atlanta and don’t have much need for winter clothes. The only thing I do have is one set of ski pants and some hiking shoes. I know they will be giving us a parka on the ship but I have no idea what else to buy and bring.  do what we need to purchase boots, gloves that are rated below, zero, certain type of sock, etc.
 

Any lists of clothing would be very welcomed.  Also, if you could include links to places that you recommend I would appreciate it.

Any other thoughts or recommendations are certainly appreciated. 

thank you in advance for all your help.

Hi all.  My DH and I will be on a cruise that includes the following ports. If anybody would mind giving me ideas of tours and tour companies to use for these destinations, I would really appreciate it.  We’ve only been to London and nowhere else, so I have no idea what’s important to see or not see. 
 

Hello all.  We are on a cruise out of Dubai to Jerusalem and we want to see Luxor, Petra and the Valley of the Kings in a small group tour (not ships tour). Below is our ship itinerary.  Does anyone have suggestions of how to do all three locations.  We are willing to spend a night off the ship in Safaga if necessary.  
 

Any recommendations of tour companies would be helpful as well.

What is the best and most economical way to get from the airport to the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney the Rocks?

On 9/6/2022 at 1:48 AM, Fortunatefew said:

We are on a cruise sept 23 leaving from Sydney. We are staying at the Rendevous at the Rocks. From there we can walk to Circular Quay with our luggage, only 5 minutes.

Lots of things to do in the NZ ports. Bay of Islands is a tender port, the whole area has a lot of history.  The kayaking up the Haruru river to the waterfall is amazing or you can just sit on the mother boat if kayaking isn’t your thing.  You would be able to book online through the Paihia information centre.

Napier is the Art Deco city of New Zealand.  There are tours around the city. 

Have you booked any private tours and if so do you mind sharing their contact info?

Can anyone recommend a hotel in Auckland. We are staying one night after the cruise and need a place to stay. 

FYI.  Thanks for the heads up on the necessity of a Visa?  

We applied online for the Australian Visa and got it almost instantaneously.  The same for entry into New Zealand.

On 9/6/2022 at 1:48 AM, Fortunatefew said:

We are on a cruise sept 23 leaving from Sydney. We are staying at the Rendevous at the Rocks. From there we can walk to Circular Quay with our luggage, only 5 minutes.

Lots of things to do in the NZ ports. Bay of Islands is a tender port, the whole area has a lot of history.  The kayaking up the Haruru river to the waterfall is amazing or you can just sit on the mother boat if kayaking isn’t your thing.  You would be able to book online through the Paihia information centre.

Napier is the Art Deco city of New Zealand.  There are tours around the city. 

Did you book any private tours for any of your stops that are similar to ours?  If so, would you share the info please.  
 

55 minutes ago, arxcards said:

For Sydney, I would suggest 3 days ahead, but that will depend on how much you end up with on your list. Cities are cities wherever you go, but the harbour sets Sydney apart from most. Ferries are cheap, and their main hub (Circular Quay) is adjacent to the main cruise terminal (OPT), so I would suggest accommodation in that area.

 

There are lots of hotels to pick from, from almost expensive to really expensive. Rydges Sydney Harbour is closest to OPT, but there are others that offer a fantastic harbour view - for a price (Four Seasons, Pullman Quay Grand, Sebel Quay West, Shangri-La. All very nice hotels, having stayed in them all. There are other budget options too, but I don't know what yours is.

 

Most ships depart from OPT, as they are too tall to transit under the harbour bridge. What ship are you cruising on?

 

Very important, if you haven't done already - get your Australian ETA visa waiver done as soon as you are committed to coming. Recent posts are highlighting that some of these are taking up to 3 months to be approved, mostly due to staff shortages.

We’re on Oceania’s Regatta.  Does anyone know if the cruise companies get the Visa waiver for passengers?

We just arrived back from a Greenland, Iceland cruise and I have to quickly prepare for a January 2023 Australia, New Zealand one.  My DH believes that all the planning happens by magic but alas, it’s just me that puts everything together.  I’ve asked him to delay this cruise but he won’t here of it since we’ve had it canceled so many times due to COVID.   So I’m in need of major help here!

I’ve got to book airfare ASAP so I’ve got to put this all together pretty rapidly.

My Roll Call is basically not active so I’ve turned here for help.  We prefer small group tours rather than the large ship tours.  So I need help in figuring out what sites to see as well as recommendations for tour companies.

We are flying into Sydney and I need a recommendation for where to stay, prefer breakfast included, and how many days in advance should we fly in in order to see a fair amount. And we disembark in Auckland.  How many days do we need there and any recommendations of where to stay would be appreciated.

Here are the cities we are stopping at on the cruise.  So if anyone can help me with any of the above I would be eternally grateful.  Thanks in advance!
 

Sydney 

Melbourne - 2 days

Burnie (Tasmania) - 8am - 5pm

Timaru, NZ - 12pm - 8pm

Christchurch - 8am - 7pm

Wellington - 8am - 5pm

Napier - 8am - 6pm

Gisborne - 6am - 2pm

Bay of Islands - 11am - 7pm

Auckland - Disembarkation 

Regarding pirate theme, is there any reason to bring pirate costumes?   What about princess dresses for her?

Cruising for the first time on the Disney Dream with our 8 year old granddaughter.  

I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me to help make this a memorable trip for her.

i would also like to know when is the best times to book her into the kids club.  From what I understand, I can only book her for 2 hours a day prior to embarkation.  So I want to make sure that I book her for the best times for her to be there.

Also, can anyone tell me if they do pirate night on three night cruises.

Anything special that we should do on Castaway Cay with her?

Any Disney Dream secrets that we should know?

Thank you for your help in making this special for her.

Did they not have a snooze and cruise rate?  

Radisson Resort at the Port (8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920, USA) has a “Snooze and Cruise” deal.  It includes the hotel for one night and transportation to the port.  They also offer a free shuttle to the hotel from the airport.  Check it out.

I made a reservation at the Radisson Resort at port Canaveral.  They had a snooze and cruise rate which included transportation to the port.  They have a free shuttle also from the airport.  As far as I can see it doesn’t include breakfast.  But I’m sure we’ll find something to eat.

We are flying in the day before our Disney Cruise. 
 

Can anyone recommend a hotel they like with breakfast that has an airport shuttle.  
 

Do you know of any hotel that offers a shuttle to the port?

We want to rent a car post our cruise at Port Canaveral returning it to MCO.  Does anyone know if there are rental car companies or their shuttles at Port Canaveral?

We want to rent a car post our cruise at Port Canaveral returning it to MCO.  Does anyone know if there are rental car companies or their shuttles at Port Canaveral?

We are on the Dream in February out of Port Canaveral.  We would like to go to Kennedy Space Center after the cruise.  My granddaughter is very into science and space (8 years old).

Disney doesn’t offer a tour for this.

Has anyone booked a tour company to go from the Port and return to the Orlando Airport?

if so, can you recommend a tour company?

Was it worth going?

Thanks in advance for your response.

We are on the Dream in February out of Port Canaveral.  We would like to go to Kennedy Space Center after the cruise.  My granddaughter is very into science and space (8 years old).

Disney doesn’t offer a tour for this.

Has anyone booked a tour company to go from the Port and return to the Orlando Airport?

if so, can you recommend a tour company?

Was it worth going?

Thanks in advance for your response.

What do you think of 7580.  It’s less expensive but higher up?

The verandah in 6650 looks different on the cabin map.  Does anyone know if it is bigger or just shaped funny?