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And this second coronavirus death in the UK is reported as being after the person returned from a Caribbean cruise https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11102624/family-coronavirus-granddad-unable-arrange-funeral/ . The 83 year old man passed away last Thursday.

44 more cases according to CNN.

In Stavanger, I took a cruise excursion to Lysefjord. My great grandfather's family (three brothers) originally lived at and emigrated from the area across the fjord from Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), and I wanted to travel on the fjord itself. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/ryfylke/hiking-to-the-pulpit-rock-preikestolen/ Others at my dining table arranged their own excursions to hike Pulpit Rock. The excursion boat that I took also had a large group of Spanish-speaking passengers aboard who were taking the same trip as a Pullmantur-organized excursion from our ship. Here is a link to the Lysefjord cam - one of the camera views shows the bridge that we traveled under when we went into the Lysefjord on the excursion. https://www.lysefjordcam.com/

Below is a link to transportation options from Trondheim airport. I took the Flybussen (Nettbuss). It was right outside of the baggage area, and I bought a ticket from the driver. I arrived the night before the cruise. The others who sat at my dining table arrived the day of the cruise and took the train into town, but they didn't get a chance to see much of Trondheim. I don't think Pullmantur offers transfers for independent travelers, but I did not find any of this transportation hard to arrange or manage on my own, even though I was traveling alone.

https://avinor.no/en/airport/trondheim-airport/to-and-from-the-airport/bus-train-and-taxi/bus

I stayed at the Radisson Blu in Trondheim and at the Thon hotel Gardermoen near Oslo airport. Both were very good and had excellent included breakfasts. My folks have stayed in the Comfort hotels in Norway and liked those very much as well.

Sorry, Nidaros. Had one typo in the previous post, but don't know how to edit!

I preferred the Trondheim embarkation point because I have relatives in Stavanger and wanted to save that port for later in the cruise, but either way I would recommend giving yourself enough time in Trondheim to see some of the things in Trondheim; it is an amazing and interesting city. I arrived the evening before the cruise departure date and had part of the embarkation day to see some of the sights in Trondheim. The Niadros Cathedral has tours available in English, and the Archbishop's Palace and the Norwegian Crown Regalia are also available in the nearby vicinity to tour. I took the airport shuttle into Trondheim from the airport, but others I met took the train and had an easy trip into town. I did not use any transportation except foot when in Trondheim and was able to get from the hotel to Nidaros Cathedral for the morning tour, to the ship to check in and get my luggage on, and then back to Nidaros Cathedral for an afternoon service and to see the Archbishop's Palace and the Crown Regalia before walking back to the ship. https://www.nidarosdomen.no/en/ It was a bit of walking that day for sure, but it was a great day. In Bergen, I took tours of the Hanseatic museum, Schøtstuene, and St. Mary's Church; all were easy to book on arrival and an easy walk from where we were docked. It was not any trouble to find English-language tours available to book independently on this trip. https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/bergen/listings-bergen/the-hanseatic-museum-and-sch%c3%b8tstuene-museum-vest/2583/

Below are links to the daily menus and the gala evening menu. The Norwegian fjords cruise I took in May pretty much followed these menus; there may have been a few very slight variations. I thought the food was very good as did the other people who were seated at my table.

https://www.pullmantur.es/media/pull/responsive/images/landings/gastronomia/carta-paco-roncero.pdf

https://www.pullmantur.es/media/pull/responsive/images/landings/gastronomia/carta-menu-gala-es-en.pdf

Here is a link to the page where these two menus come from, in case the menus themselves don't link correctly:

https://www.pullmantur.es/gastronomia

On the Fjords of the North Pullmantur cruise that I took this May, smoking was generally not permitted inside the ship but was allowed on the outer decks (I can not remember/do not know if it was allowed late at night in the nightclub area, as I did not attend that). In this way, being inside the ship away from the doors to the decks was generally more smokefree than on most other ships I have been on that allow smoking in the casino and in other areas inside the ship. As this was a Norwegian fjords cruise, I often got up early (before 7) and walked on the upper decks until about 7:00 or so when the coffee cafe opened. At that time of the day, there were very few passengers out and about and only very rarely a smoker (sometimes a staff member). I am very sensitive to smoke, and I found I had to avoid smoking areas on this cruise about as much as I do on any other cruise ship/cruise line.

Here is a link to a nice video someone who was on my cruise posted. I recognize Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Alesund, Flam railroad, and Bryggen in Bergen, among other things.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=pullmantur+zenith&&view=detail&mid=BF1EA79616220786AADFBF1EA79616220786AADF&&FORM=VRDGAR

I was on the May 26 to June 2 cruise from Trondheim to Rostock, traveling solo. I have cruised before on Princess, Holland America Line, and Carnival. I found this to be a very nice cruise. I am elite on Princess, but this cruise cost much less for me as a solo than Princess would have due to the 100% Princess solo supplement. Pullmantur was only 50% solo supplement and the cruise went to more ports and to more ports that I wanted to go to. I am of Norwegian descent, and I was seated for dinner with a group of four American siblings and their spouses, also of Norwegian descent. I understand very little Spanish and this was generally not a problem at all. Many of the staff speak both English and Spanish. There were also some German-speaking passengers and a group of Polish-speaking passengers on this cruise. Most of the passengers were middle-aged, and generally a very pleasant, happy bunch of passengers. Did not go to the shows, as was so busy with the ports every day. Could walk into town easily from all Norwegian ports, and did not go on any cruiseline-sponsored excursions but did go on Flam railroad and on the Lysefjord cruise in Stavanger (prebooked each individually online). Very easy short walk to each from where we were docked. Really enjoyed the ports and the cruise.

Was on the Norwegian Fjords cruise in late May/early June this year. No plumbing issues. It was a wonderful cruise. Excellent food and great service.

I had this happen this spring after a 1 night cruise on the Oosterdam. Cabin had not been cleaned well at all either. Tried emailing HAL and got no response. Disputed with credit card and then it was fixed. Mini bar item apparently. Was not impressed with this experience.

My friend didn't make a cruise due to a medical emergency. I didn't know till after I had boarded the ship. Had not purchased travel insurance and too late for any refund. Princess refunded friend 's taxes and port fees and I received double cruise credit.

I also get sick from the fragrances people are wearing and start coughing and often need to change seats or leave the area to get away from them.

The violinist on the Zaandam June 28 to July 5 Alaska cruise was Josh Vietti. He was amazing.