crepe Posted September 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2017 What should we see there? Any good lunch spots? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab21au Posted September 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This doesn't answer your question but our recent cruise itinerary had Xlendi as the stop but we stopped in Mgarr (at the bottom, between the 2 islands) so never got to Xlendi. (There didn't seem to be much in Mgarr.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunprince Posted September 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2017 We were also supposed to stop at Xlendi but went to Mgarr (Gozo ferry terminal). There is nothing to see there and difficult to walk so a taxi is recommended. It was our least favourite port so I would recommend a tour of Gozo otherwise just stay on the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gddeluca Posted September 2, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I can echo these comments. Our upcoming cruise lists XLendi, but every shiptracker I spotted when the ship visited Gozo showed it anchored off MGarr. So I specifically asked Seabourn, and they confirmed it is Mgarr, not Xlendi. I suggested they update passengers on this for all those who do their own shore trip planning, but they never did. I don't understand their reasons at all for claiming the stop is in Xlendi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz-t Posted September 2, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Gozo is a good spot for diving or snorkelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marama Posted September 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I believe that ships did stop at Xlendi in previous years, but they had trouble with the mooring there. Its a shame as although its been spoiled by greed its still nice to visit. I agree that Seabourn really ought to update their info. You can have a swim with the locals at Mgarr if you walk round to the right of the port once off the ship. Its only a pocket handkerchief beach just past the breakwater, but still enjoyable if you can bear the walk in the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRIPACIAN Posted September 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 2, 2017 We were also supposed to stop at Xlendi but went to Mgarr (Gozo ferry terminal). There is nothing to see there and difficult to walk so a taxi is recommended. It was our least favourite port so I would recommend a tour of Gozo otherwise just stay on the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Thanks for the information I revised my plans and booked an excursion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka Honu Posted September 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2017 The Hop-on, Hop-off bus is one of the best in the area and a good way to get an overview of Gozo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secoma4 Posted September 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2017 In Gozo we also caught the Hop on Hop off bus and were really pleasantly surprised. The bus goes all over the island, and the driver was very obliging, stopping at key sites. Coming from Australia, we were very chuffed to see several Australian symbols, like kangaroos, on the houses, assuming that the occupants had migrated from Malta to Australia p, post WW2, and had returned to Gozo to retire. The balconies on many of the buildings are very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gercru Posted September 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2017 We will be boarding Encore shortly. To my disappointment, I just found out that Seabourn apparently decided at least as early as December 2016 not to go to Xlendi, but to Mgharr: http://crew-center.com/mgarr-gozo-cruise-ship-arrival-schedule-2017 It is an insult to passengers not to give correct cruise port information and to state that Xlendi is their Gozo destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gddeluca Posted September 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2017 We're in Gozo on the Sept 26th visit and were thinking of using the HoHo bus as well. But it's a tender port, and we're only there from 08:00 to 15:00 . Allowing time for tendering, and the fact the 1st HoHo bus doesn't start till 9:45 and the route is (I believe) 90 minutes, we felt is was just too tight to allow much time to visit the sites. Yes, it's still possible, but be sure to check out all the timings. We backed off and signed up for a ship's excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ka Honu Posted September 18, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2017 ... Seabourn apparently decided at least as early as December 2016 not to go to Xlendi, but to Mgharr... On our recent (3 weeks ago) Encore port stop in Gozo we were told we were docking in Mgarr although our itinerary showed us tendering in Xlendi (which was eventually what happened). As small as the island is I'm not sure that it makes that much difference unless you're planning an excursion that requires you to have someone meet you at the port (and even then it's only a 15-minute drive/taxi ride from one to the other). Regardless of the arrival port you should be able to do both routes on the HO-HO in under 3 hours combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLSD Posted October 8, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Our recent Seabourn cruise went to Gozo. I recommend seeing the Citadel (a medieval walled city) in the city of Victoria. It was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublebzz Posted October 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2017 We're in Gozo on the Sept 26th visit and were thinking of using the HoHo bus as well. But it's a tender port, and we're only there from 08:00 to 15:00 . Allowing time for tendering, and the fact the 1st HoHo bus doesn't start till 9:45 and the route is (I believe) 90 minutes, we felt is was just too tight to allow much time to visit the sites. Yes, it's still possible, but be sure to check out all the timings. We backed off and signed up for a ship's excursion. I was on same cruise and opted for the hop-on, hop-off bus. If you take an early bus, there is adequate time to see most of Gozo as well as spend an hour or so in Victoria which is a transfer point between two routes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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