Rivera and Spanish Splendours

[jmkoilers]

My wife & I are looking at taking the 7 day Rivera and Spanish Splendours on the Legend on November 11th and would love some information. After reading other threads, our concern in booking this date may not give us a chance to enjoy the area if many of the shops/sights are closed for the winter. Would we be better off to wait until mid April next year for a better experience? Can anyone help? Thank you in advance.

 

Ports are: Monte Carlo, Monaco; Antibes, France; Porquerolles, France; Barcelona, Spain; Palamos, Spain; Port-Vendres, France; St Tropez, France; Nice, France

 

John

[bfsr9]

Also, the weather may be less than ideal.

[jmkoilers]

Knew it was cutting close to the rainy season, so thank you for clarifying. Guess we we wait until next spring!

[jmkoilers]

Due to a change in vacation schedules, we are now looking at this cruise for Oct. 14-21. Can anyone advise if that timing is better? Any other insights on ports of call? I have already looked at the other posts.

[JaneBP]

That should be lovely! I can't comment on the ports since I don't bother getting off the ship anymore.

[jdaa]

We did those same ports on the Legend last summer. LOVED them!!

[Cruise Junky]

Due to a change in vacation schedules, we are now looking at this cruise for Oct. 14-21. Can anyone advise if that timing is better? Any other insights on ports of call? I have already looked at the other posts.

 

We spent 5 days in Monaco mid October a couple of years ago. The weather was lovely.

[mcavanaugh]

We just came off the Legend (did 3 weeks on the French and Italian riviera) and did many of the ports you mentioned. I can't say enough about the ship, service, towns, (even the shore excursions sponsored by the ship) hat we chose to do. October should be wonderful and you should have a blast. Maxine.

[CMC10]

Going to be on this cruise soon and I'll let you know! :)

[texasgal01]

We are going Aug. 19th on this same itinerary on the Legend and would appreciate any feedback on the tours and anything that we shouldn't miss............and of course any tips for the ship herself (our first with Seabourn)

Debbie:)

[CMC10]

Hi Debbie,

 

Same cruise!! See ya there.... I suppose we'll learn together about the Legend!

 

Chelsea

[texasgal01]

so you will have a week to work out all the wrinkles before we get on.......:)

[CMC10]

hahah You got it :)

[lstewart123]

Great! Sounds like ya'll will have all the kinks worked out before we get on October 14th! :) Have fun!!

[JaneBP]

Don't miss the Shopping with the Chef excursion. Check at the Pursers' Desk and get on the list. I imagine there is a favorite port with a good market. It's the best.

[bfsr9]

What are people doing about dinner in Barcelona. On the August 19 cruise many of the restaurants are closed on Monday or for the month of August?

[texasgal01]

I did not know that. :confused:

[texasgal01]

you seem to be a wealth of information:o

[Martita B.]

I recently heard most restaurants and shops are open this August in Barcelona ~ thinking of Paella and a good bottle of Spanish red makes my mouth water!

Enjoy!

Martita B.

[bfsr9]

What restaurant to go to Martita? I think I sailed with you on the coast of Spain two years ago.

[Martita B.]

Yes, on the Spirit in Oct. ~from Rome. I disembarked Spirit and the next day boarded the Odyssey for the Transatlantic Crossing ~

What a great memory you have ~~Capt. Magnus was our Master and my favorite chef was aboard.....'Senor Bjoern Wassmuth:D And darlin' Nick Hale was our CD.

I can reccommend a restaurant called 'La Barceloneta ~ I would call first and check as to hours. You won't need a reservation, (I don't believe)

Have a wonderful, magical cruise!

Martita B.

[JaneBP]

Here's a link to a long time restaurant, 7 Doors, in Barcelona. It's historic and open daily. I have not eaten there myself, but friends have an really enjoyed it. I don't think it's too far from the port, but not walking distance. MIght be an option.

 

http://www.restaurant-guide.com/7-portes.htm

[marazul]

My wife & I are looking at taking the 7 day Rivera and Spanish Splendours on the Legend on November 11th and would love some information. After reading other threads, our concern in booking this date may not give us a chance to enjoy the area if many of the shops/sights are closed for the winter. Would we be better off to wait until mid April next year for a better experience? Can anyone help? Thank you in advance.

 

Ports are: Monte Carlo, Monaco; Antibes, France; Porquerolles, France; Barcelona, Spain; Palamos, Spain; Port-Vendres, France; St Tropez, France; Nice, France

 

John

 

John,

we lived in the Nice area a while ago and we visit as often as we can. November and May can both be rainy. November a little cooler. The shops,etc will be open. Many restaurants close for vacation mid- late- November into early December. It should not affect your enjoyment. We were drenched in rain many times at the Cannes film festival in May.

 

Go to weatherunderground.com for historical data on both months.

[Martita B.]

Thieves thrive on the streets of Barcelona so you may want to leave anything of value locked in a safe ~better 'safe than sorry.:eek:

The pickpockets are so smooth you'll never know you have been robbed until you reach for your billfold ~ please be extra careful.

Have a grand cruise and post a review upon your return:D

Martita B.

[JaneBP]

>"pickpockets are so smooth.."

 

Billfolds are smooth too, and one precaution you can take is to wrap several thick rubber bands around it, making it more difficult to lift. My Father always did this and then I heard it in a workshop on safe traveling. I guess Father Does Know Best.