almostnewtocruise Posted February 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I am sure that many of the "regulars" here have already docked there, while on one of Azamara ships. So I would be very grateful to hear anything you can tell us about it. Like where does Azamara dock (is it the regular cruise port which is quite distant from the town)? Is a shuttle offered and if so - where to? (city centre?) By the way.. the brochure for our cruise in September 2018 lists a shore excursion to the Guggenheim Museum. But this excursion "doesn't exist" on the website for our cruise (through "manage my reservation" ). (I didn't checked all of the other ports, so I am not sure if that's the only difference between the brochure and the actual shore excursions offered.) Generally speaking, I am sooo frustrated with the Azamara way of "managing" one's reservation. How many years should it take to get it right? I am still using this convoluted way (thanks Uktog, I learned it from you!:D) even to GET into my reservations, because the "regular way" is impossible (the select button still missing!) And why Celebrity managed to get the booking "excursions -for-OBC" to work just fine and Azamara (just 2 ships) can't do it? It's all wonderful to buy new ships and make changes to the entertainment.. In comparison, making the website working smoothly seems like "small change". It just seems like nobody in Miami really cares. miriam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Cruising Posted February 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Don’t know about Bilboa, but generally speaking where an Azamara ship docks outside a town, they put on a free shuttle into the town. The only places this doesn’t happen is towns where taxi-drivers’ unions don’t allow this. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norn iron Posted February 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 23, 2018 We were in Bilbao five years ago whilst on Quest. Azamara did lay on a shuttle from the berth to the city. Bilbao is a fabulous city, so enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted February 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2018 No need for an excursion to the wonderful Guggenheim- the Azamara shuttle two years ago stopped just round the corner from the plaza that leads to the entrance. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc Posted February 23, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2018 In September the shuttle bus dropped you by the museum. The Azamazing evening was on the city and so we stayed in town and walked to the venue rather than travel backwards and forwards. A great city to explore and fantastic Basque food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJCM Posted February 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Like others, our 10-15min shuttle in 2014 dropped us in town and about a 5 minute walk from the wonderful Guggenheim. We later walked along the redeveloped riverfront to a busy vibrant part of town. We loved everything about the day and had a terrific White Night with perfect weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almostnewtocruise Posted February 24, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted February 24, 2018 This is a wonderful forum. Thanks all for the information and the suggestions! That's what I've been looking for.. Indeed, we think to visit the Guggenheim on our own and are planning to buy online tickets in advance. miriam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc Posted February 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The restaurant in the museum is excellent. Our son lived in Bilbao for a year and we visited but there are many cafes and restaurants a stroll away in the old town. You will have a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted February 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Relax. Azamara almost convinced us to buy their excursion. Luckily it was sold out. Bilbao is an excellent port. The town provided tourist reps on the ship who gave away maps and info. They also provided free shuttles that went into town. Bus stop was a block away from the Guggenheim. At that stop there are more tourist info people to point you in the right direction. We went to the Guggenheim, got senior discount at the museum, ate a nice tapas lunch at their cafe. Our cost less than 20 euros for 2. Ship tour excursion was $100+ pp. We also went to the Fine Arts Museum which is very close to the bus stop. It was also excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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