Carnival Venezia - May 29, 2023 Transatlantic

[Pittgreg]

1 hour ago, andypeters said:

Hi my wife and I book the Transatlantic on the Venezia this will be are first TA cruise. This a part of are bucket list we are staying at Arc la Rambla Hotel in Barcelona for one night we are leaving a day early.  I have a question where due you by euros?. Thank

I just go the ATM that my bank says is either free or the cheapest to use. 

[sunshine002]

4 hours ago, andypeters said:

Hi my wife and I book the Transatlantic on the Venezia this will be are first TA cruise. This a part of are bucket list we are staying at Arc la Rambla Hotel in Barcelona for one night we are leaving a day early.  I have a question where due you by euros?. Thank

If you belong to AAA then give a decent rate, I was able to get some British pounds last Fall within a week.  In the past I always used a local ATM, but this past summer when in Amsterdam there were no banks around with a ATM, all banking is done online.  Ended up using an ATM that was outside, and only did so since saw no other way to get Euros.  Also if you choose to use an ATM look into a Charles Schwab account, they reimbursement all fess at ATM's worldwide, otherwise it can be very costly due to the fees.  One time it cost me $16 for 100 British pounds in fees from my bank.

[nwcruiselover]

I order my foreign currency through my on-line Bank of America account and it’s delivered to our local branch the following day.  Decent exchange rate.  Also, if you don’t use it all, the bank will take it back at their “buy” rate.  You lose a little, but at least they do take it back.

[RoadTravelled]

18 hours ago, sunshine002 said:

If you belong to AAA then give a decent rate, I was able to get some British pounds last Fall within a week.  In the past I always used a local ATM, but this past summer when in Amsterdam there were no banks around with a ATM, all banking is done online.  Ended up using an ATM that was outside, and only did so since saw no other way to get Euros.  Also if you choose to use an ATM look into a Charles Schwab account, they reimbursement all fess at ATM's worldwide, otherwise it can be very costly due to the fees.  One time it cost me $16 for 100 British pounds in fees from my bank.

 

These are great tips.  I would also add that you should always charge everything you possibly can to a credit card.  And, always charge it in the LOCAL currency, not US dollars.  That will save you all sorts of conversion fees and poor exchange rates.  Otherwise, I've always just gotten small amounts of cash at local ATM's of large national banks.  Check with your bank to see if they have any foreign arrangements. 

DO NOT use the Euronet ATM machines that are notorious for charging high fees.  They are just one step above the Currency Exchange Bureaus.  Also, check with your bank to see if they have a "senior" program.  Many do for those over 50 or so that will highly reduce your fees.

[HBEEK1975]

This is Hans and Bonnie from Orlando, Florida.  This will be our first TA cruise.

Learning so many interesting tips from all the boards.

 

Looking forward to this.  The Venezia looks like a beautiful ship.

[belkin]

On 3/18/2023 at 7:42 PM, cruising forever said:

Hi from South Carolina (he's from Denver) ~ we booked this a few weeks ago; got our Cove balcony and intend to keep it; love those 😉   Still struggling with Barcelona hotel (wanted near Las Ramblas) and excursions, but imagine it will come together eventually.   Any tours still have openings?  Details?

 

Our first Transatlantic (currently on a 35 day cruise in the South Pacific), but been to Barcelona 3 times already and love it there!

Hi there from sunny Florida (currently working in Orgeon,...brr!)

I booked 2 tours with Spain Day Tours.  In Lisbon it is the 1/2 day tour to Fatima for 69 euros.  The other tour is from the Malaga port going to Alhambra and Granada.  The tour price is 79 euros plus 20 for entry into Alhambra. Their website is www.spaindaytours.com Both tours have several people from the ship going.

 

In Halifax we booked a tour with Halifax Titanic Historical Tours.  It is a small group with max of 10 people.  It is a 6 hour tour and the price is $115 UDS. We are going to tour historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove.  The website is www.halifaxtitanictours.ca

 

Enjoy your time in the South Pacific. 

Mary

 

 

[sunshine002]

10 hours ago, RoadTravelled said:

 

These are great tips.  I would also add that you should always charge everything you possibly can to a credit card.  And, always charge it in the LOCAL currency, not US dollars.  That will save you all sorts of conversion fees and poor exchange rates.  Otherwise, I've always just gotten small amounts of cash at local ATM's of large national banks.  Check with your bank to see if they have any foreign arrangements. 

DO NOT use the Euronet ATM machines that are notorious for charging high fees.  They are just one step above the Currency Exchange Bureaus.  Also, check with your bank to see if they have a "senior" program.  Many do for those over 50 or so that will highly reduce your fees.

yes, great info.  Which reminds me you always want to have a CC that doesn't charge a foreign transaction fee.  Many do, but its easy enough to find one that doesn't.

[melsmax]

We will be joined by Emeril Lagasse and Christine Duffy!

https://carnival-news.com/2023/03/29/carnival-president-christine-duffy-and-chief-culinary-officer-emeril-lagasse-to-welcome-guests-on-carnival-venezias-first-sailing/

 

[WI-TX]

Hi Everyone. I am Linda, I booked this in January this year. First visit to this Forum. I have a lot to read and catch up on. I am a Solo Cruiser. Lost my husband 2 years ago to lung cancer. He was my best friend and favorite travel partner. Prefer to travel solo since. Do enjoy these groups. I always find interesting info.

 

 

[Gbaladad]

Welcome. So sorry to hear about your husband. There are a lot of solo cruisers. 
can’t wait to meet everyone. 

[bill__houston]

Looking forward to the cruise.  I am from Austin, TX and my wife is from Costa Rica where we were living.  My wife's daughter just moved to Malaga and we are currently living with her as part of our 2023 nomadic experience.  We are looking forward to our second transatlantic cruise and will be visiting family in the United States over the summer.  Then back to Malaga for another 90 days.

 

Best Regards,

Vickie and Bill

[Gbaladad]

8 hours ago, bill__houston said:

Looking forward to the cruise.  I am from Austin, TX and my wife is from Costa Rica where we were living.  My wife's daughter just moved to Malaga and we are currently living with her as part of our 2023 nomadic experience.  We are looking forward to our second transatlantic cruise and will be visiting family in the United States over the summer.  Then back to Malaga for another 90 days.

 

Best Regards,

Vickie and Bill

That’s fantastic! Looking forward meeting you guys. My next adventure will be Costa Rica! 

[cruising forever]

Looks like I'm overdue for another updated list ~ here ya go!

 

Mik0227    

SCOOBY3015                                  mid-Michigan

Fergie33972                                    Virginia

TravelerK           Karen               originally Butler, PA/now Alexandria, VA

belkin                                          Fort Myers, FL

LuvtoCruise50    Tad & Angie                 Georgia

Bily                 Allen & Bev                Southern Alberta, Canada

Repogirl49          ulieG                       Texas

Bluejays29                                     Ontario

maryann2                                       Vancouver, B,C,

nwcruiselover    Nancy & Vince                Seattle area

redrn13                                        Cedar Springs, MI

JoseyP                                         New York City

Movingimages                                          Laredo, TX

Edam               Ed & Pam                  Orlando & Asheville, NC

Lyttleone1977                                  SW middle part of the “mitten”

4iCX                                            Baltimore, MD

Njsonja                                        The Villages, FL

RoadTravelled                                  Dallas, TX

Varnar                                                Kentucky

eaglecruiser2016

nmarsh             Nancy                     Oakland, ME

Jim02351                                      Murrells Inlet, SC

MNM1011                                      Central Illinois

DKNYC        Denise aka Denny               New York City

Kmptamale72

Lettienets   Lettie or Loretta                 Hamilton, ON

Froufie      Janet                             Ottowa, Canada

gortfamily                                      NC

abodom68                                      Statesboro, GA

louzan

Incognito1

avd79                                          Toronto, Canada

Debiwood                                       Orlando, FL

DoeCO      Deb & Scott                              Colorado

SKNG Cruisers   Steve & Sharon                     Ocala, FL

Gbaladad                                       Carson, CA

PennyNC    

Jazzybaz                                       Saskatchewan, Canada

JeriB                                           Minnesota

SabrinaSmith45  Sabrina & Lawrence         Georgia

cruisedivas          Linda                      Glen Dale, MD, NY & DC

cruisinhabsfan                                  Montreal

tonythewop                                     Montreal

Dtredennick     Bill & Debera                 Celina, TX

freezincold                                     Ottowa

cruising forever    Pris & Jim                 Columbia, SC & Denver, CO

Little Dog                                      Canada

gentlehyena  Tere & Larry                            Buckhead (near Hot-lanta), GA

Jeffruit     Jeff & Leesa  6241                    Cortland Manor, NY(40 mi n of Pier 88)

sunshine002        Karen                      NYC

Pittgreg      Addie & Greg Smith                    Los Angeles, CA (celebrating Addie’s “Sweet 16”

andypeters   and wife                         Ocala, FL

HBEEK1975  Hans & Bonnie                   Orlando, FL

melsmax                                       VA

WI-TX      Linda                             Whitewright, TX

bill_houston  Vickie & Bill                      Costa Rica & Austin, TX

[WI-TX]

On 3/31/2023 at 11:38 AM, WI-TX said:

Hi Everyone. I am Linda, I booked this in January this year. First visit to this Forum. I have a lot to read and catch up on. I am a Solo Cruiser. Lost my husband 2 years ago to lung cancer. He was my best friend and favorite travel partner. Prefer to travel solo since. Do enjoy these groups. I always find interesting info.

 

 

I live in Texoma area of Texas. In a small community but close enough to Dallas to enjoy the shows.

 

[East<>coaster]

My wife and I will be onboard for this Trans-Atlantic. Second crossing but first time coming from Europe. We want to see how the time change impacts us coming back (gaining vs loosing). Also, great ports of call. We have travelled with Carnival many times and I hope the weather and seas of the Atlantic are great for us all.

[cruising forever]

Here's the latest update.............

 

Mik0227    

SCOOBY3015                                  mid-Michigan

Fergie33972                                    Virginia

TravelerK           Karen               originally Butler, PA/now Alexandria, VA

belkin                                          Fort Myers, FL

LuvtoCruise50    Tad & Angie                 Georgia

Bily                 Allen & Bev                Southern Alberta, Canada

Repogirl49          ulieG                       Texas

Bluejays29                                     Ontario

maryann2                                       Vancouver, B,C,

nwcruiselover    Nancy & Vince                Seattle area

redrn13                                        Cedar Springs, MI

JoseyP                                         New York City

Movingimages                                          Laredo, TX

Edam               Ed & Pam                  Orlando & Asheville, NC

Lyttleone1977                                  SW middle part of the “mitten”

4iCX                                            Baltimore, MD

Njsonja                                        The Villages, FL

RoadTravelled                                  Dallas, TX

Varnar                                                Kentucky

eaglecruiser2016

nmarsh             Nancy                     Oakland, ME

Jim02351                                      Murrells Inlet, SC

MNM1011                                      Central Illinois

DKNYC        Denise aka Denny               New York City

Kmptamale72

Lettienets   Lettie or Loretta                 Hamilton, ON

Froufie      Janet                             Ottowa, Canada

gortfamily                                      NC

abodom68                                      Statesboro, GA

louzan

Incognito1

avd79                                          Toronto, Canada

Debiwood                                       Orlando, FL

DoeCO      Deb & Scott                              Colorado

SKNG Cruisers   Steve & Sharon                     Ocala, FL

Gbaladad                                       Carson, CA

PennyNC    

Jazzybaz                                       Saskatchewan, Canada

JeriB                                           Minnesota

SabrinaSmith45  Sabrina & Lawrence         Georgia

cruisedivas          Linda                      Glen Dale, MD, NY & DC

cruisinhabsfan                                  Montreal

tonythewop                                     Montreal

Dtredennick     Bill & Debera                 Celina, TX

freezincold                                     Ottowa

cruising forever    Pris & Jim                 Columbia, SC & Denver, CO

Little Dog                                      Canada

gentlehyena  Tere & Larry                            Buckhead (near Hot-lanta), GA

Jeffruit     Jeff & Leesa  6241                    Cortland Manor, NY(40 mi n of Pier 88)

sunshine002        Karen                      NYC

Pittgreg      Addie & Greg Smith                    Los Angeles, CA (celebrating Addie’s “Sweet 16”

andypeters   and wife                         Ocala, FL

HBEEK1975  Hans & Bonnie                   Orlando, FL

melsmax                                       VA

WI-TX      Linda & Jerry                    Whitewright, TX

bill_houston  Vickie & Bill                      Costa Rica & Austin, TX

East<>coaster    w/wife                       Nova Scotia

[maryann2]

On 3/25/2023 at 7:00 AM, TravelerK said:

 

That sounds great.  They told me 5-7 weeks.  The problem is my situation wasn't treated as a renewal.  Since I lost my previous one, I had to start over with the ton of documentation.  And one of the pieces of documentation was supposed to be an official, unexpired, photo ID.  I don't have any other photo ID; my passport was all I had.  I'm hoping they decide a stupid old lady deserves a break.

 

One piece of good news:  As expected, my travel insurance denied my claims.  But since I bought and paid for the insurance at the time of booking, Carnival will give me a 75% FCC that I can apply to a couple future cruises.  So I'm not totally out the money.

 

Karen

Sorry to hear about your lost passport and consequently cancelled Miracle cruise Karen. What a shock.

Glad that Carnival insurance gets you 75% back as FCC.

Hope your new passport arrives soon.

[DTredennick]

On 3/31/2023 at 11:38 AM, WI-TX said:

Hi Everyone. I am Linda, I booked this in January this year. First visit to this Forum. I have a lot to read and catch up on. I am a Solo Cruiser. Lost my husband 2 years ago to lung cancer. He was my best friend and favorite travel partner. Prefer to travel solo since. Do enjoy these groups. I always find interesting info.

 

 

Hey Neighbor! Bill and I live in Celina - practically next door to Whitewright. We lived in Sherman for several years before moving here. Welcome.  Should be a great cruise.

[WI-TX]

11 hours ago, DTredennick said:

Hey Neighbor! Bill and I live in Celina - practically next door to Whitewright. We lived in Sherman for several years before moving here. Welcome.  Should be a great cruise.

We'll have to try and meet. I own the Whitewright Treasure Mall in Whitewright Tx. Intersection of Hwy 11, 160, and 69. Been in Whitewright 20 years. Moved from WI. When are you flying over?

[TravelerK]

My new passport arrived - earlier than expected.  I am a happy camper.

 

Now I can start thinking about what all I want to bring with me on the cruise.  Got a brand new suitcase and duffel bag carryon.

 

Ship looks beautiful.  I am so ready to cruise again.

 

Karen

[SabrinaSmith45]

Praise God!!!! So glad it came early. 

[nwcruiselover]

14 hours ago, TravelerK said:

My new passport arrived - earlier than expected.  I am a happy camper.

 

Now I can start thinking about what all I want to bring with me on the cruise.  Got a brand new suitcase and duffel bag carryon.

 

Ship looks beautiful.  I am so ready to cruise again.

 

Karen

I’m so glad to hear the good news!

[Little Dog]

On 3/26/2023 at 4:00 PM, cruising forever said:

Sorry it took me a while to update.........been busy traveling.........

Mik0227    

SCOOBY3015                               mid-Michigan

Fergie33972                                  Virginia

TravelerK           Karen                   originally Butler, PA, now Alexandria, VA

belkin                                              Fort Myers, FL

LuvtoCruise50    Tad & Angie          Georgia

Bily                 Allen & Bev             Southern Alberta, Canada

Repogirl49          ulieG                  Texas

Bluejays29                                    Ontario

maryann2                                       Vancouver, B,C,

nwcruiselover    Nancy & Vince         Seattle area

redrn13                                 Cedar Springs, MI

JoseyP                                  New York City

Movingimages                                   Laredo, TX

Edam               Ed & Pam           Orlando & Asheville, NC

Lyttleone1977                           SW middle part of the “mitten”

4iCX                                     Baltimore, MD

Njsonja                                 The Villages, FL

RoadTravelled                           Dallas, TX

Varnar                                         Kentucky

eaglecruiser2016

nmarsh             Nancy              Oakland, ME

Jim02351                               Murrells Inlet, SC

MNM1011                               Central Illinois

DKNYC        Denise aka Denny        New York City

Kmptamale72

Lettienets   Lettie or Loretta          Hamilton, ON

Froufie      Janet                      Ottowa, Canada

gortfamily                               NC

abodom68                               Statesboro, GA

louzan

Incognito1

avd79                                   Toronto, Canada

Debiwood                                Orlando, FL

DoeCO      Deb & Scott                       Colorado

SKNG Cruisers   Steve & Sharon              Ocala, FL

Gbaladad                                Carson, CA

PennyNC    

Jazzybaz                                Saskatchewan, Canada

JeriB                                    Minnesota

SabrinaSmith45  Sabrina & Lawrence  Georgia

cruisedivas          Linda               Glen Dale, MD, NY & DC

cruisinhabsfan                           Montreal

tonythewop                              Montreal

Dtredennick     Bill & Debera          Celina, TX

freezincold                              Ottowa

cruising forever    Pris & Jim          Columbia, SC & Denver, CO

Little Dog                               Canada

gentlehyena  Tere & Larry                     Buckhead (near Hot-lanta), GA

Jeffruit     Jeff & Leesa  6241                Cortland Manor, NY (40 mi n of Pier 88)

sunshine002        Karen                         NYC

 

[bill__houston]

I do not see our names on the list anymore.  We are Vickie and Bill.  My wife is from Costa Rica.

I am from Austin, TX but grew up near New York City.  Our daughter has moved to Malaga, Spain where we have been since February.

[mik0227]

Greetings from south MS, I have a quick question for those that have cruised this itinerary before. We are US passport holders and will be flying in a week before the cruise to bcn, Are there any visa requirements for this cruise and the ports.  At one time I thought Canada had a visa or visa exemption requirement, but that may not be needed for cruise passengers.