Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #176 Share Posted April 30 It is an interesting docking position as we are very close to the end of the airport's very short runway. It is a commercial port and very busy but it would be possible to walk to Casemates Square in about 15/20 mins. Today a shuttle service was provided and the cost was £2 or €3 each directionto Casemates Square. I understand from a fellow cruiser that a taxi was charging €20 each direction. The taxis held 8 so if you are a group of 7 or 8 it is better to use a taxi instead of waiting for a shuttle (which are the same 8 seater vans as used by the taxis!) Many of the stores were closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Stores accept euro at an acceptable rate as well as British Pounds. The rate offered for usd was not so attractive. $1.30 = £1 €1.15 = £1 No rate offers for Loonies 🤔 Their is a "duty free shop" in the cruise terminal (and free wifi) but prices are cheaper in the town. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #177 Share Posted April 30 I got a good laugh this morning when I received a text message on my phone saying "welcome to Spain" and a few minutes later a message saying "welcome to Gibraltar" followed a few more minutes later with "welcome to Spain" again. And so it went on until I realised that when I was on the starboard side of the ship, which was docked facing the town, I would receive the "welcome to Gibraltar" message, but when I moved to the port side, which is facing the Spanish mainland town of Algeciris, I would receive the "welcome to Spain" message. Politics at play. 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #178 Share Posted April 30 On a more serious note, here are today's menus MDR Dinner Lido Lunch Lido Dinner Lido Late Snack 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #179 Share Posted April 30 Here are the files north_europe_dr_menu_07_reformat.pdf m9-day9-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf baltic_themed_dinner.pdf day_2_lido_late_snack (1).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted April 30 #180 Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, VMax1700 said: Here are the files north_europe_dr_menu_07_reformat.pdf 224.9 kB · 2 downloads m9-day9-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf 101.98 kB · 3 downloads baltic_themed_dinner.pdf 176.86 kB · 3 downloads day_2_lido_late_snack (1).pdf 104.08 kB · 2 downloads Thank you for posting the menus. I’m seeing some interesting new items that I can’t wait to try on the Rotterdam next week. I saw baba ghanoush on there…. my favorite! 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #181 Share Posted April 30 I nearly forgot to post the Daily. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted April 30 Author #182 Share Posted April 30 For future cruisers here is the current laundry prices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted May 1 #183 Share Posted May 1 14 hours ago, VMax1700 said: No rate offers for Loonies 🤔 😧 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acis Posted May 1 #184 Share Posted May 1 It's been wonderful to get all this information, thank you! Could you let me know if the port talks are being televised? Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjpeace Posted May 1 #185 Share Posted May 1 We are needing to cancel our private tour tomorrow with Spain Day Tours. Already paid company. Just sent company an email. If interested, wexare in cabin 5187. Barb snd Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #186 Share Posted May 1 5 hours ago, acis said: It's been wonderful to get all this information, thank you! Could you let me know if the port talks are being televised? Thanks again! I have not noticed that they are being televised, either live or delayed tx. If i see the CD around i will ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #187 Share Posted May 1 Wednesday 1st May At sea off coast of Portugal. Sea day. Here is our position earlier this morning 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #188 Share Posted May 1 (edited) A sea day so lunch is avalable in both MDR and Pinnacle Grill. MDR Lunch menu Edited May 1 by VMax1700 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #189 Share Posted May 1 MDR Dinner menu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren and John Posted May 1 #190 Share Posted May 1 Hi. A note to Navybikermom: the food has been great, but for some reason the babaganoush serving size would fit into a thimble. Just a heads up to ask about the size in advance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybikermom Posted May 1 #191 Share Posted May 1 1 minute ago, Lauren and John said: Hi. A note to Navybikermom: the food has been great, but for some reason the babaganoush serving size would fit into a thimble. Just a heads up to ask about the size in advance! Thank you - I will order more! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #192 Share Posted May 1 Pinnacle Grill lunch menu Sea days only and additional cost $19 + 18% sc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #193 Share Posted May 1 )Today in Lido. Lunch menu Dinner menu Late Night Snack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #194 Share Posted May 1 Here are the varios files lunch_menu_04 (1).pdf north_europe_dr_menu_08_reformat.pdf pinnacle_grill_lunch_menu_winter_2024_en_navigator_1_.pdf m11-day11-_lido_lunch_north_europe.pdf m11-day11-_lido_dinner_north_europe.pdf day_4_lido_late_snack (1).pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #195 Share Posted May 1 An observation on the menus. This is a 14 day sailing and there would seem to be 14 different menus for Lido lunch, lido dinner and MDR dinner. The lido late snack appears to be a 7 day rotation. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #196 Share Posted May 1 The bathrobe price is now $55, but still a great way to use up non refundable OBC and having pleasant memories 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #197 Share Posted May 1 Today's specials at Lido Lunch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted May 1 Author #198 Share Posted May 1 Today's bread pudding 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted May 1 #199 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, VMax1700 said: The bathrobe price is now $55, but still a great way to use up non refundable OBC and having pleasant memories They are very nice. Hopefully you ordered with enough time to get your robe monogrammed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acis Posted May 1 #200 Share Posted May 1 Thanks! I noticed on our last cruise in January, the shore excursions talk was available for in-room viewing at any time, but not the port talks. I guess it depends on the $$$ generated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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