Amadeus, APT, Mag. Europe, power points etc

[jimsmith]

Thanks everybody who replies to blogs in a informative manner. I am delighted to read just the info I'm after [eg food, extras, etc}

Wife & I are 'doing' the Magnificent Europe in late October 08 - Budapest to Amsterdam. Flying ex Australia then BA Singapore -Heathrow -Budapest.

 

That's a worry - looking at the foul-up at Terminal 5 at Heathrow at the moment. I hope they will have it sorted by October!

 

Anybody have any trouble using their laptops in the cabins? I understand that the power supply is 210 - in Aust its 240 and I wonder if that will be a problem.

How about email?

 

I think european plugs are about 2 or 3 pins about the size of a thick toothpick, but I have seen plugs the size of a pencil. So I can bring a suitable plug - would like to know which is provided.

 

I think we will be travelling on the 'new' boat Amalegro.

 

I have spoken to someone who did that tour (Oct07) who was delighted. :)

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jimsmith,

 

Check your laptop! There should be some sort of label indicating what power suppy is suitable (110 - 240V, 50-60Hz). Usually all laptops are o.k. with 230V. If the sign is only saying 110V you need a step-down converter.

 

Power outlets are round recessed outlets with for plugs with two round prongs looking like this .

 

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[kuldalai]

Go to any good Travel Agent in Australia and find their stand of Korjo travel accessories. Look for a pack of 3 or 4 electrical adapters and they will match the standard Aus 240v three pin plug with any foreign plug encountered around the world including on cruise ships and boats . Problem fixed.

 

All AMA.............. boats have Internet acess available on board (pay basis). On the newer boats all cabins have internet access . Check with APT before departing . Ditto check with APT re precise on board voltage.

[steamboats]

jimsmith,

 

Didn´t see you´re from Australia.. Your laptop definitely should be o.k. with 230V.

 

All Amadeus Waterways ships do have an incabin entertainment system including internet access and also WiFi. Last I heard is that they don´t charge anything anymore (they used to charge for internet access in their first season introducing the Amadagio). But anyway as it´s a sattelite connection it´s not very reliable and pretty slow.

 

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[jimsmith]

Thanks to all who replied.

 

I intend to bring 6 kangaroos, 2 wombats and a Koala - do you think that will be a problem?

 

:p

 

Jim Smith

[Chesie]

Thanks everybody who replies to blogs in a informative manner. I am delighted to read just the info I'm after [eg food, extras, etc}

Wife & I are 'doing' the Magnificent Europe in late October 08 - Budapest to Amsterdam. Flying ex Australia then BA Singapore -Heathrow -Budapest.

 

That's a worry - looking at the foul-up at Terminal 5 at Heathrow at the moment. I hope they will have it sorted by October!

 

Anybody have any trouble using their laptops in the cabins? I understand that the power supply is 210 - in Aust its 240 and I wonder if that will be a problem.

How about email?

 

I think european plugs are about 2 or 3 pins about the size of a thick toothpick, but I have seen plugs the size of a pencil. So I can bring a suitable plug - would like to know which is provided.

 

I think we will be travelling on the 'new' boat Amalegro.

 

I have spoken to someone who did that tour (Oct07) who was delighted. :)

 

We were on the Amadagio last year Amsterdam/Budapest. We had internet access in our cabin. $5.00 per hour, back then. Slow but hey it was communication!

 

We absolutly loved the ship, staff and ports. You will throughly enjoy the trip.

 

Chesie

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I intend to bring 6 kangaroos, 2 wombats and a Koala - do you think that will be a problem?

 

I guess DD and her classmate will take them :D . Her classmate did choose Australia as topic for her frist presentation (5 min, 2nd grade). So she needs some "objects" to show around.

 

I do have two little stuffed koalas from my late aunt. Real fur. If you want to bring them alive, we have a great zoo at Munich :D . I just don´t know whether we can grow enough food for the koalas over here.

 

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