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We used to use it from Birmingham to Soton then they changed the times so our train from Preston didnt get to Birmingham in time. It was fine and they even have decent luggage space. Having said that we still went the day before sailing so had to factor in the hotel and evening meals so worked out the similar price to the coach. Main drawback would have to be Rail Strikes if you book to get early fair they only need 2 weeks to call a strike and if that happens to hit your travel day its probably too late to get a coach. Though from manchester you could get national express?

Can I assume you have viewed the website ? if not I think this is maybe the one you are thinking of - I believe there are others, but I am not local to London. https://londonpass.com/en It is useful as it gives ideas to use a 1,2, or 3 day pass ( if you have the stamina !!) It also shows the entry fees for the attractions so you can decide if it is better value to do where you want separately or buy the pass. London can be tiring! From a quick look at Westminster Abbey and your specific question: https://londonpass.com/en/london-attractions/westminster-abbey Getting in Enter via the North Green, which runs between the Abbey and Broad Sanctuary. Before entering the Abbey, you will pass through security/bag check. On busy days, it might be necessary to continue queuing after security. Your passes will be scanned and validated at a ticket booth inside the Abbey and you will be issued with a paper ticket as proof of admission. Please note Pass customers do not need to pre-book but admission to the Abbey is always subject to availability. At busy times, you might be asked to wait for the next available time slot. For more information, please visit the Westminster Abbey website.

What does the Princess transfer say it does? - It is not too far from the coach station to any of the piers and there are taxis.

Are you flying in and sailing the same day? This https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/faq/questions/online-checkin-boarding-pass-completion suggests you can check in on line on the website up until 48 hours before and that you will have had a notification when check in opens. Failing that you can check in using the app up until 1 hour before scheduled the sailing time. I am sure if you got to the dock 2 or 3 hours before sailing time someone would help with check in however you would need all the documentation with the info they require.

It does look very pedestrianised . What transport are you meeting? its a short walk to the light railway. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Greenwich+Pier+Busy+passenger+dock+on+the+Thames/Greenwich+station,+London/@51.482682,-0.0111688,17z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x4876029ad044ade7:0x6a36bdd4214deb32!2m2!1d-0.009385!2d51.484028!1m5!1m1!1s0x48760288cae85867:0xbf14d505398fa51c!2m2!1d-0.013361!2d51.4780469!3e3?entry=ttu

I have seen several roll calls for cruises that are now being cancelled due to the problems In and around Israel and the Suez Canal. These Roll calls just seem to grind to a halt and are left - After a certain period could they not be cancelled? They are cluttering up the calendar when trying locate new cruises.

Hi @chris301up you seem to be following this thread rather than the other so hope this finds you. Having got transport to the ship sorted if you post which cruise you are on we may be able to point you to a "Roll Call" thread where, if it is well supported, you might get some useful tips on the places you visit.

Just as a further thought/warning the eavesway coaches have most of the seats up 4 or5 steps. They only have 2 seats downstairs and you would need to check if they are available before booking, if that would be a problem.

Hi Welcome to cruise critic. We have gone with Eavesway travel once and it was excellent and have booked with them again. We book direct not through the ship. Here is a link to the Princess/P&O which might give an idea of prices and pickup points. They only do transfer for specific cruise lines and you need to get the right one. I could give a more accurate reply if you said which cruise. https://www.eaveswaytravel.com/po-princess-timetables-2024 We have started to use them due mainly to the Rail strikes. There is another firm Intercruises but have not used them. Train wise its not too difficult there is a Cross Country train that goes from Manchester direct to Southampton Via Birmingham ( I think it stops at New St and the Airport one) https://www.google.com/search?q=trains from Birmingham to Southampton April 4 WE used that a couple of times but the times changed and the trains from Preston to Birmingham didnt match well with the cross country train. They seemed to have more luggage space than Avanti.

If you include Euston as a central London station that is not quite true. I find the steps in the Underground quite a nightmare and would rather take a bus to Waterloo when heading for Southampton than negotiate them with a suitcase - even worse on the return.! All the money they have spent over the years on Euston and still they dont have access to the Underground platforms. Its disgraceful.

Thanks for the replies, I was hoping someone who had been there done that might respond. It doesnt affect me a lot but some on the cruise are hoping to get a real early start to try and catch the morning plane from Anchorage. Its a 7 day crossing from Japan so its a long flight to get officers on the ship. I have experienced officers being on board for shorter routes and did wonder. We do get there at 00.30 so yes they could get officials there from Anchorage but what time does the tunnel open? or maybe they are allowed through at any time. I will post back when I have been 🙂

ok - I am out of ideas, hope you have success in finding the records or "no record held " and you get to go on your cruise.

NY eh looks a bit difficult : https://newyork.recordspage.org/arrest-criminal-records/?gclid=CjwKCAiA8NKtBhBtEiwAq5aX2PbBMQvU9FciW5nSgngukH76WG5LXpRdSL--KM0RoMfUW9z0ijj1thoCyRsQAvD_BwE

Well I never knew that 🙂 How about this https://ourpublicrecords.org/public-records/ if you have not tried. They only found 23 people that fit my name and age ?? I dont have a record that shows , not that I was expecting one.

I am sure this must have been asked before but cant find it. We are on a cruise from Japan to Whittier Alaska which will be our first entry on this trip into the US. Having spent several hours on a first entry to the US in Boston last year I am wondering what they will do in Whittier where I would assume the authorities will not have the manpower available. Second and third ports are Sitka and Juneau then we are back into Canada. Anyone know?