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Anyone completely confirmed that this is the case and cocktails are now included in the Brindiamo drinks package.

It says includes cocktails when you book it up and hover over the package, but I have not seen this updated anywhere else yet.

Im hoping that they just haven't updated this on their website yet and probably won't until its been changed over officially.

Just a bit annoying when you want clear cut answers on something which should be straight forward.

A tourist map, which you can collect from the main city gate entrance tourist office

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On of the city maps placed at the city side entrances.

Appreciate these great follow-ups. YES, it is a wonderful question as to how much (or how little) to do in and around Kotor.

 

 

 

Personal choice!! Nice to have these options and consider them ahead.

Thanks Terry, useful points to consider. Time to do more research and consider our options. I did this little map of Kotor of points to try and help with this.

Thinking about it now and the time we have here. Perhaps walking through the town before a trip to Budva could work for us.

Is there anything I'm missing which is glaringly obvious?

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Thanks so much!

Saw a video of the walk up to the top for the fort. It was a long long walk with so many steps. It has put us off trying it, it doesn't seem very relaxing lol

Think we will all stay together and walk around the old town. Then have a drink in Maximus, a bar on the top of the wall tower or walk along to the beach, depending on time. Seems to be lots of bits to walk about and view in the old town of Kotor. The views from Vrata look great up the mountain from the wall and canal.

From reading other reviews and tours I have put this little highlights map together.

Thought it may be useful perhaps

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One of the best bars in the Evening is the aft Piano bar, mostly songs in English, quiet enough to talk above the music. Although this is known as the wine bar it serves beers & coffee.

Thanks Tenpin, that sounds useful to know [emoji846]

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What a great thread, some lovely pictures Terry, and some thoughtful information. And Tony your video of the trek to the fort is certainly fulfilling.

However I think it has made us realise it may be a bit to much for us.

People, Is there enough in Kotor to walk about and explore for a few hours with a stop or two in the cafes there.

I know there is the main square to visit and cathredral and some scenic walks amongst the town.

Is there enough to do and explore without the walk up to the old fort or visiting Perast or Budva?

Or do we seriously need to look at these options?

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That's an idea Bonnie. I will have to look into it a lot more. Sounds like Kotor can be quite a hike to walk around.

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Cheers Caryl, good to know.

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Thank you both. Will look up the castle

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Found it,

http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=536874

All very positive until your incident which is a shame.

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Having cruised on the Mediterranea in June, its a beautiful ship.

 

Its a great ship, here is a pic of the reception bar area as mentioned by someone, I have scores, I did do a review! .

Thanks Malnik. Could you share a link to your review? I would be very interested in reading this

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Hi all

Searching up the little Italian port of Trieste and I can't find much on these boards.

I just wondered if anyone has been before and have any advice on this port.

From our research online, it looks like we shall go for a stroll around Trieste and enjoy the area.

Is there anywhere apart from the Maritime museum we should visit or an area we should definitely walk to?

Thanks very much

Glenn

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Bonnie, that sounds similar to what we planned.

Does anyone have any advice for us? My father in law would not be able to do a hike and so we want to stay close to port really, unless we can organise easy transportation maybe.

Any thoughts and advice ?

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If you enjoy people watching, the bar near reception is the one to sit in before dinner.

 

Which cruise are you doing?

 

 

 

 

 

Caryl

Thanks Caryl, we do like the theatre shows so will look forward to them. Live music should be live, I agree. So having manufactured backing tracks when they aren't needed is a shame when is happens unless the song really requires it, each to their own. But some live music is better than nothing in many many ways.

People watching is a main part of our evenings so we shall definitely head to the reception bar then, thanks for the tip.

We are doing the islands in the blue eastern med cruise from Venice.

Venice, Trieste, Split, Olympia, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik.

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Thanks all, will have some smart stuff packed away for when it's needed then.

I have ordered the drinks package so that is sorted.

Just need to work out what on the entertainment schedule now and research the ship a bit more.

Thanks for all your answers, it's appreciated, really looking forward to it now.

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Glad to hear it's a favourite too [emoji846]

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Thanks GMT, sounds a nice spot to be lazy with a drink whilst watching the sea. Great, thanks.

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Also are there any good bar spots you would recommend? Hidden gems etc.

Thanks [emoji846]

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Thank you Caryl for such a informative response, that is such a great help. It is much appreciated .

Shame you have to pay for pizza, but from the sounds of it there are always a few options for veggies and the tomato spaghetti will also be a trusted back up!

Is the pasta station just an area of pasta selections to help yourself to, or can you pick you own pasta and sauce and it's made up for you? Just out of interest.

The dress code info is a great help. Saves packing to many suits then!

Great to hear good feedback from someone who has been on the ship. We are looking forward to it.

Thank you for your help.

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Hi All

Off on our third cruise, first with Costa.

My wife is a vegetarian and we wondered what the options were like in the main restaurants and how the buffet is set up. Previously there has been a pizza and pasta station on our other cruises buffet.

Does Costa have something similar on theirs? Being an italian ship we hope there is a pasta station really.

We usually like to dress casually, I can't clearly see any dress code online. I understand for formal nights then nice jeans and a shirt is the minimum for restaurants. But what is expected on the rest of the nights. What have you found it to be like? Is it relaxed around the rest of the ship these times?

Many thanks for any answers. :)

We went Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valetta, Palma.

The cruise was great, a bit choppy between Valetta and Palma but other than that we really enjoyed it.

We tried all the bars and found something to enjoy in each of them. Most had pianos or singers and were nice background music. We stayed in the main Fantasia Bar as here we could people watch everyone on the different floors here taking their pictures with the Swakovski stairs. They are mostly on the same level so I'm sure you will find you favourite after walking around. The Fantasia seats were comfy though :)

The lifts were slow we found. However between the screen on the top deck and the indoor pool there are some doors which take you to two additional lifts which not many people use. We used this to get up and down quite a lot as these were not known by many guests. That's my top tip. Also top deck back of ship is a bar and small pool area. This is quite quiet if your after a bit of relaxation time up top. Enjoy

I have just got off of the Fantasia and I'm afraid they are shower curtains. I'm a big fella and i didn't have to many clingy moments with it. Just be sure to stick it to the side glass panel to prevent it being blown in.

On our excursions we got a mixed bus once with Italians and the tour went through with both languages. Much better than being cancelled, it depends on what cruise you are doing really though for the number of English speaking passengers.