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Channel 4 out of Washington,DC just said Carnival was moving their operations to Norfolk, Virginia. That is all they said.

If you wave your Medallion to a slot machine, you decide how much money you want on that machine.  If you do that and still have money on that machine and want to quit,  can you print out a payslip or does it go back on the Medallion? Have never used the Medallion and would rather not take cash. Thanks!

Does anyone know what the minimum bet on Crap tables on the Regal Princess?  Thanks!!

6 hours ago, KKB said:

It is NOT a HOHO--you will be going to some fairly remote areas & I saw no other buses on the entire tour.

We did not stop at Skara Brae but we did stop at Ring of Brodgar & had time to walk around & take pics. I have not other pics from that tour but we saw a lot of the area & the  driver gave us lots of info on the area. We then wandered Kirkwall--a lovely little seaside town.

Did you have a difficult time getting tickets that morning?

Can you use your Medallion to buy chips at the tables? I know you can use the Medallion at the slots. If so, is there an extra charge to do this? 
Thanks!

Thanks everyone!

Has anyone used Princess Gift Cards for buying OBC before the cruise? I saw that you can buy OBC online but wasn’t sure I could use gift cards.

Thanks!!

We are planning on booking London Eye tickets for early Tuesday evening in late April. Do you feel it is necessary to get Fast Track tickets or are regular tickets ok?  Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

We are taking this cruise in May, 2024.  Does the tender process to South Queensferry from the Regal Princess go quickly? Trying to arrange a taxi pickup. Thanks so much.

2 hours ago, John Bull said:

Probably better to jump on a ho-ho as soon as you've checked into your hotel.  You can then relax on the bus getting an over-view for about 2 1/2 hrs (or longer if you doze off 😏)

 

Different ho-ho operators have different add-ons, but all have the same main tourist route. The only time you'll have to get off is if you want to see Buckingham Palace - buses aren't allowed past the front so you have to walk around the corner from the bus stop & then catch the next ho-ho.. 

Use a ho-ho operator that sells 24-hour tickets (rather than "day" tickets), you can complete or partially repeat the route next morning. But don't bother with 48-hour tickets - ho-hos are great for the overview and commentary but ridiculously slow for transportation for inside visits to the sights. The Tube (London's metro) is waaaay quicker

 

JB 🙂

Thanks John Bull. I read your posts and value your information. It is our first time to London and want to cram as much as possible in 3 days!!

Hi, 

We will be arriving in London on a Tuesday morning before our cruise on Friday. Planning a short rest at our hotel before we start out Tuesday afternoon to beginning looking around the city.  If we start out on the Double Decker Bus and stay on it, what will the traffic be like starting at 3pm? I thought this would give us an overview of the city.  Looking for opinions and ideas for anything to organize our time before the cruise.

Thanks, Cindy

Thanks for the review. We are going there with Native Tour the end of January!

24 minutes ago, KKB said:

Bought tickets at tourist center.

just be early—not sure everyone got tix

Thanks! 

On 12/28/2023 at 3:37 PM, KKB said:

Did this in May & it was a terrific tour.

Wanting to take friends & DH in April.

Whatsinport.com no longer lists the T11 specifically.

Here is the link to Stagecoach's routes: file:///Users/kristinbunde/Downloads/All%20Bus%20Routes.pdf

Can anyone help me--we are there Sunday April 28.

Will we be able to do a similar tour?

If so, can you tell my which bus/route to take?

Thanks!

When you did the tour, did you go to the Visitor Center to get the bus? Did you buy your ticket on the bus? No reservations needed?

Thanks!!

Has anyone booked the shore excursion with Toucan Tours to the Mayan Ruins from the port? Thanks for any info!

On 8/30/2023 at 2:38 PM, Cruisemungus said:

Wife and I did the cave tubing with Butt's Up but not the zip line. Big John, the tour guide and another younger guy, met us at the cruise port exit and escorted us to a waiting bus. The bus ride through the country took about 45 minutes. There was about a 30 minute hike to get to the put in point where we had to cross a stream/streams twice so hard sneakers, crocks, or water shoes with a harder sole are best (not flip flops or water socks/shoes). We didn't have to carry our tubes on the hike, which was nice. They were waiting for us at the river, along with life vests (not that you really need them).They provided a place to change with rest rooms and lunch afterwards. They took great care of us and provided a fun and wonderful experience. They watch the time and make sure you get back on time to catch a tender. We would recommend them.

On 8/30/2023 at 2:38 PM, Cruisemungus said:

Wife and I did the cave tubing with Butt's Up but not the zip line. Big John, the tour guide and another younger guy, met us at the cruise port exit and escorted us to a waiting bus. The bus ride through the country took about 45 minutes. There was about a 30 minute hike to get to the put in point where we had to cross a stream/streams twice so hard sneakers, crocks, or water shoes with a harder sole are best (not flip flops or water socks/shoes). We didn't have to carry our tubes on the hike, which was nice. They were waiting for us at the river, along with life vests (not that you really need them).They provided a place to change with rest rooms and lunch afterwards. They took great care of us and provided a fun and wonderful experience. They watch the time and make sure you get back on time to catch a tender. We would recommend them.

Think we might book this. Few questions. How long did the entire tour last? Where did you put your belongings while you were on the tour?  Thanks

21 hours ago, fruitmachine said:

There are usually taxis at the pier in South Queensferry, but (especially if you want to stay for any time) the cost will quite possibly be much higher than booking a taxi from St Andrews to come and pick you up and return you to South Queensferry at the end of your visit.  You could also mix and match Uber to get to St Andrews and a St Andrews taxi to return (you won't normally get an Uber in St Andrews).

 

The public transport alternative is by train to Leuchars.  The station is a short (but steep) uphill walk from the pier and a very simple (normally same platform) change of train.  When you arrive in Leuchars, you can catch a local bus or taxi for the 5 miles to St Andrews.  Here's a typical route on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/AjHuyabrpHhNgvzJ9

 

 

Thanks so much for your help. Reserved St. Andrews Taxi and they were very helpful!

I am interested in how to get from Edinburgh Port to Old Course at St. Andrews. Princess has an excursion but it is stays at the course only  1 hr 15 minutes. I found a private excursion but it is for 7 people and we have 3. Are there taxis at the port??? All we are interested in is transportation to and from. Any suggestions are appreciated. 

Has anyone done the excursion Trikes Cozumel? We did Trikes Aruba and loved it. 
Thanks!!

Looking for ideas for Shore Excursions? Has anyone used Belize Cruise Excursions??

thanks so much

3 minutes ago, Meander Ingwa said:

highly rated on Google review, which is my go to.  They have an elevator, which is a real plus in older building.  I like serviced apartments for longer stays.  This is good to keep in mind for the future, thank you.   Great location to a busy neighborhood with tons of options.  Stroll through Borough  Market then go in to Southwark Cathedral for evensong and perhaps see Hodge the Cat.  Plus you are not far from the National Theatre where there is usually something worth checking out.  COnvenient also to the south bank river walk, which makes for a fantastic evening stroll.  Doing so on a rising full moon, doesnt get much better

Thanks so much!!

3 hours ago, gnome12 said:

Which port? There are multiple locations for Edinburgh.

I believe we tender into Queensferry.

Looking for ideas for transportation, both ways, from port to St. Andrews. Any ideas?

Just now, Harters said:

I also don't know the Marlin but it is in a great location. I've stayed in that area on three occasions, while doing research at the War Museum. 

 

By the by, Google says it's "serviced apartments" rather than a hotel. 

They have both but thanks for the information!

8 minutes ago, John Bull said:

I don't know the hotel, but the location is very good.

Five minute walk to the Imperial War Museum.

Ten minutes walk to the nearest ho-on bus stop.

A ten-minute walk to Waterloo station (trains to Southampton) and Waterloo East (for Dover).

The River Thames and Westminster Bridge less than ten minutes (London Eye and river cruises, and the other side of the bridge Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Churchill's War Rooms and the multiple sights up Whitehall to Trafalgar Square). 

And for more-distant sights a tube (London's exceptionally extensive metro system) station across the road from the hotel

 

JB 🙂

Thank you so much John. Planning is a little overwhelming!!