Dizzycruiser63

Just thought I'd put this out there, being the rather excited person I am waiting to go on my cruise. I thought I would check how full it was, on doing so noticed a sharp price drop. We had originally booked a deluxe balcony stateroom, noticing price drop I rang RCI asking how much it would be to be moved to a superior balcony stateroom. No problem at all and also received a £225.00 refund also 20% off drinks package, might be worth checking it out.

Thanks everyone for really helpful tips, John Bull your reply made us laugh about Pisa, yes we are docking in Le Spezia lol. We shall buck our ideas up and do plenty of research. I don't think I can cope with train journey into Rome so shall leave the city itself for a longer break than a day. We are going the middle of July and although I love hot weather will have to be selective on visits as I know temperature will be high.

That's out general idea, but one place we docked at was very industrial and we're lucky to be able to board the coach into town. Don't want to be caught out again

We have only been on a couple of cruises and managed to do our own excursions, was just wondering if we can manage to do the same visiting Europe, we are visiting Cannes, ..Pisa, Rome, Santorini, Athens, Kusadasi and Valletta. We would like to see some of the sights but are happier to wander around doing our own thing and not travel for hours whilst on shore, enjoy a spot of lunch then probably head back on board. Any hints or tips much appreciated.

I love packing for my holidays, cram as much as I can in with plenty of shoes. I like a different out fit for each night plus a few extra just in case. Admittedly quite a few things come home unworn but that's all part of the fun of holidays

hi we are cruising from Barcelona on Brilliance, we are on a 12 night cruise and have been quoted £940 approx for the two of us including gratuities . this is for the premium package. Going by UK city prices and also European cities we think this is a good deal for us. we aren't huge drinkers but like a couple of beers round pool and same on a night with maybe a couple of g&t. so hopefully will get our money's worth. Friends have done the same and said the found it good value.

Thanks very much, like to be organised. Feel a bit worried as we have booked everything independently so fingers crossed.

Sorry in advance, I'm sure this has been asked many times before, if cruise is due to leave Barcelona at 5pm what time roughly can we board? It's Royal Caribbean, we need to check out of hotel around 11am, so was wondering how long we would be hanging around for,