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2 hours ago, notamermaid said:

Would be lovely if you could see that. It will be very busy in Koblenz on that day. As regards the sailing - the captain will have to stick to special regulations on that day as the river will be busy, too. I think there will be an NfB, meaning a(n online) notification will be published for river traffic.

 

Have a great cruise.

 

notamermaid

 

Thank you, notamermaid.  Yes, this is my big fear.  That the local river authorities will require the big cruise ships to "clear out" before the festivities to begin.  I know it is a long shot, but a long shot is better than none at all. . . .

2 hours ago, Kenster said:

I’m sure he’d be happy to cooperate IF… locking and docking schedules down river allow.  He’ll need to plan that well ahead of time so speak to him and/or the CD as soon as you get onboard.  
 

Hope it works out for you. Any idea what the current itinerary is? If you’re only talking about an hour or two, it might be possible. If you need a several hours delay, it’s unlikely. 

Thank you, Kenster.  Yep, I raised this issue when I booked last year.  The agent responded that I should raise it again, as we get closer, and to mention it again once on board.  We shall see!

- ww

Thanks, first, to FuelScience for creating this "All Things Avalon" forum.

My wife and I will be traveling on the Active & Discovery On The Rhine (Northbound), departing Basel on 08, August, 2023.  Not much to say here, now, other than looking forward to meeting anyone else traveling on that cruise.

Actually, there is one thing . . . .  We will be in Koblenz the same day as a "Rhine in Flames" fireworks display that evening.  Sure would be nice if we could talk the Captain and Crew into a later departure . . .

Thanks, all.!

- ww

No topless sunbathing on the ships. Orient Beach in St. Marten is topless optional, but not full nude.

Orient Beach on St. Martin is clothing optional (Google for details). Years ago, we sunbathed nude at the north shore beaches in the National Park on St. John's, USVI (a short ferry ride from St. Thomas). It is my understanding that the park rangers have been discouraging this lately (Google search). If so, that is unfortunate, it is lovely there.