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19 minutes ago, the mice said:

Violet

Very quick because working on a 5 week trip (including 24 day cruise) coming up in October.   You are a bit late in the game to figure out private excursions in some of these ports as they book up early.   Have you joined the roll call for your cruise?

 

Newcastle - we had a long, late port day.   Originally I wanted to take the train to York.   Instead, met another couple, took taxi into Newcastle to save time getting to RR station, train to Durham.  Someone on our roll call put together a private excursion that did part of Hadrian's wall, Durham, Angel of the North.   Probably the best idea for this port.

 

Edinburgh - spent a week based here in June 2004, so saw it top to bottom including day trips out to Stirling Castle/Trossachs and Glasgow.  Great city, but didn't see much of it this time due to torrential rain.   If you've never been, see the Castle, Royal Mile, etc.

 

Greenock- took train to Glasgow.  Went to Macintosh House and Kelvingrove, walked a lot to see street art mural.  Train back to Greenock.   As I said, we were here before. 

 

Holyhead - joined a BusyBus private excursion arranged by someone on our roll call

 

Dublin - was here for 4 days on another trip, so did a DIY walk of things we hadn't seen.   Much to see, depends on your interests.

 

Waterford - did a DIY walking tour of some of the major sites, Waterford factory tour, Bishop's Palace.   Small, easy to walk city.

 

Belfast - best day of entire trip.    6 of us taxied to Titanic Museum and were 1st ones in.   At 10:45 we were picked up by City and Causeway tours for a day trip out to Antrim Coast and Giants Causeway.   Incredible.

 

Sorry, I really don't have more time to provide more info than this as I have a lot to do to get ready for our trip.

Enjoy your cruise - great itinerary.

 

 

 

 

Thanks a million. Have a great cruise in October. Violet

1 hour ago, the mice said:

We just did the Myths & Legends (grand voyage) cruise in June that included most of these ports.   Not sure when you are going, but here are notes taken from Currents and some notes about our experience.

 

Newcastle - shuttle (independent, arranged by the port) takes you to Tynemouth metro station where you can take the metro into Newcastle.   From there you can also get a train to Durham if you want.   (Note: we were there on June 11 and there were school groups for end of term in the Durham Cathedral so we were not allowed in beyond the rear portion of the Cathedral but we were allowed into the cloister.).

Edinburgh - we were originally scheduled to dock in Leith, so no shuttle, as it is a short local bus ride into the heart of the city.  However, poor weather, heavy rains and rough seas meant we had to dock in Rosyth which is almost an hour outside the city.  Shuttles were provided and dropped off just near the base of Calton Hill.

Greenock was our port for Glasgow.   No shuttle.   10 or so minute walk to train station for train to Glasgow.  

Holyhead  - shuttle provided by the local port to these 3 locations:  Port Gate, Holyhead Town, and Holyhead Promenade.

Dublin - docked in the Liffey on turnaround day and at end of cruise docked at another pier, both in the city.  No shuttle.

Waterford - shuttle to Berkana Bakery, Custom House Quay.

Belfast -shuttle to Donegal Square North (downtown) area - 20 minutes each way.

Thanks for your information.

We are sailing on Sept 21, 2019 and it looks like we have the same itinerary. We are thinking of doing a combination of shore excursions, HOHO bus and walking around. We are trying to find out what is best to do at different ports. Any advice you can share with us would be much appreciated.

Violet 

5 hours ago, sweep said:

Yes to Newcastle,Edinburgh, Belfast, Dublin, Waterford and Portland.  We took a tour in Glasgow so not sure but I think the shuttle just took you out of the dock area at Greenock and not to Glasgow and we never made it to Holyhead as it was too windy.  

Thanks for your information. Violet 

Please advise if Oceania Nautica provides free shuttles on their British Isles Cruises in

New Castle

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Belfast

Dublin

Holyhead, Wales

Waterford

Portland

Thanks. Violet

Hi Danish Viking,

Please also advise how to take bus #26 from Little Mermaid to Freeport Terminal.

Thank you very much, Violet

Hi Danish Viking,

Please disregard previous message

Thanks for your previous response. We are arriving Copenhagen on August14 at 10:25am and sail on Oceania Marina from Freeport Terminal C254 Orientkaj at 5pm. We would like to take the train from the airport to city centre and the bus to the port terminal.

Please advise:

1. how to take train/metro from airport to City Centre and how long does it take.

2. what to see in city centre within 3 hours.

3. how to take bus #26 from City Centre to the port and how long does it take.

4. how to bus/walk to Little Mermaid.

Many thanks. Violet

Hi Danish Viking,

Thanks for your previous response. We are arriving Copenhagen on August14 at 10:25am and sail on Oceania Marina from Freeport Terminal C254 Orientkaj at 5pm. We would like to take the train from the airport to city centre and the bus to the port terminal.

Please advise:

1. how to take train from airport to Central Station and how long does it take.

2. what to see around Central Station.

3. how to take bus #26 from Central Station to the port.

4. how to bus/walk to Little Mermaid.

Many thanks. Violet

Hi Danish Viking,

You have helped my sister and she highly recommended you. My husband and I are arriving Copenhagen on 8/14 at 10:25 and sail from Sundkaj 245/Flex Terminal at 1700. We would like to take the train from airport to port, drop off luggage, and take bus @26 to city centre to sightsee. We plan to purchase a Copenhagen pass. Please advise how to take the train from airport to port and where to take bus #26 from port to city.

We travel light and can even lug our luggage with us, take the train from airport to city centre, sightsee, and bus to port. What do you think is a better option? Many thanks. Violet