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An alternative to Glasgow is a visit to Largs just along the coast. You can pick up a bus (McGills number 901) a short walk from outside the port that will take you on a very scenic drive as the road hugs the coast all the way to Largs. It's a regular 15 minute service. Recommended as a less frenetic alternative to Glasgow Largs is a popular coastal resort with fabulous views over the Clyde to Argyll and beyond. Lunch at Nardini`s restaurant is a must. There's a Viking museum and the Pencil monument commemorating the Battle of Largs. Those who are energetic can continue to walk to the marina and , again, have a lovely lunch at Scotts. There's also a ferry service to Cumbrae , one of the inner Hebrides, from Largs. It's a short hop across the water with a frequent service. https://www.calmac.co.uk Check out https://www.travelinescotland.com for a great travel planner.

I suggest you email Azamara. Don't expect a fast response. Most likely, the response you will get is something along the lines of something like ...we are still assessing the situation. I`m expecting them to cancel following final payment. Not a good situation when flights, accommodation and parking at airports are already paid for. Very poor when other lines have cancelled their sailings in the Red Sea area . It's also unlikely that Azamara will get insurance if they go ahead with the cruise.

Do Princess. ships always arrive/ sail from Brooklyn?

I emailed Azamara a few weeks ago . They eventually responded requesting me to contact my T.A. and have them phone Azamara and they would then look into another sail date. I don't know what the conditions would be for that. Prior to this response from Azamara I had already contacted my T.A. who advised that I hang on , if I could, until final payment date as something may arise in the interim. Perhaps an enhanced F.C.C.?? I`ll hang on....

Really? The shower cubicle isn't that small.

My pleasure. It was a wonderful night.

The brand currently being distributed onboard Pursuit

I`m sure this will be reported to the Spanish authorities before the ship arrives in Las Palmas and appropriate action is taken. e.g. deep cleaning, which could delay embarkation for passengers joining in Gran Canaria.

Agreed. If they were to cancel now I would consider rebooking something else with Azamara. Leave it too late and I`ll be looking at other alternatives as , most likely, other Azamara cruises round that time could be fully occupied. My thoughts are that they are leaving the inevitable decisions to as late as possible to retain deposits made and hoping that people will cancel and lose their non refundable deposit. A case of who will blink first.... In addition, they may be looking at cancellations for those who have nothing to lose up to the final payment date before cancelling . If enough of this category cancel, surely it's a no go? I`ve already booked flights for this cruise....It`s a good one that I did in 2022...I`m unsettled..

Not looking good for Norwegian. However, someone has made a decision in advance. https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/02/norwegian-sky-cruises-cancelled-due-to-red-sea-conflict/

As if things could get any worse: https://www.ft.com/content/a4abcbac-a608-4450-908b-a8d903c8d884 Pirates targeting ships diverted from Red Sea, warns UN shipping chief. Maritime body fears resurgence of vessel seizures in Gulf of Guinea and off Somali coast after fresh piracy incidents

I`ve been using Skype for many years now. It's saved me lots of money and got me out of a few hot spots when my cell phone couldn't get a signal. e.g. Miami Airport I`ve used it onboard to contact a travel agent with regard to an urgent response to a change of itinerary. Most recently, I used it to call home from a Far Eastern cruise. As you say, cost pennies. No expiry date on your initial top up. You only have to make one call every 6 months(?) to remain active. Internet only required

I`m sure I read on here that it is indeed a charter. Posted by Riocca???

Meatloaf on the menu.....

https://www.italytours.eu/shore-excursions/la-spezia-shore-excursions/ See post 214

We made Florence from La Spezia when Livorno was cancelled. We contacted our excursion company https://www.italytours.eu by WhatsApp and they responded by sending the driver to La Spezia to pick us up for our trip. Their communication was spot on . They phoned me and emailed with rearrangements. A bit sneaky that Oceania notified guests of the change on the morning of the Civittavechia visit, after travellers to Rome had gone on their trips. Fortunately, we were staying onboard on the day and found the notification letter by our room on returning from a leisurely breakfast.

It is,,

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At no charge for premium package customers?...sounds good to me.

https://travelweekly.co.uk/media/1030/celebrity-boss-theres-an-unhealthy-obsession-with-cheap-rather-than-quality/videos Does he read the boards?

I`m there on the Sky Princess on 19/6/24 departing Southampton 15/6/24. Nothing to say otherwise.

Looks like they've shrank the main menu and added the previous always available to pad out a poor selection. Looking like my Jan 24 cruise may be my last.

Maybe you'll also be familiar with the Green Bean Mornay, a much vaunted dish on http://justapinch.com/

You'll have to try the meat loaf on the Blu menu...........