loerie

Thank you.!I have this down to a fine art now.Aslong a I don’t fall and crack my head now st 84yrs!

Forgot to say Iam an OLD retired nurse.If that helps!

In same same position on Island Princess for 6 weeks and am on Warfarin.Having my blood done 2 days before I fly.Not going to worry about the NRI.BUT will watch my alcohol input and will eat more  Vit K.Spinach omelette every second morning.More Broccoli etc.Alcohol will affect so moderation in everything.We board in Novand get off in Jan.Hope this helps!

I am also onthe Nov 28 cruise.aHoping we can get to m favorite-Oman inJordan  if Israel.It falls thru.Fabulous place

Last time we took the ships shuttle in and my husband was mugged as were many of the ships crew.We we’re so alert and knew we were being followed by 3 thugs.I wavked the one guy hard and my husband got his credit card back..It was in a hidden “spot” but they still knew.Be aware!

2 hours ago, cruzsnooze said:

They have Errazuriz a late harvest wine that is sweet like Moscato listed as a dessert wine.

Very good but hard to find on the ship!

1 hour ago, Sailaweigh said:

We are US citizens and wondering if we need a visa when we stop at Kuşadası and visit Ephesus on a private tour.  On the US state department site it says

"U.S. citizens traveling on cruise ships can enter visa-free for a maximum of 72 hours with permission from authorities at the port of entry." but on e-visa site is says "Tourists who arrive in Turkey on a cruise ship do not need a visa if they are only planning to visit the city that their ship docks at."  Since Ephesus is only 6 miles from the port, do we need a visa? Has anyone been there lately and has taken a private tour and needed a visa?  

We have done this numerous times.No need for visa

6 hours ago, Grandma7 said:

For me, I always arrive the day before the cruise on an overnight flight from Atlanta. I cannot sleep on a plane so I arrive tired and wrinkled. I have done the shared shuttle to Civi,which was not bad, but I usually do the private transfer to Civi. I just want to go to my hotel,take a 2 hour nap, then walk around awhile then have a nice dinner. I will take an Ambien before I go to bed and try to help my body get use to the time change. Yes, there is nothing special in Civi, but there are a several nice restaurants and I feel safe walk walking around alone.(I tend to travel solo). I do love Rome, but why stay at the airport hotel? The cost for a taxi into Rome and back is fairly expensive. I would stay in Rome and put they money towards a shared van to Civi on cruise day. You can often find others on your roll call to share a hotel pickup transfer. (I think I saw you on a roll call this morning) I will be on that TA,too.

Agree!

MBoth are great choices.Enjoy!

5 hours ago, exiledowl said:

I'm looking for a similar answer too, we're visiting all those ports , except Mossel Bay!

Mosses Bay is good .Durban good  but do a ships tour.Port ElizabethAddo elephant park greatnor any other reserve. is ok for a game reserve.Nothing else!

On 5/19/2023 at 11:37 AM, exiledowl said:

We want to do it after seeing cruise programmes on tv where local inhabitants welcomed visitors to the township, giving them some idea what life was like under the apartheid system and what it's like now.

It’s a hell of a lot worse now .Believe me .This is Gov propaganda

Cape Town fabulous city.Almodt too much to see and do asafe!What are your other ports?

We did on our own and we’re robbed.Ships crew as well I’m from South Africa and thought I was street smart.Sadly. Ot!ANot a safe place!

22 hours ago, Billybob79 said:

We are looking for recommendations for full day tours in Capetown. We want one that goes, at a minimum to Table Mountain, Robben Island as well doing a City tour. Any suggesstions are welcome as well as contact information. Thank you.

As an ex South African .Going up Table Mountain is dicey.aIf weather is not too windy or too cloudy the Cable Cars will work.Same with Robbin island although there are far better places to see than that the island .

On 5/20/2023 at 12:37 PM, MSUjohn said:

i still can't understand why anyone would want to go to a township.

Agree!So many problems going on in Douth Africa eith crime etc .zI know as I am ex SA .!

On 5/12/2023 at 6:12 AM, exiledowl said:

Hi loerie, yes I've read that it's inadvisable to visit a township alone although I was under the impression that there were tour companies in SA now who provided township tours via local guides who live in the area. 

Thanks for your advice. 

Thst is so but there is a lot of car jacking etc.Electricity is in shorty supply so driving is hell as no traffic lights work.Sadly

Not safe in Port Elizabeth or Durban to do township tours I am an ex South  African  and lived in both Cities,Eould advise against it

Iam x South African living in the USA.You can buy electric kettles here.I have 3 in reserve! And educated all my married kids and grandkids to this “hi tech” gadget.

My husband and self are both 84yrs.Doing a28 day cruise in Nov I have had heart surgery.Wenare both active people but are slow.y starting to go on on walks weather permitting and trying to walk further every time Hood excercise and keeping fit for our trip.Fo 1 and a half miles every day now.

Go with the ship excursion.Port area is not safe and taxis not always to be trusted..Hijackings ertc.Am Ex South African -

lived in Durban.Be Safe please .

31 minutes ago, DCThunder said:

The most important question is if the baby had the Princess Premium package, did she get top shelf breast milk?🍹

Good one!

Anxiously waiting for an answer as I am a Sweet wine drinker as well! 

27 minutes ago, CountessP said:

Thank you Ioerie.  Alot of what you say makes sense.  I'll look for a tour, someone established in the area.  

Thank you, John, for the tour recommendations.  I'm talking to them!

 

Loads of tours to the Elephant Pk.  Am having trouble finding any to Penguin Island, except with ship.  May have to do that. 

Do you know how the penquin colony in Cape Town compares to this one?  I was planning to go there as well.  Maybe don't need to do both?

 

Penguin Volony inCape Town is much better ?As ai said before -The ocean can be tough and it’s very windy —trip can be cancelled at a moments notice.I am originally from a port Elizabeth.Years ago you could swim at the apenguin beach and the penguins would poop on you as you sun tanned on the beach .Boulders Beavh in Cale Town is beautiful.

Just now, loerie said:

Do another drive to Addo Elephant Park on your own.Go thru dome dicey areas and driving on the other side of the road..It is a over an hour drive and cabs are Notto be trusted!

penguin sight depends on the western as it’s a very windy town and you have to make reservations way in advance that can be cancelled only that be cancelled at a moments notice.

znopefully there will be some yours st the dock.

I am originally from Port Elizabeth now living in the USA.Do Be.I Eve me I know these are all true facts!

Sorry just had eye surgery - meant to say Do Not drive on your own!

Do another drive to Addo Elephant Park on your own.Go thru dome dicey areas and driving on the other side of the road..It is a over an hour drive and cabs are Notto be trusted!

penguin sight depends on the western as it’s a very windy town and you have to make reservations way in advance that can be cancelled only that be cancelled at a moments notice.

znopefully there will be some yours st the dock.

I am originally from Port Elizabeth now living in the USA.Do Be.I Eve me I know these are all true facts!