jlhtraveler

Thanks will check out this option as well as train.

Public transportation is user friendly in England!

True but it is sometimes just the easiest way and for tours away from the city they hold the return guarantee.  And your credit card is not going to someone random

Thank you for helping me to find this thread.  Way lots to read for sure.  We arrive on the morning of the 17th at LHR.  Looked into flying instead to Southampton International but not practical.  I think two nights, maybe three in London.  Been many times but never got to the Tower.  Also a fun Jack the Ripper tour with Viator.  Haven't been to the V& A yet so will do that as well.  Plan to catch a couple of plays.  Then on to Southampton.  From there the Isle of Wight and Avebury and Bath.  Not sure of the logistics yet as I have two prior trips I am still planning.  First thing I did though was book two nights,  the 22nd and 23rd, at The Blue Keys in Southampton.  It is a busy port even though technically it is not a 'cruise port.'  I may be looking for a couple of people to share a private transport from London to Southampton with touring along the way.  I have a wonderful lady to do the trip but will need to confirm details and prices.  Just more doable with one or two more people.

Someone who has been on this nutsy 'cruising your way as long as you schedule everything months in advance' ship, please tell me if they place some sort of ticketing in your cabin or do we need to print a - wow, I hate to say this with a cruise -schedule!

Someone who has been on this nutsy 'cruising your way as long as you schedule everything months in advance' ship, please tell me if they place some sort of ticketing in your cabin or do we need to print a - wow, I hate to say this with a cruise -schedule!

I have to ask, was there any sort of awkwardness in the mdr or chops when you guys ordered many different items? Like did the waiter do a double take or anything or were they like "no prob!"

 

I am looking to experience a similar foodie outing but the hubby says its not nice to do that. Just want to know from someone who tried as much as they wanted how you asked and how they replied.

 

thanks!

No cruise I have ever been on has objected to extra orders. The waiters know that that is one of the perks of cruising. When we have had assigned seating we had our waiter have one of each appetizer ready for our table when we sat down, and also our drinks (non alcoholic) waiting. They also know that in that brief wait for the appetizers to havee the cheese plate from the dessert waiting for us. No problem. We have encouraged our kids to try other things that they don't usually get at home. Good chance to try stuff to find out if you like it. You can always order something different. RFCL had good enough food. The only cruise line where we sometimes couldn't find something inthe dinigh room we liked was Norwegian. They repeat their m enue every few nights. I heard someone say (an adult male) that he wasn't having turkey one more time and he stormed out of the dining room. The menu was very limited and bland even for me who is not very adventurous at the dining table.

to the food review

to the food review

I'm confused. I clicked the link but didn't find a review. Don't really care but thought it would be nice to get some ideas if there was anything exceptional.

I'm confused. I clicked the link but didn't find a review. Don't really care but thought it would be nice to get some ideas if there was anything exceptional.