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I’ll expect the last tender to be at 4:30pm however I’ll plan for a 4pm tender. 

Also ship schedule can change 

1 hour ago, Velvetwater said:

It averaged out around £20 with tip for a similar lunch.

Do we really know what a similar lunch is - I can easily find a nice lunch with a beer in Copenhagen at £ 15 - Norway might be a bit more expensive. 

Thank you for a very interesting topic.

38 minutes ago, SRF said:

It cost me $60 for a light lunch with a beer

When you compare prices in Denmark and Norway versus US remember that gratitude/ service as well as VAT always is included in prices - no need for tipping at restaurants. I have many examples were a light lunch and beer was more than $60 is US once VAT and tips were added.

4 hours ago, puppymama1 said:

Approximately how much will the fare be from the airport to the Marriott?

Price will depend on time/day of the week and can also be different from company to company. Price should be US$ 30 to 35.

2 hours ago, FredZiffle said:

take the bus (I believe it's 5C) from CPH to the hotel

Yes, 5C - 34 minutes and a short walk from Polititorvet. Need to pay cash in the bus or by App.

2 hours ago, MAVIP said:

Last time in Stockholm I had to pay cash

I have been travelling a lot to Stockholm - never had a problem with Credit Card - you can ask before you enter the taxi, and take the next in line if not accepting CC - normally they have a label with accepted cc next to the mandatory label with prices.  Note that Taxi prices are not regulated in Sweden and can vary a lot.  I'm only using Taxi Stockholm (preferred - using their App), Sverige taxi (Yellow cabs) or Taxi Kurir. Might be other 'reliable' companies but this is the  taxi companies where I have never experienced problems.

41 minutes ago, MAVIP said:

cabs for example do not always offer the possibility of creditcard payment

You should be able to pay taxi by Credit Card in Denmark, Norway in Sweden. 

In Denmark and Norway however you cannot use credit card in public busses. If you plan to use public transportation App are available.

For Denmark, Norway and Sweden do not get local currency - all 'Kroner' (Crowns) in different values - can be confusing.

In tourist locations you might get away using US$ or € - but very poor exchange rate. Most can be paid by credit card as said by MAVIP - highly recommended to have a chip and pin card.

And you do not need to pay gratitudes in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden - all services and VAT included in all prices.

Yes, she will dock In Breivika cruise port - it’s 2,5 miles north of Tromsø

Sapphire Princess will be docked at Quay 68 - this I just north of the city center- walking distance (1 mile) however a shuttle might be provided.

You can search Google Maps for ‘Trondheim Quay 68 cruise port’ and see the location.

13 hours ago, rdt123 said:

Ill ask over there in the msc board - prices for the balcony aurea experience -

msc website - £6400

uk agent - £5600

us agent - £4411

Are you sure that you are buying the ‘same product’ ?

I have often bought cruises at both European and US sites - both direct and from TA - in general gratitude and some times tax and fees are not included when booking in US while always included at European sites. Check primarily if gratitude is included in US offer.

On 5/1/2019 at 2:29 AM, lynsy said:

Any recommendations for tours in Haugesund?

Here are some links to research for what to see in Haugesund.

https://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Haugesund/

https://en.visithaugesund.no

https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/fjord-norway/haugesund-haugalandet/things-to-do/

On 4/30/2019 at 1:12 AM, greenlaker said:

Looking for suggestions on what to do or see in Hammerfest.

Here are some links to research for what to see in Hammerfest

https://www.cruise-norway.no/Ports/Hammerfest/

https://www.visitnorway.com/places-to-go/northern-norway/hammerfest/?lang=uk

https://www.visithammerfest.net/attractions

You will arrive at terminal 3. Once you have picked up your luggage,  went through customs and exit, keep right and use the first exit to the right.

It does take 20 to 25 minutes by taxi.

Which itinerary? - SIM will not include tree roaming in St. Petersburg if included.

If Norway fjords you might also have coverage when sailing the fjords.

I think the only option is by car to Flåm - it’s a 116 km drive (two hours each way).

Cannot think of any public traffic.

Don’t worry - tickets will not sell out - 90 days before will be fine.

very scenery train ride.

Oslo Central Station is located almost in the center of the city  - walkable. Many hotels close by. Also a direct train service to the airport from Central Station. Very convenient.

Please provide name of ship and date -  very few cruise ships are tendering in Trondheim.

I have crossed Bay of Aden several times - this is standard procedures for all ships sailing that area.

Credit cards are widely accepted in both Denmark and Norway. You might need cash for public busses, but almost anywhere else you can pay by CC - I’ll just done 10 days round trip in Norway - did not use cash at all. Highly recommend to have a CC with chip and pin.

Also notice that tipping is not necessary at all - all prices does include VAT as well as a service charge for restaurant and other services.

You’ll have plenty of time - if you disembark between 8 and 9 you should be at the airport well in time for a 11:05 KLM flight. I would personally take a cab rather than a shuttle. Taxi should be in the order of €40 and shoot take more than 30 minutes. 

2 minutes ago, bfgood2 said:

open at 10:00 and do not open early on cruise days.

Unfortunately you’ll find that most shops as well as sights do not open before 10. Time for a nice breakfast - either at the ship or at a Cafe and maybe also time to walk to Den Gamle By. Enjoy your day in “Aarhus, Danish for progress” or “Smilets By” in Danish. 

I’m just back from a cruise with four stops in Vietnam - vi also just paid smaller purchases with US$ - sensed that they even preferred $ rather than local currency- for bigger purchases credit card was accepted.

2 hours ago, bfgood2 said:

Taxi is $20 and credit card is accepted,

Correct