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The current timetable for the shuttle bus is valid until July 3rd -I'll check later.

It will not take more than 15 minutes to Grenen Parking - then there is another 20 minutes walk to Grenen along the shore.

Should allow for sufficient time from 2pm to 4pm - well in time for departure.

There is a shuttle running the days where cruise ships in port - I believe last shuttle from Grenen is just  after 2pm

Two alternatives - rent some bicycles (15 minutes by bike) or take a taxi - its a 10 minutes drive by car - then arrange for a later pick-up for the return (can be don by  - there is no line of taxi's at Grenen so tour must be booked in advance.

Let me have the date - then I can check for shuttle - can also assist with contact to bike rental or taxi - taxi app is available. Hope it helps.

2 hours ago, Homerody said:

I need all the inspiration and help I can get.

Hurtigruten is different from other cruise lines - important to ask questions.

Just post your questions - we are a small enthusiastic group of Hurtigruten cruisers providing answers. 

I have posted two Hurtigruten reviews - you might get some inspiration 

http://midtnightsuncruise.blogspot.com/

http://northernlightscruise.blogspot.com/

Geiranger and Flåm are two magnificent fjords - here is a short video with views of some of the Norwegian fjords.

I found the Arctic Superior with double bed fine however a mini suite or suite is ‘roomier- some suites with balcony. You need to have a look at the deck plan for each individual ship - all ships are different and so are the cabins.

Below three of my videos  - Kong Harald tour does include Arctic Superior.

here a list of possible ships build/renovated and number of passengers.

Finnmarken - upgrade early 2020 - 919 passengers 

Trollfjord build 2002 - 822 passengers

Midnatsol build 2006 - 632 passengers

Kong Harald renovated 2016 - 590 passengers

Nordkapp renovated 2016 - 590 passengers

Nordnorge renovated 2016 - 590 passengers

Richard With renovated 2018 - 590 passengers

Spitsbergen renovated 2016 - 335 passengers

It’s smart to fly in at least one day before the cruise. Possible flight problems, rerouting, strikes (air controller or flight attendants), weather and more - and also possible delayed luggage.

Rome is an extremely nice city - take the opportunity to spend three days in Rome.

HAL dies offer Teo fjords - Eidfjord/Hardangerfjord is One ‘fjord sailing’ and also a nice ‘Fjord sailing’ into Olden - RCCL is only one ‘Fjord sailing’ into Geiranger- in addition you get Iceland.

Despite only one Fjord sailing RCCL does get my vote - Geiranger is a nice Fjord and Iceland is great.

1 hour ago, roothy123 said:

Did you get Bali Belly,

Just back from two weeks in Bali - no problem with stomach- might very well depend on where and what you eat and how much water you drink.

We did only eat at ‘recommended’ restaurants and did not eat very spicy food.

1 hour ago, roothy123 said:

there any advantage to having a TV in your room or homestay in Bali?  Is there any English channel

Might very well depend on the hotel - CNN and other English channels at our hotel - however did not watched TV. Cannot answer for the small Ubud hotel - you might ask the hotel directly.

1 hour ago, roothy123 said:

  If you hire a driver for 2 days, is it customary to pay for food and lodging

No - We did stay in Nusa Dua and our driver lived in Ubud (one hour drive at peak hours)  when he quoted us the price he knew that daily pickup was in Nusa Dua. Contact and ask - contact info to our driver At this link - he will also know about hotel service and restaurants.

1 hour ago, roothy123 said:

do Americans need to purchase the "Visa on Arrival" at the airport in Bali?  

Free entry for 30 days - no need for Visa.

1 hour ago, roothy123 said:

With a 5 hour layover in Hong Kong when going to Bali, is it possible to leave the airport for two hours

Do not think that plan is realistic - HNK airport is quite far from the city and you will probably need to be at the airport two hours prior to departure - relax and enjoy the airport.

Tight, very tight but doable. I have recently commented on a similar topic in this forum - see below.

I assume that Serenade will arrive into Stockholm at 8am - if 7am you should be OK If 8am you should be able to disembark before 9 am - no immigration or customs - an hour from port to airport (depending on week day 35 to 45 minutes) and probably check in one hour prior to departure makes an 11:25 am departure very stressful but doable.

I’m not sure, but I believe that BA does close check-in 45 minutes before departing Arlanda.

In addition to security you also need to go through passport control in Arlanda.

You are right - recommended ‘window’ is 90 minutes for a comfortable transfer. At the end it is the airline issuing the tickets determine the connection time. The luggage is automatically transferred and the airline will ensure that you make the connection or they have to remove the luggage from the plane.

in FRA international arrival and ‘domestic European’ departures are from same terminal. 

Always a risk arriving the same day as you cruise departure and any irregularity will for sure add to the stress level. And yes - wise to fly in a day or more early for the cruise. Personally I would have missed one cruise due to air controller strike and not got the luggage once if not ‘being early’.

1 hour ago, Hlitner said:

We do not agree with the "no problem" comments.  So lets talk about this in some detail.

I do agree on flying a day before or earlier - bad weather, technical problems with flight, delayed luggage and more - OP question is "how screwed are we" with a change in connection time from 2.5 to 1 hour!

As mentioned I have passed FRA many times on my way from 'overseas destination'  to CPH - Prefer a connection time at 1.5 hours but often had only 45 minutes or 1 hour. Few times shorter due to delays - but always made it - and also the luggage (my preferred airline is Lufthansa)

I do not see the change in connection time as a big problem - might be other problems, bur the 2.5 hour might not be sufficient either.

3 hours ago, Gilliana said:

I chose a stop in Myrdal the turn around village, for 1and half hours.  I am hoping I have made the right decision as I can’t find any information on what we could do there. 

You are right - Myrdal is just few houses and nothing you can do there except a nice and maybe ‘cool walk’. I believe the ticket also is valid for the earlier train - ask at the ticket office in Flåm - might be better to spend the time In Flåm rather than Myrdal.

Enjoy your trip.

Proper clothing is very important - I did spend several hours in the bow and at upper deck during night.

I did use wind and water resistant trousers and fleece pants from ‘66 North Clothing’ - North Face has similar clothing.

As foot ware I have waterproof Loewe Hiking boots and two pair of socks. I did wear the boots when flying to Norway

http://northernlightscruise.blogspot.com/p/dress-for-cold.html

3 hours ago, Forester2 said:

Can we go to St Petersburg on Canadian passports

Yes, by ferry. The Helsinki St Petersburg ‘St Peter Line’ ferry route connects Finland with Russia. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, St Peter Line. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 14 hours

Yes - lots of information - just one example

https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2559816-skagen-denmark-question/?tab=comments#comment-55214729

Not screwed at all!.

I have passed through FRA many times using Lufthansa - most times connecting time has been 1 to 1.5 hours. Actually Minimum connecting time is 45 minutes, according to Amadeus., but 1.5 hour might be more realistic. I assume that you have all legs of the flight on the same reservation - then your airline will ensure you have enough time based on available connections.

Also your luggage will be checked through to your final destination and no customs in FRA. Customs at your final destination.

However Schengen immigration/passport check in FRA.

4 hours ago, wolf7 said:

Can you let me know what time the bus is from outside cruise terminal to take you to the glacier

Do you mean Briksdal glacier? Which port? Assuming Olden, but could be another port!

For busses there a more options from Olden - do you just want to have sightseeing tour to do you plan to stay for a longer period of time at The Glacier?

6 hours ago, dpenezic said:

Is there any public phones in the cruise port at Copenhagen? I have a pre-paid transfer but I must call for pickup. Our Cell Phone does not work in Europe.

David Penezic

Do not know the answer, but need to be sure which terminal - assuming Oceankaj but please confirm. If you don’t know which terminal then ship and date.

Layers are important - I’ll recommend rainproof windbreaker/rain jacket - you might also consider gloves. Temperature might be everything between 40 to 80 F - and do expect rain - in Bergen it is raining 20 out of 30 days in both June and July.

and a worm hat - not only to protect your head for the sun but also keeping your head warm.

17 minutes ago, bfgood2 said:

we won't be buying the Aarhus Card and will get ff the ship and walk to Den Gamble By or possibly take a cab

Might be a wise choice- however depending on what you’re doing the rest of the day the Aarhus Card might be an option - also taking the HoHo visit after your visit to ‘Den Gamle By’.

I can see that our spellcheckers are quite consistent (even mine) - it is ’Den Gamle  By’ which is ‘The Old City’ in Danish.

The HoHo bus has only one cruise terminal stop close to the terminal where most ships dock - quay 129/131.  

Alternatively, vessels can call at the Container terminal or the Omniterminal. It is a little further away. Examples are Regal Princess,  Rotterdam and few more.

No queue for custom or immigration. With a 7 am arrival and 11 am train you should be fine.

I have no experience with MSC disembarkation - you should ask at the MSC board where MSC cruisers might have experience.

Some links for inspiration