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10 minutes ago, JimmyVWine said:

How is 3,560 OK but 4,000 is a nightmare?  I’ve been to Kotor on Regal with 2 other ships in port (although one was a smaller Seaborne ship) which meant that there were way more than 4,000 people in town on those days. Seems as if something else is happening. Kotor is still listed on Sun Princess itineraries all the way out to 2026 which suggests that they still want to make this work. The draught of the ship is only a foot more than Regal so physical size shouldn’t be an issue. There is a reason here that we just aren’t being told and ship size and passenger load can’t be it. 

It may show Kotor but we were sent a notice that we will now the Sun Princess will be  at the port of Bar which is a tiny town.  I had been hearing about the change for awhile now but was hoping it wasn’t true as this is our first time in Montenegro.  Apparently this is not the first time they have changed the port at the last minute.  I was able to find a tour but it was slim pickings.  I would have rather have gone into Kotor as it is supposed to be a beautiful area. But with cruising we go with the flow.  Literally!

3 hours ago, phuac said:

On the bright side... can allocate excursion budgets to other ports.

Also if you maximized princess plus/premier on the sea day prior.. you've got an extra day to recover 🙂

I found an interesting tour on Viator.  Never been there so didn’t want to miss it. Going with the flow. 

On 6/14/2024 at 2:48 PM, macaws2 said:

Totally agree,,,on the 21 day starting 8/10 and it still shows the port of kotor but main website dies reflect the bar change so it'll be interesting to see how long it takes them to officially contact the passengers of the change and to have no port excursions planned to also not a good sign.

Exactly and I am not finding any tours leaving from there unless they are very long. Even asked the company I had booked a tour with in Kotor.  Princess knew better.  4000 passengers can’t flood the small port all at once.  That will be a nightmare for everyone.  Locals and passengers alike.

Just booked a tour from Bar, Montenegro on Viator.  Even slim pickings on their site.  

59 minutes ago, macaws2 said:

Totally agree,,,on the 21 day starting 8/10 and it still shows the port of kotor but main website dies reflect the bar change so it'll be interesting to see how long it takes them to officially contact the passengers of the change and to have no port excursions planned to also not a good sign.

Exactly and I am not finding any tours leaving from there unless they are very long. Even asked the company I had booked a tour with in Kotor.  Princess knew better.  4000 passengers can’t flood the small port all at once.  That will be a nightmare for everyone.  Locals and passengers alike.

4 hours ago, Amy G said:

I also find it unacceptable that Princess has not let us know about this change, and currently, no Bar excursions are posted.

Very disappointing!  One of the reasons we picked this cruise..  😡

On 1/8/2023 at 5:08 PM, Lady Arwen said:

We’re booked at Moxy Southampton hotel which is two minutes from West Quay Mall.  There are many, many restaurants in the mall,  from fast food options to fine dining.  We’re staying at Moxy for three days prior, so intend to eat at the mall or other restaurants within walking distance.

How did you find the Moxy?