mimbecky

Might sound dumb but we've never had a drink package before. Where can I get a classic package glass of wine? And am I allowed to bring it back to my room?

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ooooh, will be going for that affogato! Thank you for the heads up :D

I just read on another thread that this only available with the Premium Beverage package- we only have the Classic :(

Anyone know for sure?

This is the beginning of a great thread. Keeps those tips coming....:D

Yes, agreed. Keep them coming. I don't sail until Oct. :D

I had to look up affogato. Holy heck-I am IN!!!

Cole,

Sorry for posting here but trying to reach you in regards to a previous post about Dublin. You had mentioned getting on the hop on/off from shuttle. We are traveling w/Princess in June. Do you remember where exactly the shuttle dropped you and which hop on stop was closest?

Thanks.

Thanks again for all the tips .Seems SPB tours is a favorite when it comes rto St Petersburg ;)

Tip: request NOT to be put with Eugenia as your guide in Russia. She was not personable at all. Several of us were disappointed- SPB was notified.

Check out the roll call from this year's May 21st Baltic Cruise. A lot of private tour info there.

We didn't do a single ships tour.

We used SPB for Berlin, Tallinn and St Pete's. We had a fabulous guide in Tallinn but our StP guide was so so. Heard everyone who traveled with TJ was really happy.

Heard good things about Friends of Dave if you don't go into Berlin.

Did a private tour in Copenhagen with Richard Carpen who is suggested by Rick Steves. It was good but a canal tour there is a MUST. Way better than in Amsterdam.

In Stockholm I suggest the hop on hop off BOAT. You come out from the ship and turn left walking to end of pier. It hits VASA (a must) -old town etc.

We took a shuttle into Helsinki and walked to rock church, esplanade park and Market square.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1835913

A little OT but have you seen the new "Celebrity Fortunes" App? As is can only be used on the ship it would be great to get some feedback.

 

http://www.celebritycruises.com/genericHtmlTemplate.do?pagename=mobile_gateway&cS=Footer#&panel1-3

Ok don't mean to sound dumb but can you play without internet connection?

After the initial 2, can you bring more on from additional ports?

Sorry, I thought that I mentioned earlier that my brother used his Verizon phone...on the Silhouette last May....with no trouble. :)

 

Verizon loaned him a phone that could be Internationally enabled because he had an older model.

 

 

 

Thank you. Well, went to Verizon and they were of little help. They would not set International up and told me that I would have to call Global. :rolleyes: The rep did say that based on what my needs are, that I did not need to get a plan or package. All I need was for Global to enable my phone for International. He told me to be specific of my dates so that I do not keep getting charged. :confused:

Interesting....I just set my iphone up today. They can't charge you global if you aren't traveling global yet. Hummmm. I have your email and will forward what they sent me. If you are going to use your phone more than 15 minutes it would be beneficial to get the $4.99 global plan. You need to call "611" on your phone...that will link you to someone who actually knows something.

Verizon will send you detailed instructions.

49GSMGermanyU.S.Dial Plus Sign then 1 then ten digit U.S. number49GSMGermanyLocalDial Plus Sign then Country Code then Local Number with Area Code (if applicable)49GSMGermanyOther CountriesDial Plus Sign then Country Code then international number49GSMGermanyCustomer ServiceDial Plus Sign then 1 then 908-559-489949NoneGermanyCustomer Service from a landlineDial Access Code: 0800-888-8000 then follow Calling Card Dialing Instructions

Sorry, that didn't paste like it should and I came back to edit too late. Basically:

GermanyLocal

Dial Plus Sign then Country Code (49) then Local Number with Area Code (if applicable)

Will do!

 

We will have to make local calls in Germany. I have my friends number. However, it starts out differently, than the Verizon site list for codes. Friends is 0049 + a really long number. I found one place on Verizon that says the code for Germany is 011. Another says 0049. I don't know which is local or what I have to dial. :rolleyes:

Verizon will send you detailed instructions.

49GSMGermanyU.S.Dial Plus Sign then 1 then ten digit U.S. number49GSMGermanyLocalDial Plus Sign then Country Code then Local Number with Area Code (if applicable)49GSMGermanyOther CountriesDial Plus Sign then Country Code then international number49GSMGermanyCustomer ServiceDial Plus Sign then 1 then 908-559-489949NoneGermanyCustomer Service from a landlineDial Access Code: 0800-888-8000 then follow Calling Card Dialing Instructions

Larry - Extremely helpful post! :) And thank you for the link to the Verizon plans and charges. Now when I go into Verizon tomorrow, I will know my options and will not get roped into buying something that I may not need. ;)

I texted daily on our Med trip w/Verizon. It was something like 50 cents outgoing 5 cents incoming or opposite. I can tell you that they weren't necessarily immediate depending on where we were (middle of ocean vs. near a port). I know they have a plan (minimal cost) that will save you a little per minute on phone calls but since we don't plan on calling, decided not to do it. You can also get an international data package which is $25 per KB (?) but I was also told that if you don't plan to use data and then end up doing so, you can request being set up retroactively when you get home. I also confirmed today that if I have to call local numbers in foreign countries, I would still need to use country codes etc. They sent me an email regarding that but I am hoping I don't need to worry about that either. One simple text a day from home and I will be good ;)

Please let me know if they tell you something different.

MADflyer - The first link is exactly what I needed. I could not find anything like it on the PTA website. Thank you!

 

 

 

Toren/Tower makes sense. I guess the Boutique Hotel is named Toren because it is tall and narrow.:D

Funny- I came across this by doing a google search for the same info. Here you guys have done on the work for me :D

Sallie, see you onboard.

Nothing is bad or ugly – We’re at sea on Celebrity. :)

 

This is the first M-Class we’ve taken across the pond, and into day two, loving every minute of it.

 

Here are some changes/observations:

 

Dining – We’ve been in Blu over the last few years, and first time in the MDR in a while. Dining times for first and second seating is 5:45 and 8:15. We were used to 6 & 8:30, and sometimes 8:45 in the Med, but never seen 8:15.

 

Food – miss Blu, but food in the MDR has been excellent.

 

 

More as the cruise goes on.

Glad to know the MDR has been good. Let us know if you have anything that is a "must not miss". :D

hello there! I am new to The whole Cruise Critic forum. Can you tell me what you meant when you said the roll call had been "picked up?"

 

My husband and I, adult daughter and 17 year old son will be on this cruise and i'm not really sure where to post...Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. ,

 

 

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Please follow this link and sign up for the roll call. You will find other people who are traveling on the same ship and making plans :)

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1835913

I find this DIY port to be adding up in cost. We plan to do HOHO $40ish, Vasa $20, Royal Palace $23, Gamla Stan/changing of the guards. Total $83 minimum. Would it be worth it for our group of 5 to just take the ship's tour?

 

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I see you are currently online but I don't know how to message you. What did you end up doing for this port??

Deck - 10

Cabin # - 1166

Class – Concierge

Starboard or Port Side - Sstarboard

Bed near?(balcony or bath) – Balcony

Quiet Cabin (With comments on problems. Note if connecting. ) – no problems

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Great view

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal

Was wind a problem? No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? NA

Any specific problems with this cabin? No

Any other comments? Fabulous cabin, I would book again.

Does anyone know about 6183 on the Equinox? I've had a look at the deckplan based on the info in this thread and it seems to me that we will have a lifeboat directly in front of us - not that I won't have a brilliant time anyway!

 

Lesley

Hi Lesley

We will be in Equinox 6181 in June which is right next door to the one you have booked for March. Will be very curious as to what you find out :)