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We have stayed on Deck 7, above the Main Dining Room, in the past & never had a noise issue.

The line is not known for a wild & noisy nightlife.

$1.21 per euro. Plus 5% service fee. Onboard Riviera, 8-19.

 

 

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Thank you! That is exactly what I wanted to know.

Can anyone currently (8/18/18) tell me what Oceania is currently charging onboard to exchange $ to Euros?

Thanks.

What did you do in Dover? We are interested in visiting either Leeds Castle or Canterbury on our own. Do you know of anyone who did that and if it was relatively easy to do?

Thanks,

We recently returned from our 12-night British Isles cruise. We departed on May 22 and returned on June 3. We sailed on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas and visited the following ports: Amsterdam, Dover, Edinburgh, Invergorden/Inverness/Loch Ness, Greenock/Glasgow, Dublin, and St. Peter Port.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about the ship or the ports of call. Hope you enjoy your cruise as much as we did!

Just wondering if you did the Alhambra from Almeria and was it with Oceania or an independent excursion? How was it time wise? Any suggestions? We will be on Oceania in November 2017 with stops in Malaga & Almeria.

Please email me with suggestions or advice! Bernadine Daniell, bjdaniell at gmail dot com

Thanks MADflyer....great info! This sailing is next year on the Oceania Riviera (July, 2016 17 night....yeah, I'm planning already...haha). I'm definitely leaning towards visiting the Alhambra from Almeria. You're right, I'm not seeing much else by way of excursions in Almeria. Malaga on the other hand, there is so much more to see and do. I like the idea of Cordoba, but not thrilled with a very long travel time in both directions. Malaga itself looks very appealing, as does Marbella. I definitely like to hear opinions and experiences in this area as I've never been.

 

I really appreciate your info!

La Coruna is an easy walk to the sights.

I would like to start a record of Oceania passengers' experiences with Free shuttles. I think this will help future cruisers plan for their activities at the various stops. I know it is a frequent question on this forum!

 

I was on Marina, April 2011, Pearls of the Riviera:

Valencia - Free shuttle took us near the train station. This was a great starting off point for a walking tour of the historic areas.

Palma de Mallorca - Free shuttle to an area below the cathedral which was used by several bus tour groups. We crossed busy street and had a short walk to stairs up to the cathedral area. Several stairs to climb to the church itself.

Marseille - Free shuttle to a convenient area to start some exploring. We were just steps away from the little HOHO tourist "trains" that have 2 routes through the city.

Sorrento - A short free shuttle ride helped us avoid a climb up the hill to the town's main square. From there it was a short walk to the train station where we got a ride into Pompeii.

Monte Carlo, Portofino, Amalfi - none needed

Livorno - We took a private tour so I don't know what was available.

 

Next year we plan to go on "Continental Connoisseur" and I would like to know what is available in Le Havre, Saint-Malo, Concarneau, La Rochelle, Verdon, Bilbao, La Coruna, Oporto, Lisbon, Cadiz, and Casablanca. I hope others of you will contribute to this thread, and thanks in advance for those of you who do.

There are kiosks, that resemble magazine stands, scattered around Paris that sell the passes. We bought ours very near Notre Dame Cathedral (on the Notre dame side of the hospital, Hotel-Dieu). Very easy! Hope that helps

We are going to get the museum pass for Paris, but trying to decide where to get it. If we get it on line, we pay a hefty shipping fee. We checked with our hotel, and we can't buy it there. Can we buy it at the airport? Or is the only other option to go to the address in Paris shown in the website after we get to Paris?

 

Thanks