klo Posted April 22, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2004 On these boards and on some cruise reviews, I've noticed that some people say they have taken the "free" shuttle provided by Celebrity into town and in whatever port they are in. I just received my documents and it mentions that there will be a nominal charge. On Princess, I've paid to use their shuttle before. Is Celebrity's free or do we have to pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb C. Posted April 22, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2004 klo: Which towns are you referring to? In Europe cruise lines many times provided a free shuttle into town if it is too far to walk. But if your documents say "nominal charge" they should know what they are talking about. Take a few one dollar bills, etc. for tips even if they are free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klo Posted April 22, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Hi Deb C. We are going to Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Warnemunde/Rostock, Stockholm, and Tallinn. I figure we have to pay something, but it would be such a nice benefit if it were free. Any thoughts on these ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb C. Posted April 23, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 23, 2004 klo: I hope someone else joins in to help you with this one. I was on Century when I took this same cruise out of Amsterdam. It has been a few years back (many cruises in between to mix me up , too!!) Oslo --I remember walking into the city--the same with the German port. I think Copenhagen (docked right next to the Little Mermaid) and Helsinki provided a free shuttle. I took the ship's excursion in Tallin. I'm sure these things change monthly or atleast yearly so don't count on the shuttle unless you hear it from Celebrity. Like your documents say--nominal charge. Does your cruise also go to St. Petersburg? A wonderful place to visit. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klo Posted April 24, 2004 Author #5 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Hi Deb C. We are stopping in St. Petersberg for two days and taking the Red October tour. Thanks for the help. Anyone else can help me with this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks1367 Posted April 24, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 24, 2004 we were aboard the constellation for her first ever baltic cruise (June 2002) and there were free shutles available in Helsinki and, I believe, Stockholm. The other ports don't require transportation because you are essentially very close to the city center (minus russia.. but you can't even get off the ship, normally, unless you've booked an excursion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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