Addicted to Sea Posted June 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hello! I would like to ask if any of you or your family/friends happened to cruse on Carnival Legend to Scandinavia and Russia? We are looking in to that route and not sure what to expect and how to prepare? Any of your comments and suggestions will be appreciated. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalKJ Posted June 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2013 ...actually, the one that starts in London and hits Scotland, Ireland, etc... I think the biggest issue would be (besides funds, work, etc.) figuring out what flight to take that would get us there in time...big difference between California and London time! :rolleyes: Granted, we could enlist the support of CCL Flight Assistance, but at what extra cost, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted June 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hello! I would like to ask if any of you or your family/friends happened to cruse on Carnival Legend to Scandinavia and Russia? We are looking in to that route and not sure what to expect and how to prepare? Any of your comments and suggestions will be appreciated. :confused: She hasn't done this itinerary yet. First time will be June 21. she has been in the Med. since her TA. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluwes Posted June 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We are booked on this cruise on the 15th July out of Dover. We are really looking forward to it. The Splendour did this itinerary in 2008, so you may be able to find some reviews form that summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted June 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We're sailing on July 3. First and foremost for us was planning our visit to St. Petersburg. Unless you have a Russian visa on your own, you cannot get off the ship unless you have a tour booked with a licensed tour operator - either through Carnival or an independent tour operator. Go over to the ports of call board for lots of information about tours. None of the other ports require a visa. There is a CC member who did a Baltic cruise on Splendor back in 2008 who has a wealth of information on his website - zydecocruiser dot net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluwes Posted June 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We're sailing on July 3. First and foremost for us was planning our visit to St. Petersburg. Unless you have a Russian visa on your own, you cannot get off the ship unless you have a tour booked with a licensed tour operator - either through Carnival or an independent tour operator. Go over to the ports of call board for lots of information about tours. None of the other ports require a visa. There is a CC member who did a Baltic cruise on Splendor back in 2008 who has a wealth of information on his website - zydecocruiser dot net. Hey Kathy. You are on the cruise before us, hope you have a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsfromsc Posted June 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2013 We're on the July 27th sailing. If you're interested, you'd better book now because they're not going to do an European cruises next year and have even canceled some of the fall cruises and are sending the Legend back to the US earlier than originally planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jruns Posted June 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2013 We are on the first Baltic cruise (June 21st) so much to do this weekend!! So excited!! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted June 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2013 We're on the July 27th sailing. If you're interested, you'd better book now because they're not going to do an European cruises next year and have even canceled some of the fall cruises and are sending the Legend back to the US earlier than originally planned. Wow, I did not know this. Hope they dont cancel my later summer Baltic cruise as I am on the August 8th sailing. Thanks for the advice on the Baltic Splendour journey I will look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybluecruiser Posted June 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Wow, I did not know this. Hope they dont cancel my later summer Baltic cruise as I am on the August 8th sailing. Thanks for the advice on the Baltic Splendour journey I will look it up. They are not canceling any just not continuing them in 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted June 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2013 They are not canceling any just not continuing them in 2014 I know that but the quoted post suggests they cancelled extra cruises at the end of the Legend's stint in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted June 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I know that but the quoted post suggests they cancelled extra cruises at the end of the Legend's stint in Europe.They did cancel several cruises some months ago, but I doubt they would cancel any more. I know the bookings haven't been what Carnival wanted - one of the big reasons is the airfare. We're at the point the airfare costs more than the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason55 Posted June 18, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Also would like to know best way to get from Heathrow to Dover? I saw a bus that stops at the castle first. That seems like the best option. Anyone have other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to Sea Posted April 16, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Will be in Istanbul on August 13/2015 looking for people to join group for excursions. Group of 7 -8 people needed( I have 4 people from my family). Really like SPB Medeterenian tours advertised. Check their website. Had their tour guide and private van in St' Petersburg were very impressed with their service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovhanperl Posted April 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I saw a bus that stops at the castle first. That seems like the best option. Anyone have other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted April 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Will be in Istanbul on August 13/2015 looking for people to join group for excursions. Group of 7 -8 people needed( I have 4 people from my family). Really like SPB Medeterenian tours advertised. Check their website. Had their tour guide and private van in St' Petersburg were very impressed with their service. I saw a bus that stops at the castle first. That seems like the best option. Anyone have other suggestions? Y'all resurrected a thread that is two years old. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted April 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Will be in Istanbul on August 13/2015 looking for people to join group for excursions. Group of 7 -8 people needed( I have 4 people from my family). Really like SPB Medeterenian tours advertised. Check their website. Had their tour guide and private van in St' Petersburg were very impressed with their service. I saw a bus that stops at the castle first. That seems like the best option. Anyone have other suggestions? hmmm...you do realize this thread is 2 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted April 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted April 16, 2015 hmmm...you do realize this thread is 2 years old? It was resurrected by the OP from 2 years ago, and he only has a post total of 2:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamirpr Posted April 16, 2015 #19 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Will be in Istanbul on August 13/2015 looking for people to join group for excursions. Group of 7 -8 people needed( I have 4 people from my family). Really like SPB Medeterenian tours advertised. Check their website. Had their tour guide and private van in St' Petersburg were very impressed with their service. Go to the port board for Turkey. You will have better luck there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted April 16, 2015 #20 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It was resurrected by the OP from 2 years ago, and he only has a post total of 2:eek: Good catch! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 16, 2015 #21 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Good catch! ;) I sure did a double take, got me excited for a minute (thinking they may be doing it again!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted April 16, 2015 #22 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Wow, I did not know this. Hope they dont cancel my later summer Baltic cruise as I am on the August 8th sailing. Thanks for the advice on the Baltic Splendour journey I will look it up. Ah look at me there, speaking two years ago when I was a cruise virgin...look at me now! :D It was a beautiful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 16, 2015 #23 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Ah look at me there, speaking two years ago when I was a cruise virgin...look at me now! :D It was a beautiful cruise. LOL, don't hurt your arm patting yourself on the back.;) Did you ever do a review, sorry I missed those sailings......:(? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted April 18, 2015 #24 Share Posted April 18, 2015 LOL, don't hurt your arm patting yourself on the back.;) Did you ever do a review, sorry I missed those sailings......:(? I did a half review so not a complete one unfortunately...I had a stressy time at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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