Joey9125 Posted April 16, 2015 #26 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Two years ago we did the TA on Reflection to Barcelona...loved that. Have been on Reflection twice..that is a beautiful ship, also. Also have been on the Eclipse, Equinox, Solstice and Constellation. Loved them all! You will love the Silhouette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted April 17, 2015 #27 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Been on Silhouette and Equinox and Solstice - never disappointed. Looking forward to this one - 8 days at sea? Hope they are offering some seminars, courses, etc. ARe there any Cruise Critic get togethers planned? We are Paul & Lo, aka Logbog Lots going on over on the roll call! Come join us. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2008029&page=33 Also sign up for the Connections party, over 394 now signed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey9125 Posted April 17, 2015 #28 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Two years ago we did the TA on Reflection to Barcelona...loved that. have been on Reflection twice..that is a beautiful ship, also. Also have been on the Eclipse, Equinox, Solstice and Constellation. Loved them all! You will love the Silhouette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted April 17, 2015 #29 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We've done 2 transatlantics on S class ships, Eclipse and Equinox. Both were wonderful. There was a passenger choir, great art classes, great lectures, and wonderful ports of call. Great service and food. We've had six 2-week cruises on S class ships and we love them. Have fun on yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 11, 2015 #30 Share Posted August 11, 2015 How much money would you say is a good amount to bring on a TA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey9125 Posted August 12, 2015 #31 Share Posted August 12, 2015 It depends on the ports you will be visiting. We charge everything to our room and pay with a credit card at the end of the cruise. We used cash for incidentals off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodymary Posted August 12, 2015 #32 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We are on 31st Oct sailing TA, love the sea days,time to relax and get to know the ship,thank you for pictures it looks so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #33 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Did you find there was lots to do on sea days on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 12, 2015 #34 Share Posted August 12, 2015 It depends on you I do nothing but BS with the people I have meet :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 12, 2015 #35 Share Posted August 12, 2015 How much money would you say is a good amount to bring on a TA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Bring credit cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #36 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We don't have cc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted August 12, 2015 #37 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) We don't have cc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Truly an impossible question to answer, since we have zero idea about the things that you like to spend money on. Do you like to drink? Bring a lot of money. Do you like to gamble? Ditto. On our last cruise for 14 days my total bill was $62, but I had some onboard credit, prepaid gratuities, etc. Your gratuities will be $12.95 a day if you are in a standard cabin IIRC, so bring at least that much. For your ports of call, do you plan on doing ship excursions, private excursions with a group, private excursions on your own, just wander around the town and maybe have lunch or do a little shopping? Now you can see why it's so hard for someone else to say how much money you should bring Edited August 12, 2015 by CathyCruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachosdelux Posted August 12, 2015 #38 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) We don't have cc then bring enough cash to cover the costs of a 2 or 3 day unexpected delay getting home (food, hotel, transportation) in addition to what you think you need for the cruise. also what about unexpected medical expenses? miss your flight? I'm sure you have your own reasons for not having a credit card, but to travel (especially internationally) without one carries a risk, IMO. Edited August 12, 2015 by Nachosdelux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 12, 2015 #39 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Do you bank cards ? There are ATM everywhere Do yourself a favour get an Amazon card, there is no fee to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted August 12, 2015 #40 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Do you bank cards ?There are ATM everywhere Do yourself a favour get an Amazon card, there is no fee to use it Mark!! Our Amazon card does have a fee for foreign transactions, we never use it in Europe!! May be different for Canadian cards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #41 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We can't even get any cruise line cc, cause they don't offer them in Canada. So we have a prepaid mc through our bank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #42 Share Posted August 12, 2015 and we went bankrupt a couple of years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscruiser Posted August 12, 2015 #43 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Are going to be on the October 31st TA. Does anyone know if they load the Elite happy hour drinks to your sea pass instead of the room because of the number of Elites and above? Are traveling with one couple that is not Elite and trying to figure our schedules, etc. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke Posted August 12, 2015 #44 Share Posted August 12, 2015 then bring enough cash to cover the costs of a 2 or 3 day unexpected delay getting home (food, hotel, transportation) in addition to what you think you need for the cruise. also what about unexpected medical expenses? miss your flight? I'm sure you have your own reasons for not having a credit card, but to travel (especially internationally) without one carries a risk, IMO. I usually get 700-800euros from our bank to cover extra tips, tours, taxis, souvenirs,etc. I know that carries a fee, but I like to have the cash...then if you need more, maybe you can use your prepaid MC at an ATM for cash, or charge expenses on the card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 12, 2015 #45 Share Posted August 12, 2015 and we went bankrupt a couple of years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Use a debit card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #46 Share Posted August 12, 2015 What would you say the average age group is for a TA? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS2BS Posted August 12, 2015 #47 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Having done six transatlanticss, including both directions on the Silhouette, my observation is that a majority of passengers are retired and have been for awhile. TA are longer cruises and not many younger cruisers have the time as the "old folks" do. Just being at the elite event at night demonstrates this perimeter. A good number of people that got off this springs in Amsterdam had plans to extend their stay by a couple of days, others were on to another cruise. Weather north of Lisbon was noticeably cooler and the need for a rain jacket if it is late April or early May. If you are staying in Amsterdam, look carefully where your hotel is - some of the people we were with choose price over location and goofed! Stay near Damm Square area as it is centrally located with good transportation. Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakeDaddy Posted August 12, 2015 #48 Share Posted August 12, 2015 My thought would be the average age on a TA is mid to late 60's. I also agree with the earlier poster the preferred TA would be westbound over eastbound. The extra 6 to 7 hours of time zone additions does add up. However, any TA is a great cruise, especially with Celebrity. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted August 12, 2015 #49 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So if your in your mid 30s probably feel out of place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakeDaddy Posted August 12, 2015 #50 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So if your in your mid 30s probably feel out of place Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, just special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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