ozscotart Posted November 7, 2017 #26 Share Posted November 7, 2017 OP : we have sailed out of Dover, Southampton and Newcastle and regularly visit Liverpool. Personally I prefer Southampton, it is very easy , you can drive there, we had valet parking off the QE2, drove up to reception, handed over the car and the keys and it was there when we disembarked! Perhaps they don’t do that now? Anyway Southampton although a long way from here in Scotland, has great amenities and good transport links. On doing a Norway cruise you do lose some time both ways, so if time is short you might want to cruise from Newcastle. The thing about Newcastle is the docks are some distance from the town and there is little there. Dover isn’t bad, with the docks not far from the town for smaller ships, but you still lose some time sailing to Norway. Liverpool docks are in the centre and very convenient for the many hotels, shops and bars and restaurants in the area. We have only cruised from there on day trips and the ferries. But it has some interesting features including Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock. There are some cruises from Scotland, quite a few on Fred Olsen which attract a generally much older British passenger base. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 7, 2017 #27 Share Posted November 7, 2017 OP : we have sailed out of Dover, Southampton and Newcastle and regularly visit Liverpool. Personally I prefer Southampton, it is very easy , you can drive there, we had valet parking off the QE2, drove up to reception, handed over the car and the keys and it was there when we disembarked! Perhaps they don’t do that now? Anyway Southampton although a long way from here in Scotland, has great amenities and good transport links. On doing a Norway cruise you do lose some time both ways, so if time is short you might want to cruise from Newcastle. The thing about Newcastle is the docks are some distance from the town and there is little there. Dover isn’t bad, with the docks not far from the town for smaller ships, but you still lose some time sailing to Norway. Liverpool docks are in the centre and very convenient for the many hotels, shops and bars and restaurants in the area. We have only cruised from there on day trips and the ferries. But it has some interesting features including Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock. There are some cruises from Scotland, quite a few on Fred Olsen which attract a generally much older British passenger base. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The dock at North Shields (Newcastle) is only 10 miles from the city center or 15 miles to Durham. Royal Quays outlet shopping is walking distance about 800 metres away. The Metro Centre Europes biggest indoor shopping centre is less than 20 miles away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 7, 2017 #28 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Old Speckled hen in bottles is best and is 5% Newcastle brown was 3.4% when i drank it in bottles not sure if it is any stronger now. A nice drop in any case.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 7, 2017 #29 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A nice drop in any case.:D I prefered Newcastle Exhibition ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted November 7, 2017 #30 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Old Speckled hen in bottles is best and is 5% Newcastle brown was 3.4% when i drank it in bottles not sure if it is any stronger now.One of my favourites, Old Speckled Hen. Sent from my VFD 900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 7, 2017 #31 Share Posted November 7, 2017 One of my favourites, Old Speckled Hen. Sent from my VFD 900 using Tapatalk Mine too. I find it tastes more hoppy out of a bottle than a can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted November 7, 2017 #32 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Tower Bridge in the Port of London is the best place in the UK to start a cruise from. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 7, 2017 #33 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Tower Bridge in the Port of London is the best place in the UK to start a cruise from. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Which cruise line leaves from their?. Southampton is the main cruise port in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 7, 2017 #34 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Must be a smaller cruise line to get up to Thames that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 7, 2017 #35 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Must be a smaller cruise line to get up to Thames that far. Cruise and Maritime or Fred Olsen possibly but not my cruise choice so not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted November 7, 2017 #36 Share Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) Cruise and Maritime or Fred Olsen possibly but not my cruise choice so not sure. C&M go up as far as Tilbury. FO don’t go up the Thames. Silversea have about 6 per year that start from Tower Bridge. (Silver Wind and Silver Cloud) They also have Greenwich and Tilbury starters. There are a few others ... I work right by HMS Belfast where they berth. Nothing beats passing under Tower Bridge with Rule Britannia blasting from the speakers. Done it once doubt it’ll happen again... costs too much! But it’s certainly the best U.K. port starter! on the ship And yes, small ships can get into very tight holes! And if unsure of the gap size, look at the pilot boat! Misses the sides by inches in places Edited November 7, 2017 by les37b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 7, 2017 #37 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Not Boddingtons, it's gone down hill since they were taken over by the multi nationals and moved the brewery. Sent from my VFD 900 using Tapatalk How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 8, 2017 #38 Share Posted November 8, 2017 C&M go up as far as Tilbury. FO don’t go up the Thames. Silversea have about 6 per year that start from Tower Bridge. (Silver Wind and Silver Cloud) They also have Greenwich and Tilbury starters. There are a few others ... I work right by HMS Belfast where they berth. Nothing beats passing under Tower Bridge with Rule Britannia blasting from the speakers. Done it once doubt it’ll happen again... costs too much! But it’s certainly the best U.K. port starter! on the ship And yes, small ships can get into very tight holes! And if unsure of the gap size, look at the pilot boat! Misses the sides by inches in places HMS Belfast is great for a visit, went on her last time in London Town, about 4 years ago. Rule Britannia !! (Sounds like a P&O Great British Sailaway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newport dave Posted November 8, 2017 #39 Share Posted November 8, 2017 How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo:Yep, the Belgian Budweiser... Sent from my VFD 900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 8, 2017 #40 Share Posted November 8, 2017 But still so much better than Budweiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 8, 2017 #41 Share Posted November 8, 2017 How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo: The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 8, 2017 #42 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales. I like those as well.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 8, 2017 #43 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Back to the subject of which UK Port? How about the Fortnum's LBV Port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 8, 2017 #44 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Back to the subject of which UK Port? How about the Fortnum's LBV Port. Never tasted their port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 8, 2017 #45 Share Posted November 8, 2017 The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales. Hi,Peroni and San Miguel seem to be taking over UK bars nowadays.My favourites Stella and Kronenbourg 1664 seem to be diminishing.My favourite Italian beer is Moretti,cheers,Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted November 8, 2017 #46 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi,Peroni and San Miguel seem to be taking over UK bars nowadays.My favourites Stella and Kronenbourg 1664 seem to be diminishing.My favourite Italian beer is Moretti,cheers,Brian. Yes i get Moretti on draft sometimes in our favourite Italian restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 8, 2017 #47 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Yes i get Moretti on draft sometimes in our favourite Italian restaurant. I just buy it in bottles here.I only drink it in the summer when its 40 plus every day,cheers,Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 8, 2017 #48 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Hi,in my working days I was elite on Londons most famous short cruise port.The woolwich ferry,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 8, 2017 #49 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I just buy it in bottles here.I only drink it in the summer when its 40 plus every day,cheers,Brian. That is when they don't touch the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted November 8, 2017 #50 Share Posted November 8, 2017 That is when they don't touch the side.LOL,exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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