janegraybc Posted March 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2018 When do you board the ship? And what can we do with our luggage that day? We will be staying at a hotel near the airport the night before we start our cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted March 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Have never travelled with Avalon, but other cruise lines usually allow you to board any time and will hold your bags until your cabin is ready. (Usually mid-afternoon) you can then go exploring on your own knowing your bags are safely aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted March 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2018 From what I have read (not personal experience), Avalon is somewhat different. They have everyone meet at a hotel and transport them to the ship. You can drop off your bags there in the morning, spend some time wandering around town and then return to the hotel mid-afternoon for the transfer to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radarcruiser Posted March 3, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2018 When do you board the ship? And what can we do with our luggage that day? We will be staying at a hotel near the airport the night before we start our cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Jane, I had the same question a while back and got the same answers. Avalon told me they will notify us 3 days before the cruise exactly where to meet them. Which sailing are u on? We are doing Illumination May 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsprmom Posted March 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Jane, we are on Avalon Amsterdam to Budapest April 27th. Our travel agent informed us we will meet at the hotel and be taken to the ship. Must be on board by 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenster Posted March 16, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We've done Avalon twice now. Once Amsterdam to Basel and once Vienna to Amsterdam. They gather up everyone at a hotel. The one they use in Amsterdam is the Movenpick and it's right on the docks. They have a reception room with water, coffee, tea, and sodas. After our transfer from the airport dropped us off, we left our bags in the hospitality room and walked over to the Old town. It was a good thing to keep moving after the overnight flight. Once we sat down, we wanted to crash! We explored Old Town and found a little cafe for a pizza and a beer, then walked back to the hotel. Around 3:30 or so, they boarded us up on a bus and drove us a very short distance to the boat. Pretty much the same scenario out of Vienna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwixmas Posted March 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2018 we did same cruise last june the hotel avalon used was right by the dock . we were meet at the airport (we had to meet at a certain point in the airport)and transported to the hotel and told we could wait there or go into amsterdam but be back by i think it was 4pm so we all could go to the ship together. they took our bags at airport and never saw them again till we were on board the ship.enjoy your trip the staff exceptional. I am on gluten free diet and the waiter would meet me at door of the dinning room with freshly baked bread .and all menu s were adapted for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janegraybc Posted March 19, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Has anyone taken the Cesky Krumlov your? How was it? Worth the price? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenster Posted March 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Has anyone taken the Cesky Krumlov your? How was it? Worth the price? On our last cruise, the CK tour was an option but we chose the Salzburg option because my bride had never been there. (It was my fourth time but I did it for her.) Those on our ship that went to CK raved about it. We'll be cruising through there again this summer so will go on the CK option this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstef Posted March 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Are Euros accepted in Budapest or do I need their currency? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenster Posted March 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2018 The currency of Hungary is the HUF. You should be able to easily convert your Euros to the Forint or HUF. Probably, the Euro (and even the US dollar will be accepted pretty much everywhere tourists hang out but the exchange rate might not be too favorable. Most, but not all, places will take credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted March 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I recommend getting HUF - especially for a longer stay - but I got by for the 30 hours I stayed in Budapest without changing money. You will get more favourable rates if you pay in forints. Be aware that when you pay in euros you are likely to get change in forints. Touristy places might do the whole transaction in euros, though. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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