Live from Emerald Princess- Aug 3, 2019

[kaohaul]

On 8/6/2019 at 5:11 PM, S&DMOM said:

Just checking in again.

 

Santorini Port- tendering process fast and seamless.  We got an early start at 8am and had no wait for the cable car up to Thira.  We walked to the local bus station.  The directions on Tom’s cruise website is accurate and detailed.  If in doubt The locals were very helpful.  The ride to Oia is 1,80 E each way. We stood in the bus part of the way there b/c it was very full. Enjoyed a beautiful morning, had a few drinks and took many pictures.  Ride back was easy and bus picked us up where it dropped us off.   Bus was only half full and an express ride back to  Thira.  Ride the cable car back down ans had no wait for the tender back to the ship. 

 

Kotor Port-

 

What an amazing sight as we got off the tender this morning!! The landscape is absolutely beautiful.  We didn’t wake up early enough to watch the sail in but we watched the sail out and loved it!!  We had a private tour with M tours.  Our tour guide Milo was excellent- easy to understand, entertaining and full knowledge.  He actually gave  Bill Gates a tour a few days ago!!:). We wish we had more time here.  

 

We'll be on the Emerald from 9/14, and this is our first time doing cruise, so I would love to hear more about your experience.

 

Did you book any excursions from Princess/private other than Kotor? 

 

I was thinking to just walk around Santorini and Kotor by ourselves, is this doable? Or do we need a guide? 

 

Currently we booked a tour for Sicily and Naples from Princess, any other recommendations for private tours? 

 

Also just curious if they offer gelato on the ship? And how was the specialty dining at SHARE? 

 

Thanks for your live updates and enjoy your trip!!