Jim_Iain Apex Key West, TansAtlantic and British Isle with a Week in Amsterdam

[Jim_Iain]

Stopped by the Casino to pull off the OBC for the cancelled excisions in the Shetlands. 
 

Came back with a good return on my $400 

 

 

 

[chemmo]

Just now, Jim_Iain said:

Stopped by the Casino to pull off the OBC for the cancelled excisions in the Shetlands. 
 

Came back with a good return on my $400 

 

 

Well done! 
 

 

[jimbri]

Happy Birthday, Iain

[ProfMHC]

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  here’s to you Iian! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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[scrapcreator]

Happy birthday, Iain!

[venicecruiser]

Happy Birthday, lain!  Looks like you had quite the celebration.

 

Claudia

[awhfy]

22 hours ago, Stem to Stern said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAIN !!!

Happy & healthy bday to Iain!!

[Stem to Stern]

8 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

It looks like it was heating up in the kitchen....

[Jim_Iain]

Well we are on the way home.  
 

Things we learned.  At the Rotterdam Rsil Station if you buy a group ticket (discounted) for 2 or more it doesn’t permit you to get to platform and nail after 9 (non-commute time).  We only had to wait 15 minutes and ther was an EC Express train waiting for us. 
 

 

[Jim_Iain]

After security there is a passport area.  Very long line on right but short self service line I. Left for US, EC and British passport.  
 

[Jim_Iain]

United’s Lounge and they directed us to  Cafe that had been turned into a makeshift lounge. 
 

Very crowded but finally found a place to sit.  Offerings are limited and very disappointing for a lounge experience 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jim_Iain]

Well only a 25 minute walk to the gate. 
 

As we prepare to depart, I would like to thank all those who have followed and participated in this epic journey. 
 

 

[Rocky4]

Its been a wonderful trip to follow.  Safe travels home fellow Volunteer!

[IWillGoAnywhere26]

I know I was late to the party but what a ride! Safe travels to you and Iain. Looking forward to following your next adventure!  Mary Ann

[kwokpot]

1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said:

Well we are on the way home.  
 

Things we learned.  At the Rotterdam Rsil Station if you buy a group ticket (discounted) for 2 or more it doesn’t permit you to get to platform and nail after 9 (non-commute time).  We only had to wait 15 minutes and ther was an EC Express train waiting for us. 
 

 

Did you also take the subway rather than the street tram from Rotterdam Cruise port to Rotterdam Central Station? I had always planned on using the street tram in Rotterdam until your trip report. 

[PANIN36]

Have a safe trip home Jim and Iain.

Thank you so much for taking us along with your wonderful journey.

Love all the door pictures 🙂

 

Vien

[Jim_Iain]

47 minutes ago, kwokpot said:

Did you also take the subway rather than the street tram from Rotterdam Cruise port to Rotterdam Central Station? I had always planned on using the street tram in Rotterdam until your trip report. 

Yes the tram stop is about 200-300 feet further down from Tram.  We found  it easy with 4 of us and 4 suitcases and carry one. 

[Jim_Iain]

Still at AMS.  Flight had a mechanical issue and running about 1 hour 20 minutes so far. 
 

One of those delays they keep pushing back 30 minutes 

[Jim_Iain]

For those considered Celebrities Shuttles. 
 

When we left the ship at 7:45 there was a line of 500-750 waiting to board busses.  Not sure what was causing delays as ther were 3 or 4 busses in the lot. 

[terrydtx]

2 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

Still at AMS.  Flight had a mechanical issue and running about 1 hour 20 minutes so far. 
 

One of those delays they keep pushing back 30 minutes 

Is this going to delay getting to any connecting flights in the US? 

[terrydtx]

11 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

For those considered Celebrities Shuttles. 
 

When we left the ship at 7:45 there was a line of 500-750 waiting to board busses.  Not sure what was causing delays as there were 3 or 4 busses in the lot. 

We stopped using Celebrity shuttles post Covid and now book only private transport to and from the ship. In US ports we use Uber for our transports.

Edited May 25, 2023 by terrydtx

[Jim_Iain]

6 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Is this going to delay getting to any connecting flights in the US? 

Not for us but many connecting to Asia and western destinations are affected.   They say one we are airborne the will begin working on connections for those affected. 

[venicecruiser]

Thanks for another wonderful adventure!  Safe travels home!

 

Claudia

[Jim_Iain]

Finally aboard and settling in for a long flight.  Currently projecting 11 hours 30 minutes due to head winds

 

 

 

[GREG781]

Safe travels and it was great following along as always!