First Med Cruise - Our excellent adventure!

[cruiseletters]

Your trip has been so amazing, thank you for taking the time to write a trip report. We will be going on the 10 day med cruise Sept. 8, 2010 and your photos have made us so excited about our upcoming trip.

 

[jagmom]

Oh, no! The trip can't be over already! It sounds like it was such an amazing trip and your pictures were breathtaking.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Thanks so much for writing this and for all the fabulous photos. I have loved it so much.

Mel
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Thanks, Mel.

Your trip has been so amazing, thank you for taking the time to write a trip report. We will be going on the 10 day med cruise Sept. 8, 2010 and your photos have made us so excited about our upcoming trip.

Yay, you are going to love it!

Oh, no! The trip can't be over already! It sounds like it was such an amazing trip and your pictures were breathtaking.

Thank you very much jagmom.

 

[CruisinEars]

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your report and seeing all of the pictures. Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip.

 

[eeyorefanuk]

Have really enjoyed your report and some gorgeous photos.

Your hotel in Barcelona looks so "rich" - might have to price that one up.

Thanks again

 

[TotallyAngelic]

Have loved every minute of your adventures ..... and your photos are in a league of their own. What fantastic memories you have

 

[travelbug24]

I know my med cruise will be here before I know it (9/8) and I have been trying to plan clothing accordingly. Do you have advice on what to take? I was thinking two capri's, one brown cargo pants, one pair black leggings, several tops to match, two short dresses and one long dress and four pairs of shoes. Too much? not enough?

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your report and seeing all of the pictures. Thanks for sharing your fabulous trip.

Thanks for reading, Cruisinears!

Have really enjoyed your report and some gorgeous photos.

Your hotel in Barcelona looks so "rich" - might have to price that one up.

Thanks again

It was very plush! We found a great special on Travelzoo. It was 97 Euros a night.

Have loved every minute of your adventures ..... and your photos are in a league of their own. What fantastic memories you have

Thank you, TotallyAngelic! Very nice of you to say!

I know my med cruise will be here before I know it (9/8) and I have been trying to plan clothing accordingly. Do you have advice on what to take? I was thinking two capri's, one brown cargo pants, one pair black leggings, several tops to match, two short dresses and one long dress and four pairs of shoes. Too much? not enough?

September will be hot! Remember that when you are packing. You can't wear shorts in some places (i.e. the Vatican), but they would be nice to have when you can. That sounds about right as far as how much though. I did laundry once, on a port day when we were back early.

 

[travelbug24]

September will be hot! Remember that when you are packing. You can't wear shorts in some places (i.e. the Vatican), but they would be nice to have when you can. That sounds about right as far as how much though. I did laundry once, on a port day when we were back early.

I was wondering how hot it was going to be - I'll be sure to pack a couple pair of shorts - they don't take up too much room.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I was wondering how hot it was going to be - I'll be sure to pack a couple pair of shorts - they don't take up too much room.

Good idea!

 

[smeecanada]

What a wonderful trip report. I've taken many notes. The DCL Med cruise is definitely on our to do list! Thanks mainly to the wonderful trip reports from this year's cruisers. Are you going to do the Alaska cruise?

Thanks for taking me along as you reported about your trip.

 

[disneychic]

Wow! What a fantastic trip report!!! We are booked for the Magic's Mediterranean cruise next August and I CANNOT WAIT!! Would you mind posting the name of the shuttle bus "Not to take"? I just want to make sure we DO NOT book that one!!!! Also, which hotel did you stay in prior to the cruise? Which of the 2 hotels did you prefer? Just wondering, as we've never been to Barcelona, and I want to make sure we stay someplace clean/nice. I don't minde spending more money for a place that I know is clean, safe and nice.

Thanks in advance! LOVED your trip report!!!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

What a wonderful trip report. I've taken many notes. The DCL Med cruise is definitely on our to do list! Thanks mainly to the wonderful trip reports from this year's cruisers. Are you going to do the Alaska cruise?

Thanks for taking me along as you reported about your trip.

We are! We have 5 cabins of friends and family booked on the May 31st sailing and this time we are taking dh and ds!

Wow! What a fantastic trip report!!! We are booked for the Magic's Mediterranean cruise next August and I CANNOT WAIT!! Would you mind posting the name of the shuttle bus "Not to take"? I just want to make sure we DO NOT book that one!!!! Also, which hotel did you stay in prior to the cruise? Which of the 2 hotels did you prefer? Just wondering, as we've never been to Barcelona, and I want to make sure we stay someplace clean/nice. I don't minde spending more money for a place that I know is clean, safe and nice.

Thanks in advance! LOVED your trip report!!!

I will! It was A2B transfers. We have read many good reviews, but our experience was a nightmare. I sent them an email and they apologized for it being a nightmare (their words) and promised to look into it. I never heard another word.

We stayed at Hotel Novotel Barcelona City the first night. I liked them both for different reasons. Avenida Palace was such a great location. Literally one block from Los Ramblas. Novotel was brand spanking new and very modern, plus the rooms slept 4.

I probably would give the edge to Avenida because of its location, but if you have a family of 4, you'll have to split up.

Edit: Since this report has been bumped a few times, I wanted to say that A2b transfers refunded all of our money (even for the transfer to the ship that was late but otherwise fine) about a year after. Long story how it came about, but they definitely made it right. They also told me they have changed managers and suppliers.

 

[Juls2989]

Subbing

 

[smeecanada]

We are! We have 5 cabins of friends and family booked on the May 31st sailing and this time we are taking dh and ds!

Great. I'll get to read your trip report before we go on August 23rd.

 

[cali cruiser]

You did such an amazing job on this trip report and your pictures are beautiful! We are going to be on the 9-8 Med and cannot wait!! I have a Cannon Rebel EOS Digital Camera (I think you recemmended that camera) but was wondering which lense you used for your trip. I have a telephoto, but was thinking maybe a wide angle?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I read about a website where you can rent lenses for a great price.

 

[Kewz1]

Yesterday I told my DH I would not want to take a Disney cruise in the Med.

Today I told him I was wrong. VERY wrong.

He now has a link to your TR! Thank you for posting and sharing your vacation with us!

Kristen

 

[castawaycayfans]

We did the same cruise two weeks after you and really had a great time. Loved looking at your pics, took me back to our time overseas! Can't wait to go back!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Great. I'll get to read your trip report before we go on August 23rd.

Ooh! I'll remember to do it quick!

You did such an amazing job on this trip report and your pictures are beautiful! We are going to be on the 9-8 Med and cannot wait!! I have a Cannon Rebel EOS Digital Camera (I think you recemmended that camera) but was wondering which lense you used for your trip. I have a telephoto, but was thinking maybe a wide angle?? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I read about a website where you can rent lenses for a great price.

I do recommend rebels! I loved all of mine. I rented a wide angle for the trip! I rented the 16-35L. It was awesome. It rarely left my camera.

Yesterday I told my DH I would not want to take a Disney cruise in the Med.

Today I told him I was wrong. VERY wrong.

He now has a link to your TR! Thank you for posting and sharing your vacation with us!

Kristen

I am so glad I brought you to the dark side! It truly was amazing! Thanks!

We did the same cruise two weeks after you and really had a great time. Loved looking at your pics, took me back to our time overseas! Can't wait to go back!

Thanks! I like looking at everyones pics to relive it a little too!

 

[ArmandXG]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. Wonderful photos! Your TR was very informative and convinced many people, including myself that a Med cruise is well worth it. It is now on my list of things to do!!!