WBPC May 6th 2013 Wonder

The difference is those cruise started and ended in the same port. That means the distant foreign port of call does not apply. All those cruises had to do was a foreign port. Like the Hawaii cruise. Ensenada was used to satisfy the foreign port requirement.

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So why does this work for the California Coast Repo? PV and Cabo are more distant than Vancouver and Victoria. :scratchin
 
Beauty & the Best said:
Well, I really hope Cartagena isn't cancelled. It would be my first stop in South America and I'd like to add that to the continents I've been to!

We've done Aruba before, not Costa Rica, but either one would be less exciting IMO.

Wait - is there word it might be canceled?!?!? I've been of the Disboards for a few days, out of the loop!
 
I keep hearing about wine packages... but ones that you can sign up for on your first night in the dining rotation. I'm assuming these are separate from what's available for order on the DCL website?

What do these entail? How much are they (for the whole 14-nights)?
 


Mom323 said:
So why does this work for the California Coast Repo? PV and Cabo are more distant than Vancouver and Victoria. :scratchin

The only time a DISTANT foreign port is required is when a cruise is sailing from one US port to a different US port. The repo doesn't require it because Vancouver is a Canadian port, not a US port. This is why, when DCL sailed Alaska out of Seattle, the repo to get there went to Vancouver and then the first Alaska sailed from Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Subsequent cruises were closed-loop from Seattle, so Victoria counted as a foreign stop since a DISTANT stop was not required on a closed-loop US port origin cruise.
 
The only time a DISTANT foreign port is required is when a cruise is sailing from one US port to a different US port. The repo doesn't require it because Vancouver is a Canadian port, not a US port. This is why, when DCL sailed Alaska out of Seattle, the repo to get there went to Vancouver and then the first Alaska sailed from Vancouver and ended in Seattle. Subsequent cruises were closed-loop from Seattle, so Victoria counted as a foreign stop since a DISTANT stop was not required on a closed-loop US port origin cruise.

Thanks:thumbsup2
 
Chaopolis said:
I keep hearing about wine packages... but ones that you can sign up for on your first night in the dining rotation. I'm assuming these are separate from what's available for order on the DCL website?

What do these entail? How much are they (for the whole 14-nights)?

The wine packages on the website are exactly the same as what's offered by your server in the dining rooms. If you want 14 bottles of wine, you buy two 7-night packages. You can also select smaller packages; on our honeymoon a couple at our table bought a three-night package for a seven-night cruise.

I believe you are allowed to take two bottles off the ship with you through customs when you disembark at the end; I don't know if that's per person or not.
 


Just wanted to send greeting from WDW. Here for a week.

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Just wanted to send greeting from WDW. Here for a week.

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Jealous - enjoy your week! If our vacation $ didn't go to DCL, it would certainly go to WDW. I am waiting 'til the girls are brave enough to ride "the good rides" - eight years in Fantasyland is my limit!
 
Brixton said:
Jealous - enjoy your week! If our vacation $ wasn't going to DCL, it would certainly go to WDW!

Well DVC really does help. My free flights help. My premier pass is saving the day. Nice to see you on next years cruise as well.

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Good Morning, Happy Cruisers!

Knee deep in packing boxes here, so barely any time to think about cruising.

None of the other PC cruises have stopped in Columbia. I believe this will be the first time.

My family was on the December EBPC and we stopped in Cartagena. We had a great time, got off the ship, found a taxi to show us around for 4 hours, paid him $50 plus tip. We went to the Monastery, Old Fort, Old City, and the "mall" the ship recommends to buy emeralds. We did not feel unsafe at any time.

The city has some interesting sights, like any other country keep your wits about you but for the most part the Colombians just want you to enjoy their country. The street vendors are a bit more aggressive than other places but not a big deal.

We will probably not do anything this time because we were just there, not because we don't feel safe. Any questions, feel free to ask.

That would be correct! Cartagena is a LOVELY city. We took a private tour hit the highlights, did some shopping, and had lunch. I didn't see one "drug smuggler, prostitute, or man with gun". Can't WAIT to go back.

Aruba is nice, but you can see it all in one day and if you've seen it once, you've seen it all.

Happy Day, All!
 
*tinker*bell* said:
Enjoy your vacation! :goodvibes

Thanks. Tonight is Ohana. I love that place then off to Splitsville for the big drink. Can't wait.

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My family was on the December EBPC and we stopped in Cartagena. We had a great time, got off the ship, found a taxi to show us around for 4 hours, paid him $50 plus tip. We went to the Monastery, Old Fort, Old City, and the "mall" the ship recommends to buy emeralds. We did not feel unsafe at any time.

Oh, I didn't know that. Cool, thanks for sharing! I'll have to see if there are any threads about the tours there from previous cruisers.
 

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