9-08-2010 Pirates through the Mediterranean/ Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirates Life for Us

[castmeaway]

Well, the documents arrived today! However, they indicate that we have no ground transfers to the ship!

We originally booked the WBTA first and that's where the airfare and ground transfers were paid.

We got our airflight info (with the correct arrival date - Sept 8) at the beginning of July, but, for reasons unknown, our reservation still shows our ground transfers as Sep 18. I already called once about this and they said - "It's OK, we're expecting you on the 8th." Obviously not.

Gotta call Air services tomorrow.
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We had the same issue, and after two emails to DCL reservations they are sending us documentation with the correct ground transportation and contact numbers in case there is a problem, but they assure me that all is well.

Their reservation system will only allow one-way airfare on the transatlantic and ground transportation is tied to the air line reservation, thus everyone who did this will have incorrect cruise docs. Seems like they need to update their system to correct this problem.

 

[castmeaway]

Checked our reservations last night and we still had different rooms for our cruises. Checked again tonight, and we now have the same room for both cruises!

 

[tig82174]

Well, the documents arrived today! However, they indicate that we have no ground transfers to the ship!

We originally booked the WBTA first and that's where the airfare and ground transfers were paid.

We got our airflight info (with the correct arrival date - Sept 8) at the beginning of July, but, for reasons unknown, our reservation still shows our ground transfers as Sep 18. I already called once about this and they said - "It's OK, we're expecting you on the 8th." Obviously not.

Gotta call Air services tomorrow.
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We had the same issue, and after two emails to DCL reservations they are sending us documentation with the correct ground transportation and contact numbers in case there is a problem, but they assure me that all is well.

Their reservation system will only allow one-way airfare on the transatlantic and ground transportation is tied to the air line reservation, thus everyone who did this will have incorrect cruise docs. Seems like they need to update their system to correct this problem.

Same with us.

 

[renegade7]

Checked our reservations last night and we still had different rooms for our cruises. Checked again tonight, and we now have the same room for both cruises!

Awesome. I highly doubt that will happen for me (maybe if they kept me in my CAT 6), but with them upgrading me to a CAT 4, I don't see them giving me an upgrade fomr a CAT 10 to a CAT 4 for the TA, but one can dream.

 

[cquick]

We are flying into Barcelona Sept. 8 on Continental from Newark. Hoping there are no delays.

 

[Marie Mary-Ellen]

Hi there, if you send them an e-mail, they have excellent English speaking reservation staff, if that helps, getting really excited now...... We are coming with our Godchildren and their parents, so am finding it really hard to contain our excitement.......

We are so looking forward to meeting everyone from this discussion board, I feel we are all going to have the most magical time.......correction, we are going to have the most magical time.......



Marie & Jon

 

[cruiseletters]

we are also flying in Sept. 8th. We booked air with Disney and they have us flying Atlanta to Barcelona. When we got our cruise docs they show that we have no ground transfers I called the cruise line and they assured us we were on the list but couldn't (wouldn't ) send us any confirmation for that. I feel very nervous about that but worse comes to worse we take a cab to the port and deal with Disney later. We also have a connection in Salt Lake City that they have only given us 24 minutes from the time we land to the time that are next flight takes off for Atlanta. We talked to Delta about this they said it was in the time window so we should be ok. This is my main concern if we make that connection we should be ok, if not everything from there on will be a mess.

 

[penguinmomma]

Just popping back in! We're so excited Cannot WAIT to leave.

Still working on details for what we're doing each day. But we've got a couple weeks, right?

Got our booklet and room assignment, no upgrade but no big deal. Just seeing my hot stone massage then dinner that night at Palo in B&W made me relax a little inside YAY!!!!

 

[thuyronald]

eeyorelvr10,

Can you send me an email with your cabin numbers so I can add it to my Malta tour list?
thuyronald@yahoo.com

Tweed

 

[cquick]

CHAMPAGNE GIRLS: PARTY WILL BE IN STATEROOM # 7636 AT 1PM tHURSDAY 9/9.

Please PM me with the following info:
Are you a Drinker______a Sipper_____or a Taster______
Do you have your own Tiara______Boa______
Will you bring a bottle? _________

See you all soon! I am ordering Tiaras and Boas today

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

we are also flying in Sept. 8th. We booked air with Disney and they have us flying Atlanta to Barcelona. When we got our cruise docs they show that we have no ground transfers I called the cruise line and they assured us we were on the list but couldn't (wouldn't ) send us any confirmation for that. I feel very nervous about that but worse comes to worse we take a cab to the port and deal with Disney later. We also have a connection in Salt Lake City that they have only given us 24 minutes from the time we land to the time that are next flight takes off for Atlanta. We talked to Delta about this they said it was in the time window so we should be ok. This is my main concern if we make that connection we should be ok, if not everything from there on will be a mess.

The Salt Lake City airport is pretty easy to get around in - that won't be an issue. I am surprised they booked a flight with a 24 minute connection. You might want to call Delta, explain the situation and get yourselves seats in the front of the plane on the first flight.

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

Hi there, if you send them an e-mail, they have excellent English speaking reservation staff, if that helps, getting really excited now...... We are coming with our Godchildren and their parents, so am finding it really hard to contain our excitement.......

We are so looking forward to meeting everyone from this discussion board, I feel we are all going to have the most magical time.......correction, we are going to have the most magical time.......



Marie & Jon

Couldn't agree more - let the magic begin!!!!! A month from now at this time we will be on the chunnel from London to Paris for a couple of days before our flight to Barcelona from DeGaulle. Heck I am even excited to show the kids DeGaulle airport - particularly the outside which always has been one of the more unique airports around. Can't wait for the cast off party.

 

[DisneyVegas1]

Hi Everyone ,


I know its been awhile since I have posted in this thread , but being B2B and the TA thread has been a chore to keep up with along with some of the things we are getting knocked out here before the cruise ..

Im Just curious ...How many B2Bers do we have ???

Also out of you B2Bers do you plan on doing themed nights since this cruise is so port intensive ??? We have decided that we are not doing any theme nights based on we wanna see as much of the ports as we can ...Dont wanna have to rush back to the ship for dinner when we will have only few hours here and there ....

Now on the TA cruise we will be doing most themed nights cause that is our relaxation half of the cruise ...lol

Most of our excursions we are doing on our own , in Malta , my wife Helen use to work/live there and has contacted her driver that use to drive her back and forth to work and he has graciously offered to take us around for the day .... In Tunis , we have no idea yet ..lol In Rome we are just taking the train ourselves and going to see the sites , Pisa and pompeii pretty much the same ....Corsica still no idea ...and in VillaFrance , i think we will train to MonteCarlo since its pretty easy ..

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the ship , Old and New friends alike ...

 

[OKW93]

Hi Everyone ,


I know its been awhile since I have posted in this thread , but being B2B and the TA thread has been a chore to keep up with along with some of the things we are getting knocked out here before the cruise ..

Im Just curious ...How many B2Bers do we have ???

Also out of you B2Bers do you plan on doing themed nights since this cruise is so port intensive ??? We have decided that we are not doing any theme nights based on we wanna see as much of the ports as we can ...Dont wanna have to rush back to the ship for dinner when we will have only few hours here and there ....

Now on the TA cruise we will be doing most themed nights cause that is our relaxation half of the cruise ...lol

Most of our excursions we are doing on our own , in Malta , my wife Helen use to work/live there and has contacted her driver that use to drive her back and forth to work and he has graciously offered to take us around for the day .... In Tunis , we have no idea yet ..lol In Rome we are just taking the train ourselves and going to see the sites , Pisa and pompeii pretty much the same ....Corsica still no idea ...and in VillaFrance , i think we will train to MonteCarlo since its pretty easy ..

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the ship , Old and New friends alike ...

Hi Todd - We're are still B2bers....Michael and Susan, Linda and Frank and Jen. I can't speak for everyone but I am bringing very little themed clothing due to luggage restrictions, etc...but I have my pirate shirt that I'll probably wear both Pirate nights and my boa for the champage girls party! LOL It is going to be a busy 10 days for sure. We will definitely need the rest on the TA. Looking forward to seeing you real soon!!!
Susan

 

[cquick]

We are B2B 3 of us....I am bringing Pirate outfit for me, but DH and DS only want shirts....ok by me!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Hi Everyone ,


I know its been awhile since I have posted in this thread , but being B2B and the TA thread has been a chore to keep up with along with some of the things we are getting knocked out here before the cruise ..

Im Just curious ...How many B2Bers do we have ???

Also out of you B2Bers do you plan on doing themed nights since this cruise is so port intensive ??? We have decided that we are not doing any theme nights based on we wanna see as much of the ports as we can ...Dont wanna have to rush back to the ship for dinner when we will have only few hours here and there ....

Now on the TA cruise we will be doing most themed nights cause that is our relaxation half of the cruise ...lol

Most of our excursions we are doing on our own , in Malta , my wife Helen use to work/live there and has contacted her driver that use to drive her back and forth to work and he has graciously offered to take us around for the day .... In Tunis , we have no idea yet ..lol In Rome we are just taking the train ourselves and going to see the sites , Pisa and pompeii pretty much the same ....Corsica still no idea ...and in VillaFrance , i think we will train to MonteCarlo since its pretty easy ..

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the ship , Old and New friends alike ...

Hi, Todd!

We're B2B (Linda & Mike). I'm thinking not so much theme night stuff on the Med portion, also.

 

[gatzsd]

Couldn't agree more - let the magic begin!!!!! A month from now at this time we will be on the chunnel from London to Paris for a couple of days before our flight to Barcelona from DeGaulle. Heck I am even excited to show the kids DeGaulle airport - particularly the outside which always has been one of the more unique airports around. Can't wait for the cast off party.

What day are you flying from cdg to bcn? We are on easy jet flying the morning of the 7 th from cdg to bcn

 

[penguinmomma]

Goodness, I wish we were B2B! We are staying 2 more nights in Barcelona after getting off the ship at least. I used to live in Spain, but Madrid...
I looked in to booking the B2B but my FIL's being buried at Arlington and we can't miss it.

Oh and I'm not a "Champagne Girl" except that I like to drink it, lol! But hope you ladies have fun

 

[cquick]

Oh and I'm not a "Champagne Girl" except that I like to drink it, lol! But hope you ladies have fun

why aren't you a champagne girl? Everyone's invited to the party....

 

[castmeaway]

We're doing b2b as is another couple traveling with us. Not bringing theme night outfits, just not enough luggage allowance. For excursions, we're doing Adventures by Disney.