June 18, 2011 - 11 Night Mediterranean Sailing from Barcelona

[ctldavis]

R you doing DCL flights and transfers?

We are, but not doing DCL flights - coming in on 17th.

 

[jns]

DIS Meet - 3:30 (before the safety drill), Promenade Lounge located right outside Parrot Cay; Wear lime green name tags (paint chips) which you can get from Home Depot in the paint depart.

was thinking as we don't have a Home Depot here
what else can I use ?

 

[Calfan]

DIS Meet - 3:30 (before the safety drill), Promenade Lounge located right outside Parrot Cay; Wear lime green name tags (paint chips) which you can get from Home Depot in the paint depart.

was thinking as we don't have a Home Depot here
what else can I use ?

I think any hardware store will have lime green paint chips. My husband picked some up at our local Ace Hardware.

 

[2PrincesseInTow]

We are:

Mark & Sara, Mary (9), Grace (5) cabin 8076
Beatrice (my MIL) & Sarah (24, my DSD) cabin 6644

Just need a little space from the MIL.....

 

[jns]

We are:

Mark & Sara, Mary (9), Grace (5) cabin 8076
Beatrice (my MIL) & Sarah (24, my DSD) cabin 6644

Just need a little space from the MIL.....

Thanks
FE updated here

 

[Bella81903]

We are # 2633 Curtis and Monique adults Mia (girl) 4

I am going to have to find a alternative to the name tag since I do not live in the US

 

[jns]

We are # 2633 Curtis and Monique adults Mia (girl) 4

I am going to have to find a alternative to the name tag since I do not live in the US

added your info

anyone a photo of these name tags as we will have to find an alternative too

OK done a search and found this
anyone know what size ??

 

[MadHatterMom2]

Here is our info: Me (Julie), DH, DD Anneliese (12) & DS Alex (8). We are in cabin#5001. If the number of staterooms does not exceed 20, maybe we don't have to break up the list? What do you guys think?

Also, if anyone outside the U.S. needs the name tags, I can go to a Home Depot and mail them to you (if you provide me your address). We have plenty of time still - just let me know. Or - I could bring a few extras to the Meet - either way.

 

[ga9497]

Just got a message from DCL that the Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze excursion in Villefranche has been cancelled due to complications from the royal wedding that will be taking place in Monaco the day we are there. Apparently some of the routes the excursion needs to take will be blocked. I was looking forward to this excursion, but I think now we will try doing the port on our own. I really want to go to Eze.

The wedding isn't actually until July, I guess they are closing certain areas early?

http://www.cityoutmonaco.com/monaco-events/articles/prince-albert-engaged-charlene-wittstock

Programme

Friday 1 July 2011 at 5pm
Civil Wedding in the Throne Room of the Palace of Monaco, conducted by Philippe Narmino, Director of the Judicial Services, President of the Council of State, and Registrar to the Ruling Family.


Saturday 2 July 2011 at 5pm
Religious Ceremony in the Main Courtyard of the Palace of Monaco, including Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Barsi.

 

[ga9497]

to tour Rome?

yes we are touring Rome but on our own. I have been there twice and my children and husband have been there once so we have specific things we want to see.

 

[ga9497]

Disney transportation to the ship? We are taking a red eye and arriving in the am at Barcelona and taking the Disney transfers. Just wondering what to expect of anyone knows

It should be seamless
When you receive your documents you will have vouchers in there for your transfers and there should be information on where to meet the bus once you are in the Barcelona airport

 

[stampinot]

It should be seamless
When you receive your documents you will have vouchers in there for your transfers and there should be information on where to meet the bus once you are in the Barcelona airport

Has anyone mastered the best way to not have extreme jet lag when we get there?
Also, does anyone have a link to the information as far as how many Euros we should bring, where the best place to get them is, how to pack for traveling overseas, how is the weather?

 

[jns]

Here is our info: Me (Julie), DH, DD Anneliese (12) & DS Alex (8). We are in cabin#5001. If the number of staterooms does not exceed 20, maybe we don't have to break up the list? What do you guys think?

Also, if anyone outside the U.S. needs the name tags, I can go to a Home Depot and mail them to you (if you provide me your address). We have plenty of time still - just let me know. Or - I could bring a few extras to the Meet - either way.

Would love if you could take three of these over for me
There is 17 staterooms at the moment

anyone else wanting to join
please shout out
FE updated here

 

[ga9497]

Has anyone mastered the best way to not have extreme jet lag when we get there?
Also, does anyone have a link to the information as far as how many Euros we should bring, where the best place to get them is, how to pack for traveling overseas, how is the weather?

I would suggest reading a few websites like frommers.com which has planning information that will come in handy
Here is one such area look at the links on the menu on the left http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/0228010002.html

You shouldn't bring a lot of Euros as the best exchange rate will be at ATM's
I know the ship will exchange money to Euros but don't know what their exchange rate will be.

Make sure you let your bank and credit card companies know you will be traveling outside of the country you live in or they may put a block on your credit cards / ATM card

pack - if you plan on visiting churches knees and shoulders must be covered. They are strict on this and will not allow you in if you are not dressed appropriately

Jet lag - do not drink any alcohol or caffeine while on the plane try to get as much sleep as possible. Take ear plugs, ipod or noise cancelling headphones to block out noise.

Weather - look at any of the weather websites and look at the historical weather from the last couple of years during the time of the cruise to give you an idea of what to expect. Summers will be hot and some places humid. Rome will be hot and humid. Last time I was there in late June it was 90 degrees every day

 

[stampinot]

Here is our info: Me (Julie), DH, DD Anneliese (12) & DS Alex (8). We are in cabin#5001. If the number of staterooms does not exceed 20, maybe we don't have to break up the list? What do you guys think?

Also, if anyone outside the U.S. needs the name tags, I can go to a Home Depot and mail them to you (if you provide me your address). We have plenty of time still - just let me know. Or - I could bring a few extras to the Meet - either way.

Fish Extender groups. That would allow for us to be able to spend more money on the ones we have and not go crazy running around the ship trying to find staterooms to deliver to. Just a thought.

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

R you doing DCL flights and transfers?[/QUOTE

No, us air charlotte-philly-bcn on the 16/17th.

 

[skeegan]

Here is our info: Me (Susan), DH, DD Katie (16). Late seating. We are waiting on the cabin assignment. GTY

 

[lornak]

The wedding isn't actually until July, I guess they are closing certain areas early?

http://www.cityoutmonaco.com/monaco-events/articles/prince-albert-engaged-charlene-wittstock

Programme

Friday 1 July 2011 at 5pm
Civil Wedding in the Throne Room of the Palace of Monaco, conducted by Philippe Narmino, Director of the Judicial Services, President of the Council of State, and Registrar to the Ruling Family.


Saturday 2 July 2011 at 5pm
Religious Ceremony in the Main Courtyard of the Palace of Monaco, including Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Barsi.

How exactly is this going to affect our day in Villefranche? Do you think we should plan on skipping Monaco? Does anyone have specifics on what will be closed? I'm curious as to why DCL would cancel the entire excursion and would like to be able to plan ahead!!!

 

[Bella81903]

Here is our info: Me (Julie), DH, DD Anneliese (12) & DS Alex (8). We are in cabin#5001. If the number of staterooms does not exceed 20, maybe we don't have to break up the list? What do you guys think?

Also, if anyone outside the U.S. needs the name tags, I can go to a Home Depot and mail them to you (if you provide me your address). We have plenty of time still - just let me know. Or - I could bring a few extras to the Meet - either way.

Would you be able to send some to me as well. I will PM you my address.

 

[Bella81903]

So I am feeling a bit lost. This is our first cruise and planning the activities for this seems so tiring and expensive What gifts do people normally give for FE? Do we exchange gifts everyday or is this a one time thing? I feel like I am running out of time