Northern Sights and Mickey's MAGICal Delights-1st Baltic Cruise-June 12,2010-Pt 2

[Lynn G]

Good Evening Cruisers!

We are taking an evening off from the Parks, so I thought I would catch up on some of the boards! We finished our races - Scott did the Goofy and I did the half marathon (or the Donald).

Chris called this morning to see when ressies would be open for DLP and FINALLY they were!!
We are now booked at the Disney New York Hotel for the last part of our trip!
Now we just have to get from Dover to Paris. Working on it!

We found that flying from London to Paris was the cheapest way to get there - we are not going to DLP but are touring Normandy. It is easy to get to DLP from the airport - there is a bus that goes directly to DLP.

When we get home we will look at the excursions - stilll will probably do our own except for St. Petersburg.

 

[cquick]

Good Evening Cruisers!

We are taking an evening off from the Parks, so I thought I would catch up on some of the boards! We finished our races - Scott did the Goofy and I did the half marathon (or the Donald).
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OH! congratulations on the marathon! It was so COLD!!! We were on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas for 5 nights....put into Haiti just about a week before the earthquake, although I understand the area RCCL docks was not damaged.

I fell while climbing the falls at Dunn River.....injured my right hamstring and left kneww....spent the last 2 days in a borrowed wheelchair and I have been off of work since....I work on Monday.

Connie

 

[rotary2808]

I would have rather waited a month to pay it off - but since we're in a suite - they changed it to 150 days out.....

Virgil

We're in a suite too, it's a 120 days. February 12 will be in no time. I've already been working with the shoreside concierge. I was hoping they would have some prices on the excursions, but they don't have those yet either.

 

[gydell]

Good Evening Cruisers!

We are taking an evening off from the Parks, so I thought I would catch up on some of the boards! We finished our races - Scott did the Goofy and I did the half marathon (or the Donald).

OH! congratulations on the marathon! It was so COLD!!! We were on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas for 5 nights....put into Haiti just about a week before the earthquake, although I understand the area RCCL docks was not damaged.

I fell while climbing the falls at Dunn River.....injured my right hamstring and left kneww....spent the last 2 days in a borrowed wheelchair and I have been off of work since....I work on Monday.

Connie

Hope you're ok!



We paid our cruise off last April so that's done! Been saving for excursions and ALASKA!!!

 

[TammyAlphabet]

OH! congratulations on the marathon! It was so COLD!!! We were on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas for 5 nights....put into Haiti just about a week before the earthquake, although I understand the area RCCL docks was not damaged.

I fell while climbing the falls at Dunn River.....injured my right hamstring and left kneww....spent the last 2 days in a borrowed wheelchair and I have been off of work since....I work on Monday.

Connie

Oh Connie, I am so sorry about the fall! I hope you are better soon.

 

[EpcotKilterFan]

Connie I hope you are getting better!

We have not paid in full yet, but will do that at the beginning of February. Have been reviewing the excursions It would be nice to have the prices.

Trying to plan the St Petersburg excursions is difficult because you don't know when they are going to take place. I am really interested in the dinner with the characters. That is a signature collection and I am only a lowly silver level. So we shall see if we get it or not.

Eveyone have a great weekend!

Debbie

 

[scottishwee35]

OH! congratulations on the marathon! It was so COLD!!! We were on the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas for 5 nights....put into Haiti just about a week before the earthquake, although I understand the area RCCL docks was not damaged.

I fell while climbing the falls at Dunn River.....injured my right hamstring and left kneww....spent the last 2 days in a borrowed wheelchair and I have been off of work since....I work on Monday.

Connie

Oh Connie

be careful while you were on holiday... oh dear I hope your left knee is okay... might take it a while...

Ii have trouble knee, still sore nowaday... I thought it is better now but still sore when twist around or bend but improving now....

Scottishwee35

 

[rotary2808]

Connie I hope you are getting better!

We have not paid in full yet, but will do that at the beginning of February. Have been reviewing the excursions It would be nice to have the prices.

Trying to plan the St Petersburg excursions is difficult because you don't know when they are going to take place. I am really interested in the dinner with the characters. That is a signature collection and I am only a lowly silver level. So we shall see if we get it or not.

Eveyone have a great weekend!

Debbie

I've been talking to shoreside concierge about the St. Petersburg excursions and just about everything I'm interested in is only available on the 2nd day. I really want to do the Peterhof and Pushkin tour, but I want to see the Hermitage as well and all of those tours take place on the 2nd day. Plus, nothing else can be done with the Peterhof tour since it's 9 hours long.

 

[Scott H]

Well the Races are done time get serious about this trip

 

[WVMD]

Well the Races are done time get serious about this trip

Hope you guys had a good run Scott! I'm all packed and getting ready to head to London in a few hours for a visit with Jason.

Virgil

 

[gydell]

Hope you guys had a good run Scott! I'm all packed and getting ready to head to London in a few hours for a visit with Jason.

Virgil

Have a good trip!

We got back from Huntsville last night. We had lunch with Emily and her family. They are great! Today I am planning on booking our tour to Stonehenge.

 

[rotary2808]

Have a good trip!

We got back from Huntsville last night. We had lunch with Emily and her family. They are great! Today I am planning on booking our tour to Stonehenge.

We had a great time with you all as well!!!! Hope the rain here didn't put too much of a damper on things.

I've been looking at shore excursions all weekend and still trying to make up my mind on some places. I've decided on Copenhagen and Helsinki, up for final family approval of course. Everywhere else...

 

[missy4414]

Some of the shore excursions for the Northern European cruises are truly amazing!!! I was wondering what all of you would suggest wearing to the Royal Ball? The description says "Dress code: This event, which is not a formal affair, does not stipulate a dress code; however, elegant yet comfortable evening attire is suggested, as well as flat, comfortable shoes."

So if I understand that right...then my husband doesn't need a tux and I wouldn't need an evening gown. But am I wrong? So suggestions would be very much appreciated.

- Missy

 

[carolmb]

Have a good trip!

We got back from Huntsville last night. We had lunch with Emily and her family. They are great! Today I am planning on booking our tour to Stonehenge.

Who are you booking your Stongehenge trip? We want to plan a day trip there also and I have not figured out which tour company to use. Thanks.

 

[gydell]

Some of the shore excursions for the Northern European cruises are truly amazing!!! I was wondering what all of you would suggest wearing to the Royal Ball? The description says "Dress code: This event, which is not a formal affair, does not stipulate a dress code; however, elegant yet comfortable evening attire is suggested, as well as flat, comfortable shoes."

So if I understand that right...then my husband doesn't need a tux and I wouldn't need an evening gown. But am I wrong? So suggestions would be very much appreciated.

- Missy

Maybe a pair of dress pants with fancy shirt or nice dress. The men maybe dress pants with shirt and tie.We looked at that also but decided since we will be seeing it during the day we would do something else.

Who are you booking your Stongehenge trip? We want to plan a day trip there also and I have not figured out which tour company to use. Thanks.

http://www.stonehengetours.com/
We like the 16 people max.

 

[cquick]

Thanks everybody for your support about my fall....it was really stupid. The rocks weren't slippery, I just jigged when I should have jogged!

I am fine now. Can't wait to book some excursions....gotta get Chuck pinned down to a few. Connie

 

[cquick]

Links to Useful Information

General
http://cpbaltic08.blog.co.uk/
http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-europe.htm
http://www.oanda.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www.xe.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www2.absolut.com/customTempla...lut.com/icebar (See individual links for Absolut icebars in London and Stockhlom)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...81&z=14(Google map with links)
http://www.shoretrips.com/common/search2.asp?rcode=BAL
http://www.discoverthebaltic.com/
http://www.inyourpocket.com/ In Your Pocket city guides website. Download of the guides of each city are also available. I believe they may update the cities quarterly

Dover and London, England
http://www.doverport.co.uk/
http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/heathrow_dover.htm
http://www.visitlondon.com/
http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/Greates...FQO11AodWkRyzg
http://www.belowzerolondon.com/iceba...x.html(Absolut icebar)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx(London transport info)
http://www.touristguides.org.uk/index
http://www.enjoyengland.com/Attracti...nels.htm(Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels)
http://www.enjoyengland.com/destinat...Dover&MED=St
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/

London airport codes for those that need to know are:

Heathrow - LHR
Gatwick - LGW
Stansted - STN
Luton - LTN


Oslo, Norway
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/advantages.52087.en.html
http://www.ohv.oslo.no/cgi-bin/ohv/i...id=3295(cruise ship port)
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/travel/23hour.html


Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Copenhagen.htm
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/
http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-5023.htm Tivoli Gardens


Warnemunde, Germany
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...rnemuende.html
http://heinbloed-cruiseguides.blogspot.com/

This is borrowed this from cruisecritic. This guy lives in Germany and is full of so much info on the Warnemunde area and other areas in Germany. His pictures are very detailed with information and gives very specific instructions or walking, biking or going by train.
There are several links on the right hand side to click on for more info.

If anyone has any questions that can't be found on his site I'm sure you could go over to cruisecritic on the European boards and ask him directly

St. Petersburg, Russia
http://www.anastasiaworld.com/enghtml/index.html
http://www.europeportreviews.com/St.Petersburg.htm
http://folkshow.ru/en.htm

Tallinn, Estonia
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Tallin.htm
http://www.brentjes.com/tallinnwalk.html

Stockholm, Sweden
http://www.visit-stockholm.com/index.htm
http://www.sl.se/Templates/SubStart.aspx?id=1906
http://www.nordicseahotel.se/en/The-...kholm/(Absolut icebar)

From Barb (Jilljill): Train, coach or private transfers.

Easiest place to catch the train or coach is Victoria Station, but there are a couple of other connection options in the city. There are many private transfers available but can be outrageous due to the distance, about 2 hours.
Last summer we used the National Express Coach and it was around $60 for the 3 of us one way. Had I booked it sooner it would have been cheaper. Will definately book it at 12 weeks out for this cruise.

I've found some links for transfers:

http://www.acxtransfers.com/dover.htm
http://www.adlg.co.uk/dover.htm
http://portcullis-uk.com/11.html
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
http://www.landflight.co.uk/ (Silverline are a private taxi service)

 

[4boons]

Connie,
Thanks for the great information. I hope you get to feeling better.
Bill

 

[rotary2808]

Wow Connie!!!! That is a lot of information. Thanks so much!!!!

 

[MJGirl]

Doing the paid in full dance!!!