The 2010 Baltic Thread--Cruise Tips and Planning

[Monstro]

I'm trying to remember which sailings are affected by the late port times. Can anyone help me with that?

Thanks
Jeff

 

[ktkspider]

I'm trying to remember which sailings are affected by the late port times. Can anyone help me with that?

Thanks
Jeff

that would be ours.. June 24th-July 6th. We are scheduled to disembark at 10:30am.

 

[Monstro]

that would be ours.. June 24th-July 6th. We are scheduled to disembark at 10:30am.

We're on the July 6th cruise. I guess I get to sleep in that day.

Thanks for the info.

 

[Caropooh]

Lots of people doing Europe or the Med on the Disboards until they start the trip then they disappear until the trip is over! It is too time consuming to get online when you are having so much fun.

But don't they realize how important this information is to us?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Lots of people doing Europe or the Med on the Disboards until they start the trip then they disappear until the trip is over! It is too time consuming to get online when you are having so much fun.

But don't they realize how important this information is to us?

Oslo, Copenhagen and Warnemunde are pretty intensive on this cruise, I suspect on Thursdays sea day people will update us.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Magic well on her way out of Warnemunde now, sailing at 20 knots towards St Petersburg.

 

[TDC Nala]

Robert, you didn't like the pirate bars??

 

[RJAYL]

Robert, you didn't like the pirate bars??

I remember Ice Cream Bars with no Chocolate covering????

I could be incorrect or I could have been under the influence of a foreign substance. :

I do remember getting them in the dining room one night & being thoroughly dissapointed??????

But I know that since you will be aboard the Magic before I, that you will report back as to what type of Ice Cream treats will be available!

 

[TDC Nala]

I can't remember if the pirate had a chocolate hat or not but you're right it wasn't all chocolate covered.

heck I'll get on the internet and post an ice cream update if you don't get one before next week.

 

[RJAYL]

I can't remember if the pirate had a chocolate hat or not but you're right it wasn't all chocolate covered.

heck I'll get on the internet and post an ice cream update if you don't get one before next week.

 

[DisneyDoc1895]

Hello!

Few Questions for Andrew and others:

(You all have been very helpful, thanks for taking the time to help us.)

1) We will be traveling with the inlaws. We would like to buy a couple pay as you go cell phones that will work in most of Europe, so we can stay in touch with them in case of emergencies in ports, etc. Is this feasible, and where/what carrier would you recommend? I think it won't work in Russia.

2) How prevalent is free wi-fi in Europe? My DW and I each have an ipod touch and would like to use it for email, etc. Are the systems (US ipod touch wifi and Europe) compatible? I heard many McDonalds have wifi, I think Andrew used it in Dover to upload pics?

Thanks in advance

Ken

 

[DisneyDoc1895]

OK

Didnt predict this!!!

I thought the Magic would go South out of Copenhagen, not North and then around, on its way to Warnmunde.

Rain is forecast for Warnemunde.

Andrew, where are you getting this map and track? Thanks!

Ken

 

[GenieDana]

Andrew, where are you getting this map and track? Thanks!

Ken

Could be from here: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/

more specifically: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/datash...=&menuid=&datasource=SHIPS_CURRENT&app=&mode=

 

[RJAYL]

Hello!

Few Questions for Andrew and others:

(You all have been very helpful, thanks for taking the time to help us.)

1) We will be traveling with the inlaws. We would like to buy a couple pay as you go cell phones that will work in most of Europe, so we can stay in touch with them in case of emergencies in ports, etc. Is this feasible, and where/what carrier would you recommend? I think it won't work in Russia.

2) How prevalent is free wi-fi in Europe? My DW and I each have an ipod touch and would like to use it for email, etc. Are the systems (US ipod touch wifi and Europe) compatible? I heard many McDonalds have wifi, I think Andrew used it in Dover to upload pics?

Thanks in advance

Ken

If you have AT&T here are there roaming rates first listed is the country code then the AT&T Standard International Roaming Rates then the discounted AT&T World Traveler Rates for the following countries:

Denmark 45 $1.29 $0.99

England (U.K.) 44 $1.29 $0.99

Estonia 372 $1.99 $1.99

France 33 $1.29 $0.99

Germany 49 $1.29 $0.99

Gibraltar 350 $1.29 $1.29

Great Britain 44 $1.29 $0.99

Greece 30 $1.29 $1.29

Isle Of Man 44 $1.29 $0.99

Italy 39 $1.29 $0.99

Netherlands 31 $1.29 $0.99

Norway 47 $1.29 $0.99

Portugal 351 $1.99 $1.69

Russia 7 $4.99 $3.99

Scotland (U.K.) 44 $1.29 $0.99

Spain 34 $1.29 $0.99

Sweden 46 $1.29 $0.99

As you can see Russia is EXPENSIVE almost ship to shore rates try to make your phone calls before & after Russia!

 

[buck4568]

Could be from here: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/

more specifically: http://marinetraffic.com/ais/datash...=&menuid=&datasource=SHIPS_CURRENT&app=&mode=

Nice web cam of the Magic in St. Petersburg!

 

[Crissup]

Are the systems (US ipod touch wifi and Europe) compatible?

The 802.11 standard (Wi-Fi) is a global standard, so yes, compatable. Europe does have two additional Wi-Fi channels they can use (12 & 13), but highly unlikely you'd find them in use on any network intended for guest use.

Home networks, you never know. Most people don't understand what they're doing when they configure them.

 

[MrsScooby]

Hello!

Few Questions for Andrew and others:

(You all have been very helpful, thanks for taking the time to help us.)

1) We will be traveling with the inlaws. We would like to buy a couple pay as you go cell phones that will work in most of Europe, so we can stay in touch with them in case of emergencies in ports, etc. Is this feasible, and where/what carrier would you recommend? I think it won't work in Russia.

2) How prevalent is free wi-fi in Europe? My DW and I each have an ipod touch and would like to use it for email, etc. Are the systems (US ipod touch wifi and Europe) compatible? I heard many McDonalds have wifi, I think Andrew used it in Dover to upload pics?

Thanks in advance

Ken

Found out that if you have a verizon phone-they will give you a loaner phone that works in Europe for free. You do have to pay by minute if you use it of course, but it is perfect for emergency use (which is what we are looking for).
But this only works if you have a verizon plan to start with

 

[ladyvet]

I have asked this before a few months ago, but I can't remember or find the answer. Can someone give me the link to the train schedules? We're traveling to Liverpool from London for a day trip before the cruise. I know we have to depart from Euston Station, but I cannot find the schedule for the life of me!

Thank you,
Beth

PS: We're sailing on the July 18th cruise

 

[Caropooh]

Nice web cam of the Magic in St. Petersburg!

Where are you seeing a St Petersburg web cam picture?

 

[K8T]

I have asked this before a few months ago, but I can't remember or find the answer. Can someone give me the link to the train schedules? We're traveling to Liverpool from London for a day trip before the cruise. I know we have to depart from Euston Station, but I cannot find the schedule for the life of me!

Thank you,
Beth

PS: We're sailing on the July 18th cruise

Try www.thetrainline.com

Usually have the best fares.

Be aware that the trains in the UK are not always as efficient as Europe!

We live near Liverpool, it is a lovely city.

Kate