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When we were in Germany, some called for one Euro, some called for .50. And some will have machines; others have attendants. One attendant was really, uhhh, demanding that we have exact change. She wouldn't allow small coins, she wanted the specific denomination. Other tourists were helpful with making change in that particular case.

Of course, it's easiest if all the countries I travel to accept Euros. But I'm pretty sure not all of them will. We're traveling from Budapest to Bucharest. Most of our stops are in Hungary and Romania, although we also hit Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Has anyone traveled to any of these countries recently and know if they do or do not accept Euros? Charging is an option if a vendor accepts it, but I imagine some small shops or restaurants only take cash. Thanks for any insight!

What time is early seating, usually? On several cruise lines, it's been moved up to 5 pm, which is way too early (for me). I've been away from HAL for a while, so don't presume anything is the way it used to be.

We went there some years ago. Beautiful facilities. Lunch was buffet and very good. Unfortunately for us, the price went up considerably, so we haven't been there in a long time. No idea what this year's price is.

TA-DA!!! I'm betting this is what I read about!! Thank you so much for your input!

Thanks, but definitely not Murano.

I've read somewhere that Celebrity has not only a Chef's Dinner, but a Cellar Master's Table. I've done searches all over and can't find that info now! It's quite possible that it is no longer done since cruising restarted after covid. Or it's possible that I'm confused about the cruise line (that does happen). I'm specifically interested in Silhouette. Can anyone provide information?

@pontac, thanks, that's quite helpful!

It's probably the same, other than Emerald being Discover More for Mateus Palace. Thank you so much!

All I know is this: Today, on an included excursion, you will visit the marvelous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town

I posted this a few days ago in the Ports forum, but haven't gotten any responses. Hope someone here can help! Our Douro River cruise has an included Guided tour of Lamego. It also has an optional tour of the Mateus Manor House. Does anyone have thoughts on either of these? If Mateus is marvelous, then I would certainly go. But if Lamego is charming and not to be missed, then I want to do that!!!

Thanks. Actually, I'm thinking of other ports on a typical (if there are typical ports) Antarctica cruise, such as Port Stanley.

Since there is such a small window of time for Antarctica cruises, I would expect they fill up. Do they? I'm wondering about having to wait for a tender in some ports, and how long that wait is. Another part of that question, then, is whether taking a ship excursion makes more sense since you'd likely get an earlier tender if you're on a ship excursion.

That would have been nice! Was yours recent? Ours was last spring. South France.

Don't overlook Emerald Cruises. Scenic's little sister. We've cruised both, and don't think Emerald is a big step down. You do get fewer excursion choices, but Emerald had the option for less mobile pax, while Scenic put us all on the same bus. Emerald doesn't have all inclusive beverages all day, but does have with meals. BUT like Scenic, does have gratuities included. Give them a look!