Travel R

Thanks - I did not think about the Tourist Info Office. Been offline the last day or so, will try to post to TripAdvisor tomorrow. If I find out any info, I will post it here (for anyone else on CC that might have the same question).

@cruisemom42 - Thanks. I figured enough people on CC have visited Trieste by now.

I've tried a few of your suggestions. The museum responded with information about the bus (which I knew about), Have not found any information other than the bus and walking on TripAdvisor or any other site - most of the information is about the site itself. One suggestion I have not done is to post my question on TripAdvisor (I figured posting it here would have provided the answers). Thanks!

Bumping this up to see if anyone that has visited Risiera San Sabba can provide some answers. Thank you!

We sailed on one of those hump balconies - a lot of room on the balcony!!!!

Hope you are enjoying yourself, but seems like these are being booked last minute, so it is more of a matter of what inventory remaining vs. what you want. Not sure how CAS works, but if you looked for something in a few months (or next year), I would guess that you would have had a much larger selection of rooms on desired ships/itineraries.

Any other recommendations . . . .

Moving and depressing is an understatement. We thought about asking the driver for their card (experience has shown that many will offer it to you anyway), but did not think about asking the museum staff. Thanks!

@michelle028 - what have you decided to do in Trieste (or what did you do)?

Hi fellow travelers: We will be in Trieste prior to departing on our cruise. As such, we are thinking about visiting the Risiera San Sabba that morning. For those that have visited - is it worth going? As to transportation: We will not have a car (arriving in Trieste the day before via train). We are planning on taking a cab to the site, but worried about getting transportation back (and would rather not take the bus, which may take too long (I have already found the route)). Is there a cab/taxi app in Trieste that will work? (I know that they do not have Uber, Lift, etc. in that city). Any other suggestions for transportation to and from? Thank you, TravelR

We enjoy sitting with other people. It's nice to meet and talk to other people. You can learn so much by talking and listening. One some of the threads on CC people have mentioned how cruising does not allow one to really get to know a culture since we are in and out of most ports in a day. But even if you are in port for more longer, if you do not talk and interact with others, one cannot really learn the culture. Even when we are not seated with others, many times we have struck up conversations with the people sitting at the next table. It's part of the journey. I love my DW and she loves me and we talk throughout the day - so why not open up the discussion to others?

We have already begun booking excursions pre-and post cruise for next summer. We are on the same itinerary as you and I have started looking at 3rd party excursions for Istanbul (there are a few things I would like to see (and gain entry) that do not seemed to be available on the current list of NCL excursions. Although I will continue with my research, I will hold off from booking anything as of yet (although most tours are refundable).

Great start of the review - will be on her next year with this same itinerary (so very much appreciate the Dailies as well). I am following!

Thank you very much for these tips - they will come in useful. Luckily, we are already booked towards forward. Thanks again!

I've been following this thread since I will be on Viva next year and guessing comments would be the same for both. Personally, I chose cruises based on time of year, itinerary, and budget - the ship is usually a second thought when travelling with my kids when they were younger. Although was not using the ship to consider out next cruise, it being a "new" ship sounded like a bonus. From what I hear so far, the main concerns are that the venues for entertainment and some of the restaurants were too small. What I would like to hear from members are hints and tips on how to overcome these obstacles. For instance, will showing up at Indulge early or late be of help (it seems obvious, but maybe it is busy from the time it opens till it closes). We are not in Haven, so being escorted to the front of the entertainment venues is not a helpful tip for me at this time (although may be for others) - but maybe provide a good time to get on line (e.g., "25 to 30 minutes beforehand is good, since at about 20 minutes to everyone and their aunt Suzie will arrive"). Thanks!