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2013 Cruisers' Choice Awards


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Forum: Asia May 8th, 2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 439
Posted By John Bull
A pre-booked private excursion or transfer, or...

A pre-booked private excursion or transfer, or ship's "on your own" transfer is fine for both Saigon & Bangkok. The ports are about 90 mins away (but allow at least 2.5 hrs for te return in case of...
Forum: UK Cruisers May 8th, 2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By John Bull
Some small cruise ships are already turning round...

Some small cruise ships are already turning round at the temporary terminal. QM2 is way too big for that temporary facility, but for a couple of cruises Liverpool is handling something like 200...
Forum: Italy Ports May 8th, 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,538
Posted By John Bull
He did - he wasn't bitter, he was quite...

He did - he wasn't bitter, he was quite philosophical about it. As others have posted, in the circumstances he couldn't argue but felt it needed telling. ;)
And the publicity has certainly focussed...
Forum: Northern Europe & Baltics May 8th, 2013, 05:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,689
Posted By John Bull
Hi Jess, Our early Hermitage admission (about...

Hi Jess,
Our early Hermitage admission (about 30 mins before Joe Public) wasn't separately priced, but yes I'd say it's worth the money. Without it you'd have to join a line & I guess that saves a...
Forum: Asia May 8th, 2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By John Bull
Nha Trang. The cablecar over to Vin Pearl...

Nha Trang. The cablecar over to Vin Pearl island. A laid-back resort island with water park, funfair, aquarium, super beach. Kinda like Disney on valium. One ticket buys all. An ideal day-off from...
Forum: Asia May 8th, 2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 248
Posted By John Bull
Don't tell us - tell the cruise lines :D ...

Don't tell us - tell the cruise lines :D

They're still confused (as am I) about a vaguely-similar scheme in Sanya (Hainan Province) which was introduced well over a year ago. :rolleyes:

JB :)
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 7th, 2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 516
Posted By John Bull
Just a thought. Swapping Oxford and Windsor...

Just a thought.
Swapping Oxford and Windsor would get round the sunday car return.

On the sunday, depart Moreton-in-Marsh or wherever you are staying in the Cotswolds & drive to Windsor via,...
Forum: Northern Europe & Baltics May 7th, 2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,518
Posted By John Bull
That's a great shame. But all the other operators...

That's a great shame. But all the other operators in St P are equally highly-praised & hopefully time is still on your side.
Might be an idea to ask Alla for e-mail addresses of the others that...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 7th, 2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 623
Posted By John Bull
Just a quick Southampton update: The...

Just a quick Southampton update:

The Maritime Museum, Bugle Street, opposite the Isle of Wight ferries has closed-down because it's been replaced by a much bigger "Sea City" museum which opened...
Forum: Northern Europe & Baltics May 7th, 2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,689
Posted By John Bull
Like others on this thread, we visited SPB on a...

Like others on this thread, we visited SPB on a two-day group tour with an excellent local operator - Alla in our case, but they're all highly-regarded. It really did make life a great deal simpler....
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports May 6th, 2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 186
Posted By John Bull
It's something over a mile & a half, about a 30...

It's something over a mile & a half, about a 30 minute walk....
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports May 6th, 2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 186
Posted By John Bull
Currently, about £22 / €25 per person in a full...

Currently, about £22 / €25 per person in a full vehicle. That's probably four in a taxi, mebbe 8 or 10 in a minibus (van). Taxi marshals sort folk into shared vehicles at the quayside. If you wanted...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 6th, 2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,271
Posted By John Bull
Plan B. For folk who arrive at T1 - T3, the...

Plan B.
For folk who arrive at T1 - T3, the train's shuttlebus operates roughly every half hour from the airport's central bus station, a well-signed 5 minute walk, & you buy your combined...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 5th, 2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 331
Posted By John Bull
I'm afraid you've misunderstood Globaliser's...

I'm afraid you've misunderstood Globaliser's rather wry comment.
You also got me wondering for a moment, G. ;)

The cycle event will have no impact on your transfer because it's well away from...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 5th, 2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,271
Posted By John Bull
Auigust 3rd is a Saturday :) The drive to...

Auigust 3rd is a Saturday :)
The drive to Heathrow should be about 75 minutes, so you're likely to be there a good 3.5 hrs ahead of your flight time.

Don't know why anyone would think 2pm is too...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 5th, 2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 262
Posted By John Bull
Yes, cheap & easy by coach or train. Both Nat...

Yes, cheap & easy by coach or train.
Both Nat Express coach & Princess transfers go from Victoria - but as Simon's post Victoria is only one of several departure points by train so it might be a...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 5th, 2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,271
Posted By John Bull
Both are reliable, both are frequently used by CC...

Both are reliable, both are frequently used by CC cruisers.
Smiths are normally cheaper, currently about £80 or less vs £95 for a standard sedan LHR to Southampton.
OK, you are a party of six, but...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 4th, 2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 394
Posted By John Bull
Agreed. No ships sailing from the UK, or...

Agreed. No ships sailing from the UK, or chartered fly-cruises, in August - the UK ships & most US ships are elsewhere at that time of the year.
If you are committed to August, you'll find some...
Forum: Northern Europe & Baltics May 3rd, 2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 665
Posted By John Bull
As per a UK TV advertising campaign, "should have...

As per a UK TV advertising campaign, "should have gone to Specsavers" :o

JB :)

These are my favourites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-gEq2l4nCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2nlyMIi610
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports May 3rd, 2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 481
Posted By John Bull
For fixed-price goods - like a beer or a snack -...

For fixed-price goods - like a beer or a snack - TL is best, as Rachel's post you'll get by in most places with euros, but likely to get an unfavourable rate.
In markets, such as the Grand Bazaar...
Forum: Other Mediterranean Ports May 2nd, 2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 224
Posted By John Bull
Probably not. The major sights such as the...

Probably not.
The major sights such as the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Roman cistern & Agia Sophia (various spellings) are in Sultanahmet. Very close to each other & easy to walk, and not...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question May 2nd, 2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,547
Posted By John Bull
Not obvious to some ;) Great fun watching some...

Not obvious to some ;)
Great fun watching some folk trying to put them on inside-out or back-to-front.:D
Yes, and even unable to clip the buckles together, because they can't see what they're doing...
Forum: British Isles/Western Europe May 1st, 2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By John Bull
Get to Southampton from where? Some folk...

Get to Southampton from where?
Some folk incorporate Stonehenge and/or Salisbury into their private transfer from places like central London or a London airport.
Can also be done by train from...
Forum: Northern Europe & Baltics April 30th, 2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By John Bull
I recall seeing the price of the regular ho-hos...

I recall seeing the price of the regular ho-hos in euros on their advertising boards. I don't know about the boat direct to the Vasa, but it's the same company.
BTW, there are two competing ho-ho...
Forum: Asia April 30th, 2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,137
Posted By John Bull
Wise move, it does book-out quite early. A very...

Wise move, it does book-out quite early.
A very adequate hotel, good staff, good value, & a very convenient location which cannot be beaten.

Tune your room's radio to the station which...
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