maureenk

Thought I'd re-raise this question since the port seems to be changes on several of the HAL cruises. Is there any shuttle service from Sandnes to Skavenger. Disappointing if not since there doesn't appear to be much to see or do in Sandnes, and since they are still calling it a Skavenger stop. Thanks in advance!

Perhaps Get Your Guide has spots available on the same excursion? Worth looking....

Hello, looking into booking our first river cruise, likely for Fall 2025. After a lot of reading here, I'm thinking AMA is a good fit for us. Does this line typically offer any promotions or specials at certain times of the year? I don't see anything right now. Also it looks like a balcony cabin is about 50% more expensive than one with just windows. Is there anyway around the large increase? I'd appreciate any suggestions or tips. Thanks in advance - Maureen

It’s always advised to book a cabin between 2 decks of cabins rather than above or below a common area. Typically under the pool deck there will be a lot noise from chairs being dragged out in the morning and put away on the evening. Don’t have personal experience on Edge.

Thanks for all the restaurant details! I have 2 kinds of onboard credit. One that I have access to now, which I used for a discounted excursion, discounted laundry, and $6.99 beverage package upgrade promo for my hub and me. They were all on sale for Black Friday. The remaining credit becomes available once we are on board. I plan to book Eden and possibly Fine Cut as soon as we board, however, the pricing seems totally ridiculous to me.

You will love the Galapagos! We did Flora in Oct of 2022. So awesome!! Is Red Ginger on Oceania?

It’s 8% off now. I’m waiting to buy on board to use my shipboard credit.

Wow Eden is $85 plus 20% now. That’s a big difference.

I’ve been on a few HAL cruises recently and agree their pricing seems better. I’m expecting good things from celebrity! Just not good red wine with the premium pkg lol.

Am I being naive or are the prices for Eden and Fine Cut on Edge excessive?! Im thinking we already are entitled to a nice meal in the dining room. While I’d love to try them both, not sure I’ll spend for them if my shipboard credit ends up being refundable. The fees seem high then they tack on another 20% for gratuity. I’m all about different and new experiences so I get that AND it’s vacation so why not live it up?! Do you feel these are worth the surcharge? Seriously interested in opinions. Thank you!

Do they open more dining times so that people with packages actually have some times to chose from? Most times are booked for our Feb 2024 cruise.

Thanks for your input everyone!! I really appreciate it!

Hellasm - I really appreciate your reply and your input! You certain seem to the cruise critic resident expert on the area! Not knowing the area, do any of the ports offer excursions into other deep fjords? We are particularly interested in scenery and outdoors. We are active so are thinking that the large ship, which we have experienced quite a bit, would provide for more activity than the very small hurtigruten ships.

Is there a way to secure a reservation prior to boarding and pay for it later with OBC that becomes available once on board?

Hello, which cruise lines offer these itineraries? I'm especially interested in the first.