CaroleLee

Just now, steamboats said:

 

It´s 270 days from the second shot. So far no expiry date for the booster.

 

steamboats

Thank you for your quick reply.

I'm confused (for a change) DH & I are  double vaxed & boosted. For Switzerland the web states 270 days and then "fully vaxed expires" Is this 270 from 2nd does or 270 days from booster? If boosted does the 270 days stand-ie do we have to get another booster?

Many thx in advance for help

Carole

Question- Is there a clothes line in the bathroom to hang up our bathing suits?

On 8/12/2021 at 6:17 PM, mlbcruiser said:

For anyone who has done both a Paris to Normandy itinerary & also a Lyon to Provence itinerary, did you prefer one itinerary to the other? If so, why? 
Hoping for some experienced replies. Please don’t hesitate to include details!

Yes, Have done both+ pre& post with AMA. Both were outstanding. Mini summary- Normandy was historical( Richard the Lion Hearted, D-Day etc)+ very good food & wine+ beautiful country side. Lyon was more food & wine ( which were outstanding). I loved them both. Which ever you choose have a great time

Carole

On 6/27/2021 at 7:59 PM, Mary229 said:

Not meaning to hijack your thread but it caused me to go ahead and start my check in for my first AMA cruise.   My cruise is not until next year and follows directly after my 3 week ocean cruise.   As I read the contract I came across this:

 

4.BAGGAGE LIMIT AND LABELING: Each Passenger may bring aboard the Vessel, without additional charge, up to one (1) suitcase. Additional Baggage will be subject to excess baggage charges. Passenger shall assure that all Baggage is securely packed and distinctly labeled with Passenger’s full name, Vessel name and sailing date, and Passenger’s cabin number.

 

are they serious, 1 bag.   Does that include carryon?    Thank you for any help 

In 2019 (our last)cruise husband had 1 x26" 1 x22 & tote. I had 1x 22 and a tote-plus a Longchamps large tote for post land addition- no problem. Our friends had 6 bags no problem. We did a lft & shift from2021 to 2022 planning on the same baggage

Has anyone used/know about Jet wasche in Lucerne. Read (somewhere) that they p/u and return laundry to your hotel.

If known cost?

Thx

Carole

Hmm, Viking has cx through July 2021. Anyone have any info on what AMAWATERWAYS is planning.

My guess is that they will(& others ) will follow Vikings .

AMA per the CC article is resuming in June- however is this for everyone or only for Europeans?

Per the US Dept of State website (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html) the majority of EU nations will NOT allow US citizen to enter. So...it's still a waiting game.

Will this be for EU pax only- as in 2020 or do US & CAN pax have a chance?

Carole

23 hours ago, Roz said:

I hoping that by the time cruising resumes this will no longer be a requirement due to the numbers being way down because of vaccinations.

 

If you did a post cruise extension, would you fly home?  If so, the airlines are requiring the test before boarding, so you would take the test in the terminal.  I haven't flown since January 2020 so this info may be wrong or out of date.  Things seem to be changing on a daily basis.  

We would be returning from Zurich to NYC. I also hope that if we present a vaccination certificate that this would be waived. We have our vaccination appts scheduled several months prior to our cruise.

Thx for your reply

Carole

Question for everyone( am also sending this to my cruise line)

The US is now requiring a negative COVID test within 72 hrs of arrival in the US from abroad. Any idea how cruise line will handle this not only for just cruise but for those taking a post cruise extension?

Saty safe

Carole

Happy Holidays to all,

Whilst we wait for our Rhine Cruise my research continues. Trying to find/purchase a tourist map similar to the ones given out by the ships or hotels of Zurich and of Lucerne. Usually like the Streetwise series but no Zurich or Lucerne. Does anyone have these maps or know where I can find?

Thx

Carole

One simple ask wear a mask

AMS- Grand Krasnapolsky but when I rec my confirmation it was the Barbizon Palace Hotel.

What cruise are you on? DH& I on Captivating Rhine

Carole

20 hours ago, notamermaid said:

The ship spotters on Binnenschifferforum have posted photos of her on the Danube, being transported by the Vigilia: https://www.binnenschifferforum.de/showthread.php?100765-Amalucia-KFGS-Kasko&p=400409#post400409

That means she should be in the Netherlands for outfitting by now. Hopefully things can go ahead as planned.

 

notamermaid

 

Thank you for the update. Hopefully next July we will be on board to celebrate my husband's big birthday.

Stay safe & healthy

Carole

On 5/13/2020 at 8:39 AM, notamermaid said:

So AmaWaterways will resume 1 August, which means the maiden voyage of the AmaSiena needs to be postponed, too. Currently on the website I see her scheduled to do cruises in August and the christening ceremony is supposed to take place in August (according to an older press release). It appears the AmaSiena was successfully shipped from Serbia to Germany and I presume she is now being outfitted in the Netherlands. But it is mid-May and she is not signalling yet. It is still a good two months to go and I am confident she will be ready in time. Will keep a look out on marinetraffic and Binnenschifferforum. The guys on that German website are great at ship spotting.

 

notamermaid

 

Any idea about the AMALUCIA? Planning on Rhine cruise on this new build

Carole

1 hour ago, AF-1 said:

I am on AMASerena doing Basel-AMS.  When researching flights I found just as many nonstops to Zur as AMS.  Since I live in CVG I have to hit a gateway hub prior to going overseas.  But there were lots of options with Delta.  I am cruising in May and depending on wifi bandwidth I will be posting a travel blog here and facebook.  My family likes to keep up with my travels.  Stay tuned

Pls post am doing the reverse trip.Wifi is very good- except when going through locks

Carole

1 hour ago, Lois R said:

Hi, that sounds about right to me....unless you need $ for transportation to the ship......

Laundry. Unless you are a very big drinker, wine beer, soda are included with lunch & dinner. There is a make your own mimosa bar @ breakfast and there is sip & sail cocktails every day. In addition there is Capt welcome cocktail party & farewell.

And.. no one objects if you top off your dinner drink and bring it to the sun deck or entertainment.

Have a great time

Carole

Thx. I have a feeling that booking air on our own or via my TA would be less $. Its the hassle factor.

PS -DH & I love CO. Denver is a vibrant city. Family in Loveland & Ft Collins

Many thx

Carole

15 hours ago, coevan said:

We officially chose Ama Kristina  on Rhine in July

Have a wonderful time/ We are looking @ Captivating Rhine for next year. Pls post a review

Have agreat cruise

Carole

On 2/7/2020 at 2:49 PM, coevan said:

We are taking our first European river cruise. We are looking at Basil to Amsterdam on the Rhine. As silly as this sounds, my wife thinks Iniworld interiors are so gaudy. Putting the dcor aside, which cruise lines do you experts recommend. The prices are comparable and not really an issue. While Uniworld is a little more expensive, their ship are more all inclusive. Any suggestions will be appreciated. 

Haven't been on Uniworld but I do agree with your wife the interiors seem a little too much.That being said in process of booking our 4th AMA cruise. 

Carole

On 2/10/2020 at 8:42 PM, coevan said:

Thank, so are the videos on the website another ship?

You tube has about a dozen videos of the ships & several of the itineraries. Also Samantha Brown -Places to Love program did an entire show on the Rhine  on AMA

Carole

AMA+air

Now that several US airlines have devalued their frequent flyer programs my"elite status" FF points are almost worthless for international travel so... Opinions and actual experience using AMA to book your air (JFK/NYC) to Amsterdam and return from Zurich. I also have my TA looking into several options.

Thx

Carole

Just now, CaroleLee said:

On AMADOLCE last Summer rates were 1.20 euro to wash & fold Tee Shirts & Poloshirts. The avg rate for underwear was also 1.20 euro Pants (women's) was 3.+ euros. My suggestion pack for 5 days and send out- save on airline baggage fees

Have a wonderful time

Carole

Forgot to mention- there is a clothesline in the shower-so you can wash your "personals" by hand- use the shampoo- leaves everything clean with a light scent

Carole

17 hours ago, GrammaRama said:

Thanks Pompein for the information

Can you remember what the very reasonable prices were?  I am assuming you sent pants and tops to the laundry as opposed to socks and underwear.

GrammaRama

On AMADOLCE last Summer rates were 1.20 euro to wash & fold Tee Shirts & Poloshirts. The avg rate for underwear was also 1.20 euro Pants (women's) was 3.+ euros. My suggestion pack for 5 days and send out- save on airline baggage fees

Have a wonderful time

Carole

On 1/30/2020 at 9:14 PM, dylandog1 said:

Ive booked a Captivating Rhine for my mom and I, leaving Sept 7, AMS to BSL. Flights out of BSL were limited, expensive and  without good connections for us so we booked out of ZUR, Sept 14 at noon.  We have booked a private transfer from BSL to ZUR, leaving at 745a. If others are interested in joining, please reply. I know most will take the train but my mom is 85 and I am looking for door-to-door for her. It is my understanding Ama does not provide transfers direct to ZUR; just to BSL or to ZUR via the post-cruise. The drive from the port to Zurich airport is 70 minutes. 

Pls post a review/ suggestions etc. Looking @ this for next year. Thinking of taking the train to Paris from Zurich ( about 4+/- hrs w/o airport hassle) and then flying home to NYC from CDG

Have a great trip

Carole