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  1. I'm on the Preziosa this September from Hamburg and have read that so many people who have been on this MSC ship love it, and a lot say it's their favorite MSC ship. Just curious as to why?
  2. Thank you all for the information! Our ship; MSC Preziosa is scheduled to arrive in Hamburg at 7:00 AM. I'm thinking the earliest I should book my ticket to Berlin is 10:00 or 11:00?
  3. I'd like to use 30k points to upgrade an Obstructed OV. Do you know which balcony category this would be? Also, if you book with a TA, do they have to process the points/upgrade or do you still call NCL MC? Thanks!
  4. I'm on the MSC Preziosa in September and Belfast is still listed on my booking, and excursions are available. I will really be bummed to miss this port.
  5. I've read that a lot of books are not in the library as they are still doing the refurbishment. I think you solidified my plan! Thanks so much.
  6. Thank you all for the replies. Looks like taking a taxi is the best and fastest way to get there. If we have time afterwards, might book The Book of Kell's experience. Not sure if that's a "must see" for us, though. We love our pubs, so I can see us at Trinity Bar or any other pub that you recommend!
  7. Thank you, yes we will taxi or Uber (if available?) to/from the stations.
  8. We will be disembarking from Hamburg Cruise Center - Steinwerder. It looks like Hamburg Central Station, which I believe is next to, or the same as Hamburg Hbf is a 15 minute car ride from the cruise port. We're staying in the MItte area of Berlin. I looked at bahn.de page and they have ICE trains that take approximately 2 1/2 hours with 3 stops from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf. From the train station, it's a 5 minute car ride to the Airbnb. I'm thinking this won't be as complicated as I thought....*crosses fingers*
  9. Thank you! This is a great starting point.
  10. After our MSC cruise that ends in Hamburg, we are planning to take the train to Berlin for a 3 night stay before flying home. Hoping someone can point me to the right site to book tickets, which train and station, etc. I'll take any helpful hints! Thanks so much!
  11. I booked the EVOCATIVE SCENERY OF THE ISLE OF LEWIS: PORT NESS AND ITS LIGHTHOUSE tour. Please join the group on the social media site if your sailing September 7th!
  12. Thanks, Heartgrove, this was very helpful. I booked an excursion for Stornoway, so I'm making great progress!
  13. Thank you for all the information. I wasn't clear on the cabin. I did book 13088 (I think 13086 was already booked), but based on the video I assume they will be the same since they are neighboring cabins. I booked the "On your own" excursion in Dun Laoghaire for the same tendering nightmare reason you mention. I wish MSC would list which ports were tender on their invoice! I will definitely take a look at the Stornoway excursions available. Anything else you care to share about the ship/ports/transportation, I'd love to hear. Thanks!
  14. I'm taking this same cruise; Hamburg to Scotland and Ireland this September. I booked cabin 13088. Based on the video posted on Cruisedeckplans, I think this will be a good choice. Sorry to hijack the thread, but Preziosa reviews are rare! Any info to share about the ship or ports? I booked the 2 night dinner pkg for Butcher's Cut and Sushi, based on reviews of the overall thoughts on the main dining room food. Still researching Belfast and Stornoway, UK for private tours. Any recommendations? Besides Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, are any other ports tender ports? Thank you!
  15. I'll be tendering into Dun Laoghaire, then taking a coach into Dublin. This was purchased as an excursion so that I can hopefully be first off in the morning. From Dublin, is it best to take a cab to the Guiness Storehouse? If anyone has been, which tour did you do and do you recommend? My husband and I love Guiness, so it was on the must see list. Thank you!
  16. I'd like to explore Cork and wondered if any of you have used the HOHO for transportation to the sites? Definitely want to visit Cork City Gaol, English Market, and any pubs we spy along the way. Our ship, MSC Preziosa docks in Cobh at 2:00 PM and departs at 9:00 PM. Thanks for any information!
  17. Thanks! I've been to Garrison Brewery on a prior cruise and loved it. Finding breweries is always a part of our vacation.
  18. Same for the Sky leaving Quebec on 10/2. I didn't think we could check in and then leave the ship. That's a great option!
  19. Are taxis/Uber available and ready at the port? I have a foursome in my group going golfing at The Lakes at Ben Eoin. Hoping they can easily hop in a taxi or if easier, get an Uber. My group is taking the Taste of Sydney tour with Cabot Discovery Tours. If anyone has taken this tour, let me know! Thanks!
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