michelle028

Which port has better beaches? First time in Greece on a cruise stop.

Hi Everyone,

Anyone have any recommendations for a private day tour in Istanbul?  Going in July. We are 3 adults on a cruise stop.

Thanks for your help!

Hi Terry,

I found your information and pictures to be extremely helpful. I know it was a long time ago - but do you still have the contact info for the guide you used in Turkey? Or could suggest someone else/tour company?

First time in Instanbul on a cruise stop in July.

Got this in my email just now

Sailing on Sunday as well...please post any updates if ship is being delayed!

Thank you for the map!

You are amazing!! Thanks for ALL your detailed replies 🙂

4 hours ago, SteerageJoe said:

 

GEORGE J KING BLVD/ FLOUNDER ST (NE CORNER). - this is on the corner of the parking garage   You can step off at the Publix stop then walk across the street to the Cocoa Beach Pier - for example

Thanks so much for your help - What is the publix stop? I am trying to match it with the routes that I downloaded from 321transit.com

Hi again,

But when I go to Route 9...which stop is it? It doesn't show the cruise terminal. Is it a specific street?

And also which stop do you recommend I get off at?

On 3/3/2023 at 11:00 AM, SteerageJoe said:

Terminal 1 most probably. Then simply walk outside and there will be plenty of folks directing you. 

My tip - walk to the right and meet your Uber outside Grills restaurant right next to the terminal. 

 

or walk out of the parking garage and hop on the cheap Trolley bus right there on the corner down to Cocoa Beach (it depends on exactly where you are going)

Thanks so much for the detailed info!!

I like the trolley bus idea!! Do you know how much the bus fare is per adult? How often does it run? Also do they take you back to the ship as well?

Going on  RC Anthem of the Seas.

I would like to take an Uber from the Port Canaveral cruise port to Cocoa beach. Where would the best pick up spot to get the UBER from?

21 hours ago, noshoobie said:

We always use cocoabeachshuttle.com when heading to CB from MCO. They are comfortable vans and we have never had any issues with delays. Have used them 5-6 times now. 

 

For original poster I would suggest an Uber. 

I would like to take an Uber from the Port Canaveral cruise port to Cocoa beach. Where would the best pick up spot to get the UBER from?

Hi everyone, 

Quick question...do they have white hot night party on Anthem of the seas? I remember NCL has them. Not sure if Royal does it too. 

For recent Anthem of the Seas cruisers - Do you know if North Star is available for free on Embarkation day?

Nice 😀 looking forward to it!!

For recent cruisers on Anthem of the Seas - did they have live Caribbean bands performing on the ship? I haven't been on RCI since 2019 🙂

Its showing on the APP for my sailing March 12 - I was able to book spectra

Helpful! Thanks 😀 

6 hours ago, toad455 said:

 

On my recent cruises, they had two comedians. One during the first half and another during the second half that did a regular show at 8pm and then another "adults only" show at 10:30pm. This was on an 11-day cruise however.

Thanks! Do these comedy shows need a reservation?

Are there any comedy shows on the Anthem? and do you have to make reservations for them? Sailing in March. 

On 1/26/2023 at 6:32 AM, adam7392 said:

Istanbul - dock is close enough to walk off and explore Istanbul so Blue Mosgue, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazar are on our list.  There are plenty of public transport options.  We don't depart until around 9pm so we may even take a local ferry across the Bosphorous to the Asian side of Istanbul.

This is my first time in Istanbul as well In July -  Is it easy to do these 3 things on your own? Do you have to purchase tickets ahead of time for Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia? Can you walk to these attractions from the cruise port or you have to take public transport?

Do you think this would this be available on MSC Splendida (sailing out of Venice-Trieste) in July as well?

Ok thanks for the tip!

Hi everyone, 

Quick question,  our ship departs from Trieste port late afternoon at 5pm.

Do you know if buffet is open for lunch on Embarkation day? Deciding whether to grab lunch in Trieste before we board or not. 

Going on MSc Splendida.  

Ok thanks for all the replies! Thats helpful to know that there are a variety of choices 🙂

Does anyone have a copy of the MDR menus on Med cruises by chance?