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Doing a West Coast South America cruise and would like suggestions for any of these three ports.  History a plus.

Thanks in advance.

5 hours ago, jelayne said:

 

Just a FYI the Eclipse drydock was moved back to November 2020.

I got the April 2020 from a captain's club rep. A little more research did show this November 2020 is correct.

13 hours ago, whitshel said:

According to this it looks like all celebrity ships will at least have expedited boarding starting yesterday. 

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Small print: "The Expedited Arrival benefit is only available on select ships."

Assume that means Eclipse not included.

Checked w/ Captains Club and they didn't know. Most likely at next drydock scheduled for April 2020. After my cruise 😞

Was recently on Konigsdam and liked their app, but other things not so much.

Saw this on which X ships have app availability http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Celebrity/General_Info/Celebrity_Cruises_APP.pdf

Anyone know when the Eclipse will get  app functionality?

On it for 3rd time next March.

May call captains club if no answers.

Who did you use in Manta & Lima?

links please.

Thanks.

On now for 22 day voyage. Internet has been out for six of the last 8 days. I addressed it to the captain last night and he said he was unaware of it before talking to some other people a few moments before I spoke to him.

Many guests were upset. It is working now and I hope it keeps working but this is unacceptable for a relatively new ship  especially since I paid a premium price for it.

 

 I did get a refund for the days it was offline but the internet manager seems overwhelmed and unable to get a handle on the problem.

WE are doing this https://splitculinary.com/

On 3/30/2019 at 11:49 PM, RMLincoln said:

There is a website that is not a TA but you can enter a given cruise and a cabin category and you will get bids from a variety of TA.  I've used to to check prices but I caution you that not all the TAs are equal,so I would never recommend booking the cheapest rate, you may get what you paid for...  but as a research tool it's been useful to me.  Cruise compete. 

We always use cruise compete for a first check. Not always cheapest BUT you get multiple quotes and a good reference price for what you want. Even used when xferring a cruise booked onboard.

Saw some videos & looks great. As of now, our plan is to use this vendor since we are staying near Termini & they leave from Termini.

https://www.bigbustours.com/en/rome/panoramic-night-tour/

 

Has anybody had experience with them or can recommend another operator?

 

Not interested in a walking tour. Might consider a tour w/ Dinner.

Here is info on Riviera's ships from the builder https://scylla.ch/ships

Our ship the William Wordsworth looks nice & modern.

 

This is draft of what we are doing in Budapest. Oct cruise so only draft at this time.

Post cruise - Draft

11/1  Free Walking tour Pest 10:30. http://www.triptobudapest.hu/tours/the-original-tour/  

Winery tour w/ dinner, leave @3pm?  http://cityandwine.hu/en/programs/wine_tours_wine_tasting/39_budapest-etyek_wine_tour_and_wine_tasting/

11/2 – SZÉCHENYI SPA AM?,  Folk Show in evening?

11/3 - Danube bend tour w/Cityrama?

More info:

 

On 3/9/2018 at 12:36 PM, SALAD MUNCHER said:

I agree, we have already been on two Riviera River Cruises, and will again be joining them in April this year. I really like their brand, they seem to have it just right, with included excursions, really nice boats and pleasant staff. It would be great to chat to others regarding Riviera to gain tips and info.

SALADMUCHER, How was your cruise?

A friend is doing the Danube in May & we are doing same in October on William Wordsworth.

Didn't see Riviera mentioned that has a relatively new fleet and new entrant. A friend is gong on Riviera Danube cruise in May and we are going in October on a new ship (2018) for our cruise. The few reviews are mostly good. TA threw in wine @ lunch & dinner that you have to pay extra for if book directly w/ Riviera. 

Cavtatlady, is there a difference in Srd & Srdj? I know the cable car goes to Srd but have seen tours that go to Srdj.

Also looking at a tour that goes to Cavtat, Srdj and old town tour (late April). I know you are probably biased 🙂 but why would I want to see Cavtat?

Got 3300 pesos at HSBC ATM one block from the hotel. Easy peasy but they did charge approximately $10 us. It lasted us all two weeks . We also used cards. Taxis cheap no need to figure out public transport.

Great trip. Loved BA

Upper respiratory issues are common on cruise ships especially older ones. Think of air being through Ducts for 10 or 15 years continuously.

I have had and my wife has had issues on a couple of older ships especially in the winter season.

If you are stopping here on your cruise, you might want to read my blog about my tour in Peninsula Valdes: https://airlandandsea.wordpress.com/2018/09/10/puerto-madryn-argentina/

Valley girl what was the date of your tour was it December January or another month?

Posted Today, 10:45 PM

Looking at a 14 day in early December and would appreciate ANY experiences or opinions. (Note - this would be an OV cabin in Celebrity.)

We are booked on the December 9th Cruise and prices are great. A balcony is about as cheap as an outside. Coming up on final payment and there is still a lot of cabins left so prices may drop further.

 

Come join us looks like fun

Does anyone know if the Argentinian economic crisis has had any effect on cruising to/visiting that country?

I have followed this closely since we have a December cruise out of Buenos Aires. The Argentinians are suffering with a high inflation rate and depreciating currency. However yesterday may have reached the turning point when the Argentine peso hit 41 to the dollar. This morning it is 38 to the dollar. But one day doesn't make a trend.

 

The teachers are striking and others but strikes are common in Argentina. Hope it is resolved soon and they can turn the economy around.

 

We look forward to inexpensive steak dinners and enjoying the beautiful country of Argentina.

The only time we ever booked the Concierge was when we were trying to amass Elite points. The benefits seem very slight so if you are happy with the 2B and don't need the points, I would recommend you stay put

 

That is way we are leaning (stay 2B) since we are Elite and don't need points. Long way from Elite+ but if prices drop we are open to moving. Time will tell.

Thanks

On 14 day Eclipse SAmerica cruise & have a 2B in a location we like, near back elevator. Guarantee Concierge is now priced at same as 2B.

Never been in Concierge and we never book under an activity deck

 

Other info: a C3 is ~$400 more than a 2B for 2 people. There are still lots of cabins available in C3, 50 as of now. I don't want to pay for a C3 at the $400 rate. Final payment is 5 days away and prices have come down $600 since booking in May:). Expect price reductions after final pay with the amount of cabins available.

 

Not sure about upgrading after final pay. Booked thru large online agency & they have been good about price reductions.

Question: would you opt for upgrade to guarantee C?

Any suggestions or strategy?

We are on a December cruise from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires on Celebrity eclipse. December is usually an inexpensive time to cruise and the prices for a veranda on this Cruise are currently under $100 a day.

 

December BEFORE Christmas would have been more correct.

We are on a December cruise from Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires on Celebrity eclipse. December is usually an inexpensive time to cruise and the prices for a veranda on this Cruise are currently under $100 a day.

From past experience we never book under an activity deck.

 

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