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Because the boat tours make stops where we can get in and swim for a bit. I watched a video where a lady said it was the best day they had on the Amalfi Coast but I can’t find it again, nor do I recall who she used. Would you get the same view from the ferries?

We will be spending 3 nights in Amalfi. Can someone recommend a good boat tour of the coast? Something similar to below but not private so we can keep the cost down. We want to see the AC from the sea and make stops along the way.

How much was it?

Thanks! I had considered asking there but assumed they would just move it here. However, since you recommended I do so, I did. Hopefully someone that’s been on it will chime in.

Has anyone done this Game of Thrones tour with NCL? Our friends want to do it but it’s much more expensive than the one with get your guide. If you have been on it, was it worth the money? In Ravena they want to do one of these, but someone else recommended just staying in Ravena to see the mosaics. Has anyone tried either of these tours? I have already asked in the Europe forum but would like to hear from someone that has done one of these.

Our friends are interested in booking the NCL GOT tour in Dubrovnik. Is this worthwhile or could someone recommend a private tour company that does it better?

Our cruise changed Venice tender to a stop in Ravena. We are staying in Venice two days post cruise so aren’t interested in traveling to Venice from there. Has anyone tried either of these excursions? NCL doesn’t have any reviews for them.

I hope you tell us all about it! We are going to Europe for the first time this summer. I’m super excited!

I looked there before posting this but didn’t look at enough decks. I didn’t realize they would be so far away! They are on decks 19-22. Last time we sailed we were on the same deck as Top Sail Lounge and the concierge desk, but on a much smaller ship. I realize there’s an elevator so it’s not a big deal. Thanks for sharing! Since we just booked this I hadn’t even looked for videos yet. Actually, it wasn’t considered a “new booking”. We had booked onboard last summer for this summer but we moved it out to next summer. Our TA had to jump through some hoops to make this happen but she’s amazing and got it done at no cost to us. I didn’t choose the room, she did, but we won’t mind the extra steps.

We just moved out our World Europa cruise out of Barcelona from this summer to next, but very much look forward to it. I hope you will post a review.

We just booked this ship for June 2025. Can someone tell me what floors are yacht club and where the YC sundeck, restaurant and lounge are? Our cabin is 15018. Is that in the 15th floor?

We’re looking at it strictly from what we have to pay. This trip is costing us a fortune so saving on airfare was a huge bonus! The points wouldn’t have had that big of a cash value had we chose to fly economy, but we want to be able to hit the ground running when we arrive in Rome so we didn’t.

I wouldn’t necessarily look at that as a con. They have the bonus of enjoying a beautiful city an extra day. That’s worth a lot IMO. We scored on ours. We used miles to book our air to Europe but using them to fly from Venice to Clt for both of us was only $1,000 total.

Yeah, I don’t want to risk not getting a reservation there. I’m sure my husband and I will make it on time for the 5:30 reservations. If our friends don’t, I will just let them know it will only be the two of us. If they don’t make it, we wouldn’t be opposed to joining them another night if they can get reservations. We’ve only sailed NCL once before but I recall liking it. With it being al a carte, how much is our free dining voucher worth?

Good to know! I assume we’ll be able to make it. My husband and I will have been touring Italy for 9 days and Athens 2.5 prior. We will be ready to sit in air conditioning, relax, and not pay for food and drinks! lol I booked on the app. I will share this with our friends. I just want to make sure we can get reservations there and we won’t want to embark early at one of the ports to do so. Normally I enjoy starting our cruise this way but I’ve never been to Athens. Best response! 😂

I made reservations for 5:30. We don’t leave until 10 PM so I believe we have until 8 to board. Since we will be in Athens, I’m not sure if everyone will make it on time. I wasn’t aware of this. But I wouldn’t want to miss out.

What if we don’t make it at all or if only part of our party does? Unfortunately, this was our only option before 9:30.

It’s been years since we’ve sailed NCL. We are traveling with friends, each of us have one free dinner with the free at sea offer. The only date I could book earlier than 9:30 was the day of embarkation. Reservations were only available for even numbers and there will only be 5 of us. Is it ok to just tell them there’s only 5 when we get there or will we be charged for the 6th person? Also, if some or all of us don’t board in time to make the reservation will we be charged?

Ok, I’ll ask her what time we could plan on. Thank you!

That sounds like something I’d enjoy! Thanks! I had forgotten about the Baths of Caracalla. We had watched a video about it and thought it looked like a cool place to see. I will watch both videos you linked. Thanks! I emailed Marisa last night. Our tour includes the museums, and Saint Peters. She said she will email us in May with more details. Would that be too late to book the scavi tour? I’m sure Marisa will tell us where we can locate a taxi. We’ll plan on using one, especially since we will need to bring our passports.

The Sistine Chapel is grouped with the Vatican tour, Saint Peter’s is not so we’ll have to do that on our own. I will look up the Scavi tour, as I have no idea what it is. Thanks!

I didn’t realize that but I’m sure we’ll enjoy them wherever they take us. Any suggestions on things to see on our way back to our hotel day 2, following our tour? We’re starting at the Colosseum. We plan to take a leisurely walk back, enjoying Rome, and lunch, along the way. Also, I understand the Vatican is far from where we’re staying. Should we plan to see Saint Peter’s Basilica while we are there? Are they within walking distance? Anything else we should do before heading back? What’s the best mode of transportation there and back?

We’ve made more plans for Rome. Updates or additions are in blue. Day 1 - We’re staying at Albergo del Senato so thought we’d visit the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, walk around whatever is near our hotel and go out for a nice dinner Going to try to get dinner reservations at Armando Al Pantheon. Day 2 - We have a private tour of the Colosseum, forum and Palatine Hill Day 3 - Private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel Booking a Roman Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Food Tour with Dinner with City Wonders for that evening. Day 4 - Thinking about doing a wine tour to Tuscany. Sounds nice to have a relaxing day after 2 days doing a lot of walking. Booking this with City Wonders as well. Day 5 - day trip to Florence or stay in Rome? I’d love to visit Florence but are there any must sees in Rome we would have to miss to do this? Also, isn’t Florence where they make the nice, leather bags? I’d like to purchase a purse, belt, and perhaps gloves while we’re there. We decided to book a third tour with City Wonders, The Original Crypts, Catacombs & Roman Underground’s Tour. Just debating on morning or afternoon. I’m leaning toward afternoon assuming these sites would be a welcome relief from the hot afternoon heat.

Thanks! You've given me some ideas and I'm very interested in some options with CityWonders.

What all did you do? We have a private tour booked for the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum one day, and a private tour of the Vatican the next. First day there we just plan to walk around, see the Trevi fountain, Spanish steps and Pantheon. What else were your highlights? I’m trying to figure out what would keep us occupied there another full day. We should have plenty of time for shopping the three days we’ve already planned out.