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Grumpella, how far in advance did you book Paragon Taxi?

1 hour ago, Dolebludger said:

For what it may be worth, we flew Iceland Air on the way to a river cruise in Europe. We booked Business/First. One reason was the low price. Another was the nonstop flight from Denver to Iceland. It was not a “lay down seat” accommodation but it was fine. Another plus (or minus) if your destination is not Iceland is the need for a connection in Iceland (possible minus). A possible plus is that you can “lay over” in Iceland for up to seven days, then fly on, for no additional cost. We decided on a two night extension in Iceland, and really enjoyed our time there. As I understand, Iceland Air is government owned, and it offers  the no cost stay in Iceland as a positive way to boost tourism there. Should we ever visit Europe again, we will not hesitate to look into Iceland Air again..

Thanks for your feedback about Icelandair Dolebludger! Our cruise starts in Southampton, UK and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. We have decided to fly non-stop on Virgin Atlantic to London and fly home non-stop from Reykjavik on Icelandair. The peace of mind is worth it to us rather than trying to save money using fairly new super budget airlines with small fleets.

15 minutes ago, FlyerTalker said:

 

Absolutely.

 

I'd give Play a 50-50 shot at being around next June.

 

And why not just get one ticket on DL?  Rather than a pair of one-ways.

When I looked up "Multi-city"  flights on Delta, I didn't see  any non-stop flights from Reykjavik to Boston.  There was a 1-stop flight with a 4 hr, 45 minute layover in JFK that would work, but we're not keen on a long layover.

Thank you for all the responses. When flying, we always try to fly non-stop 1-2 days before the cruise and are averse to taking risks that would cause us to miss the ship. After researching all of our options for non-stop flights and each airline's fleet size, schedules, and inter line arrangements, etc., I think we'll stick with Delta or Virgin Atlantic to London. For our non-stop flight home from Reykjavik our choices are Icelandair or Play Airline. 

3 minutes ago, the mice said:

When are you flying and from where?

Look at all the recent flight cancelations and disruptions. If that happens on your flight what will your rebooking options be?  What kind of buffer are you building into your schedule so you don't miss the cruise?  These are some key considerations.

Cruise is in June, 2024 and we're planning to fly 2 days before cruise. Will be flying from Boston to London and then Reykjavik to Boston. Just recently started looking at all flight options using Google Flights and researching more about various airlines.

Does anyone have experience flying with Play Airlines or Norse Airlines, two fairly new budget airlines? Considering them for our cruise next year. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

We attended the New France Festival in Quebec City about 15+ years ago during a land vacation to the area and had a great time. I remember parking in a lot near the waterfront where the daily river cruises dock. We walked all around the lower and upper city and especially enjoyed the Place Royal area. There were people in costumes from the era, music, etc. I remember purchasing a medallion, which covered the entrance fee, but don't remember if it covered multiple days or just one day. It was a great experience and was very easy for English- only speakers.

https://nouvellefrance.qc.ca/en/

I found the following website helpful in understanding various options for transfers from Heathrow airport to Southampton.

https://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/heathrow_southampton.htm

You might want to check out Quebec Bus Tours, which offers several different tours at reasonable prices.

https://quebecbustour.com/home/

We have booked a tour with them online for our upcoming cruise in September.

Is this the HOHO bus tour that you are thinking of? The website includes a map and bus stops.

https://toursvieuxquebec.com/en/forfait/Double-Decker

1 hour ago, Loracpin2 said:

We have always used TravelGuard.  

 

 

We have also used AIG TravelGuard for many years and have always been happy with their service. One feature we like is that they offer a waiver for pre-existing conditions if the policy is purchased within approximately 2 weeks (can't remember exact number of days) from the time that the cruise was booked. We had to cancel a cruise once due to a major illness and successfully filed a claim. In 2020, we had a land trip cancelled by the tour operator when Covid caused countries to ban travel. The tour operator refunded our money and TravelGuard gave us a voucher for the amount of the policy which we were able to use when we rebooked our trip for 2022.

5 hours ago, alwaysfrantic said:

I’m happy to see a few private companies listed.  I will look there.  The Holland America ones look……not sure what the right word is…..all on a bus looking out windows.  There doesn’t appear to be much sporty.  I’d rather hike at a waterfall than simply be looking at it from the bus.  

If you are interested in a private tour with a short hike and waterfalls, you might want to check out Sydney Cape Breton Taxi Tours. They have many options for tours listed and I think one includes a short hike and a waterfall. Although I haven't booked a tour with this company, I have researched and read good reviews about them on Trip Advisor.

https://www.sydneycapebretontaxitours.ca/home

Have you checked out any private tour companies? We are going on a Canada/New England  cruise in September and have booked several private tours including a tour through Blackwood Tours in Sydney (they have several options) and a 4 hour tour through Conrad's Coastline Tours in Charlottetown that includes a stop at Ann of Green Gables. 

Have you signed up for the cruise critic roll call for your NCL ship and sailing date? I find roll call forum boards are helpful in sharing ideas for excursions, hotels, etc. Good luck finding excursions either through NCL or private companies.

https://www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/onboard-packages/internet-and-phone-packages/compare-wifi-packages

Luggage storage is available at the cruise terminal.

https://www.portquebec.ca/en/cruises/information-for-cruise-ship-passengers/customer-service

We did a combo tour with Portland Discovery Tours and it was an easy 10-15 minute walk from the cruise terminal. 

10 minutes ago, spleenstomper said:

End in Boston on May 8

You should be fine since May 8th is a Monday and the tunnel will only be closed on weekends in May. The tunnel is scheduled to be closed 7 days per week during the summer, from July 5 - August 31, 2023.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sumner-tunnel-restoration-project-details-and-closure-schedule

This info may be helpful to you as it gives weekly updates of the tunnel reconstruction.  It also includes a link to the MBTA Trip Planner with information about public transportation in Boston. When is your cruise?

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/sumner-tunnel-restoration-traffic-and-construction-updates

https://www.calechesquebec.com/en/

On 4/2/2023 at 8:53 AM, jargey3000 said:

....ya.....mostly booked up.......🤷‍♂️

If you can't find reservation times available on the cruise planner, try going to the dining room after you board the ship. There is usually someone at the hostess station at the dining room entrance in the early afternoon that you can speak to about making reservations.

Foreign currency can be ordered through AAA by members at your local office. Quick and easy. We use credit cards for some purchases, but always bring some local cash for taxis and small purchases where credit cards may not be accepted.

Try doing a Google search using terms like " accessibility travel tours and excursions" or "wheelchair accessible travel" and include specific destinations in your search.

Did you check Cruise Critic "Disabled Cruise Travel" board under the special interest section?

This website may have helpful information:

https://wheelchairtravel.org

Information about the Silver Line buses, including maps, routes (SL1 and SL2) and schedules:

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/741/line

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/742/line

5 hours ago, Tee & Chilli said:

The summit is in Portland on October 1, 2023

 

Consider booking private 

https://portlanddiscovery.com

We did the Land and Sea Combo tour, which made for a great day in Portland. We did the trolley in the morning, had time for lunch and shopping nearby, and did the boat in the early afternoon.  Easy to get to from the cruise terminal.