Best Options Nynasham-Stockholm

[rdnpdx1]

We are a group of eight coming to Stockholm (Nynasham) on June 29 on the Norwegian Sun. We are considering a private DenRus tour, the NCL Stockholm on your own bus r/t for $59, and taxi from/to Nynasham.

 

Is the taxi a feasible option for getting from/to Nynasham to/from Stockholm? Do these three major taxi companies have taxis awaiting the ships docking in Nynasham? What will the approximate taxi fare be for the trip from Nynasham?

 

The DenRus tours seem overly expensive and they are merely four hours long,and we are in port eleven hours. Even given the time to/from Nynasham that leaves a lot of time. I understand that Stockholm is relatively easy for a self-guided tour, but want to consider all options.

 

I'd be interested in experiences with each of the three options above - NCL DIY Bus for $59, taxis to/from Nynasham,and the DenRus tours in Stockholm with pick up and drop off in Nynasham. We are comfortable with a DIY tour, but sometimes small tours with a local guide results in a better experience (as opposed to the large tour buses from the ship). For that reason we are considering both options.

[TLCOhio]

We are a group of eight coming to Stockholm (Nynasham) on June 29 on the Norwegian Sun. We are considering a private DenRus tour, the NCL Stockholm on your own bus r/t for $59, and taxi from/to Nynasham. Is the taxi a feasible option for getting from/to Nynasham to/from Stockholm? Do these three major taxi companies have taxis awaiting the ships docking in Nynasham? What will the approximate taxi fare be for the trip from Nynasham? The DenRus tours seem overly expensive and they are merely four hours long,and we are in port eleven hours. Even given the time to/from Nynasham that leaves a lot of time. I understand that Stockholm is relatively easy for a self-guided tour, but want to consider all options. I'd be interested in experiences with each of the three options above - NCL DIY Bus for $59, taxis to/from Nynasham,and the DenRus tours in Stockholm with pick up and drop off in Nynasham. We are comfortable with a DIY tour, but sometimes small tours with a local guide results in a better experience (as opposed to the large tour buses from the ship). For that reason we are considering both options.

 

What would be the cost for the DenRus tour option? Clearly Nynasham is not an ideal docking location. Too much hassle and wasted time. The NCL DIY bus might be your most cost-efficient option. Much depends on what you want to do and see in Stockholm. Cabs are not cheap in Stockholm. For that length of a trip/connection, it would probably be very, very costly. Be sure to read and research ahead on what options you most want to do and see in this great and charming city. You can see lots in the old city area, nearby Royal Palace, harbor area, etc., in an efficient, timely walking manner.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

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[Al_Frescoe]

We are a group of eight coming to Stockholm (Nynasham) on June 29 on the Norwegian Sun. We are considering a private DenRus tour, the NCL Stockholm on your own bus r/t for $59, and taxi from/to Nynasham.

 

Is the taxi a feasible option for getting from/to Nynasham to/from Stockholm? Do these three major taxi companies have taxis awaiting the ships docking in Nynasham? What will the approximate taxi fare be for the trip from Nynasham?

 

The DenRus tours seem overly expensive and they are merely four hours long,and we are in port eleven hours. Even given the time to/from Nynasham that leaves a lot of time. I understand that Stockholm is relatively easy for a self-guided tour, but want to consider all options.

 

I'd be interested in experiences with each of the three options above - NCL DIY Bus for $59, taxis to/from Nynasham,and the DenRus tours in Stockholm with pick up and drop off in Nynasham. We are comfortable with a DIY tour, but sometimes small tours with a local guide results in a better experience (as opposed to the large tour buses from the ship). For that reason we are considering both options.

 

I was not aware, until now, that Denrus operated tours in Stockholm. After checking their site and the options for Stockholm I can't find any mention of Nynäshamn. So beware, any prices you might see on Denrus regarding Stockholm would not apply to Nynäshamn, at least that's the way I am reading it.

 

Good luck,

 

Al

[Cornishpastyman1]

Hello

The good news is that you have a very long day in Stockholm. As Terry & Al have pointed out, doing the hour-each-way journey by taxi could end up seriously expensive. HAL laid on a free transfer for my cruise but that was probably because a large group of us played hell because all our documentation said Stockholm not Nynasham and they just got fed up of us moaning :). The NCL option, even at $59, seems best. As ever with these things we are only quibbling about the difference between a taxi and the NCL fee. Get the first one out and plan to get the last one back and really maximise your day there as it's a wonderful city.

 

You'll surely go to the Vasa Museum and spend a couple of hours there

and maybe take a HO-HO waterbus for a tour around the harbour

 

Then there are several other great museums, the Royal Palace and much more so you will have no trouble filling the time, and you will always have the option of catching an earlier shuttle back should anyone need to. Good luck, Tony

[north-bound]

A local taxi company, Nynäs Taxi, offers a set rate for a normal taxi that can take 4 persons to travel from Nynäshamn to Stockholm. The price is now 825 Swedish Kronor, but can of course shange before the cruise season.

 

So, unless they have a different price for the return to Nynäshamn, that means 1.650 Kronor for 4 persons going to Stockholm and back. At the present exchange rate that would be USD 232, or 58 per person, to be compared with the cost of 59 on the NCL tour bus.

 

My guess is that the main taxi companies in Stockholm would have similar rates. And any way it should be worth to contact both a local and a Stockholm company for exact and updated prices.

 

I would not expect that there will be taxis from Stockholm waiting at the dock, you would probably have to book.

[cruisemom42]

A few years ago, we did the DIY bus option (on Princess, not NCL, but I'm sure it's similar) to Stockholm from Nynasham.

 

First off, be aware that it's likely not a continuous shuttle service. There is one time for departing to Stockholm, and one time at which you must meet the bus to return to the ship. We found the departure time to be later than we would've liked and the return time ridiculously early. In other words, we probably lost about 2 hours of time that we could've used to explore Stockholm by having to observe the transport times. In hindsight, we wished we had taken the train. (Is that no longer an option?)

 

If you can book a taxi at the prices listed above for transport, I would highly recommend this option. Stockholm is very easy to DIY. In the time we had, we visited the Vasa Museum, did a self-tour around Gamla Stan and had lunch there, then walked over to City Hall and back. You should have an even longer day -- lucky you!

[rdnpdx1]

The DenRus tours are private tours and prices vary on number. Here's the pricing for their S-1 Tour - four hours including Vasa: 5-6 - $240, 7-9 - $190. Seems ridiculously high for four hours. And if there is a surcharge for Nynashamn, yikes.

 

Seems like either the taxi or the NCL DIY bus are best. NCL says the DIY is eight hours - so subtract two travel hours and some serious waiting time for the cattle to board the bus, get off the bus at each end, and you are probably looking at 5-6 hours in town at most. Taxi sounding better. Much better.

 

I had not heard about the train, though. If anyone knows if it is still operational and has more details, I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks everyone. Stockholm is the one port with the logistical challenge of getting from Nynashamn to Stockholm. Thank goodness we have eleven hours.

 

Terry, have been enjoying your pics of all the stops (and Len's also) on the various threads. We are very excited about this trip. We are doing the SPB Deluxe two day tour in St. Petersburg and a Friend of Dave tour in Warnemunde (Complete Hansa - including Wismar) and DIY in other ports. Lair Bear's walking tour of Tallinn looks great. With three days in Copenhagen on the way over and three days in Paris on the return, we are expecting quite a fun trip.

[rdnpdx1]

A few years ago, we did the DIY bus option (on Princess, not NCL, but I'm sure it's similar) to Stockholm from Nynasham.

 

First off, be aware that it's likely not a continuous shuttle service. There is one time for departing to Stockholm, and one time at which you must meet the bus to return to the ship. We found the departure time to be later than we would've liked and the return time ridiculously early. In other words, we probably lost about 2 hours of time that we could've used to explore Stockholm by having to observe the transport times. In hindsight, we wished we had taken the train. (Is that no longer an option?)

 

If you can book a taxi at the prices listed above for transport, I would highly recommend this option. Stockholm is very easy to DIY. In the time we had, we visited the Vasa Museum, did a self-tour around Gamla Stan and had lunch there, then walked over to City Hall and back. You should have an even longer day -- lucky you!

 

Thanks Cynthia. I plan to find out more about the train.

[rdnpdx1]

A local taxi company, Nynäs Taxi, offers a set rate for a normal taxi that can take 4 persons to travel from Nynäshamn to Stockholm. The price is now 825 Swedish Kronor, but can of course shange before the cruise season.

 

So, unless they have a different price for the return to Nynäshamn, that means 1.650 Kronor for 4 persons going to Stockholm and back. At the present exchange rate that would be USD 232, or 58 per person, to be compared with the cost of 59 on the NCL tour bus.

 

My guess is that the main taxi companies in Stockholm would have similar rates. And any way it should be worth to contact both a local and a Stockholm company for exact and updated prices.

 

I would not expect that there will be taxis from Stockholm waiting at the dock, you would probably have to book.

 

Thanks, I will contact Nynas Taxi and also one of the Stockholm taxi companies as well.

[rdnpdx1]

What would be the cost for the DenRus tour option? Clearly Nynasham is not an ideal docking location. Too much hassle and wasted time. The NCL DIY bus might be your most cost-efficient option. Much depends on what you want to do and see in Stockholm. Cabs are not cheap in Stockholm. For that length of a trip/connection, it would probably be very, very costly. Be sure to read and research ahead on what options you most want to do and see in this great and charming city. You can see lots in the old city area, nearby Royal Palace, harbor area, etc., in an efficient, timely walking manner.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

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Terry,

 

DenRus will do a Nynashamn pickup, but do not know the surcharge.

 

Prices are steep - $190-$240 pp for four hours with Stockholm docking. I am sure that being in Nynashamn adds cost. And if we ask to extend the time so we use the day to the fullest, the price goes even higher.

 

Thanks for the good ideas. Have loved your pics of your trip.

[north-bound]

I had not heard about the train, though. If anyone knows if it is still operational and has more details, I would appreciate it.

 

The train is still available and runs twice per hour. To go on the train each person should buy a 24 hour travel card which now costs 100 kronor and is valid not only on the train but also all public transport in Stockholm including the ferry from Slussen to Djurgården where the Vasa Museum is located.

 

Here is a link to a thread about transport from Nynäshamn to Stockholm from summer 2010: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1206510. It has a lot of information.

[rdnpdx1]

The train is still available and runs twice per hour. To go on the train each person should buy a 24 hour travel card which now costs 100 kronor and is valid not only on the train but also all public transport in Stockholm including the ferry from Slussen to Djurgården where the Vasa Museum is located.

 

Here is a link to a thread about transport from Nynäshamn to Stockholm from summer 2010: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1206510. It has a lot of information.

 

Many thanks for the link.

[newfarmers]

- we were on Sun this year.

-we chose the diy train option.

- when some of the first group of '$59 stockholm on your own' people were walking in the door of the Vasa museum, our train was just pulling away from the Nynashamn station.

- diy train saved us some dosh but cost us maybe 90 minutes in Stockholm.

- we were on first 'independent' tender. I had sat at casino desk from 7am thinking there'd be a really long queue but everyone got on the first two 'independent' tenders.

- if you choose to go via taxi or with Denrus you will also be 'kept back' while ship's tours are tendered ashore.

- this will be despite Sun possibly having three tender platforms deployed and (I think) six tenders running

- if we had our time over again we would choose the $59 stockholm on your own'

- expect to be held back in St P as well if you book an independent tour. - In St P though, the hour lost on the first day will make no difference as independent tours aren't tied to the miriad toilet stops, stragglers in shops, someone lost at one stop or another

 

yes we were hugely p****d off with NCL over their treatment of independent travellers (and I wrote to the captain and told him so - got a standard "sorry you feel this way, we treat all our guests equally" load of crap response) but at the same time we loved our first NCL cruise. we loved the ship, the crew, freestyle, the food, our fellow cc travellers and of course the ports

 

like I've always said, is there really such a thing as a bad cruise? I know where I'd be if given the choice between work and the smallest cabin:D on any ship, going anywhere

 

pete

[cruisemom42]

- we were on Sun this year.

-we chose the diy train option.

- when some of the first group of '$59 stockholm on your own' people were walking in the door of the Vasa museum, our train was just pulling away from the Nynashamn station.

- diy train saved us some dosh but cost us maybe 90 minutes in Stockholm.

- we were on first 'independent' tender. I had sat at casino desk from 7am thinking there'd be a really long queue but everyone got on the first two 'independent' tenders.

- if you choose to go via taxi or with Denrus you will also be 'kept back' while ship's tours are tendered ashore.

- this will be despite Sun possibly having three tender platforms deployed and (I think) six tenders running

- if we had our time over again we would choose the $59 stockholm on your own'

- expect to be held back in St P as well if you book an independent tour. - In St P though, the hour lost on the first day will make no difference as independent tours aren't tied to the miriad toilet stops, stragglers in shops, someone lost at one stop or another

 

yes we were hugely p****d off with NCL over their treatment of independent travellers (and I wrote to the captain and told him so - got a standard "sorry you feel this way, we treat all our guests equally" load of crap response) but at the same time we loved our first NCL cruise. we loved the ship, the crew, freestyle, the food, our fellow cc travellers and of course the ports

 

like I've always said, is there really such a thing as a bad cruise? I know where I'd be if given the choice between work and the smallest cabin:D on any ship, going anywhere

 

pete

 

 

Wow, interesting.

 

Princess did not keep back independent travelers and folks on our cruise that took the train got a headstart over the bus. I guess different cruise lines handle things differently....

[rdnpdx1]

- we were on Sun this year.

-we chose the diy train option.

- when some of the first group of '$59 stockholm on your own' people were walking in the door of the Vasa museum, our train was just pulling away from the Nynashamn station.

- diy train saved us some dosh but cost us maybe 90 minutes in Stockholm.

- we were on first 'independent' tender. I had sat at casino desk from 7am thinking there'd be a really long queue but everyone got on the first two 'independent' tenders.

- if you choose to go via taxi or with Denrus you will also be 'kept back' while ship's tours are tendered ashore.

- this will be despite Sun possibly having three tender platforms deployed and (I think) six tenders running

- if we had our time over again we would choose the $59 stockholm on your own'

- expect to be held back in St P as well if you book an independent tour. - In St P though, the hour lost on the first day will make no difference as independent tours aren't tied to the miriad toilet stops, stragglers in shops, someone lost at one stop or another

 

yes we were hugely p****d off with NCL over their treatment of independent travellers (and I wrote to the captain and told him so - got a standard "sorry you feel this way, we treat all our guests equally" load of crap response) but at the same time we loved our first NCL cruise. we loved the ship, the crew, freestyle, the food, our fellow cc travellers and of course the ports

 

like I've always said, is there really such a thing as a bad cruise? I know where I'd be if given the choice between work and the smallest cabin:D on any ship, going anywhere

 

pete

 

We are staying in one of the Penthouse suites and are supposed to have priority in embarking and disembarking. That's one of the perks they typically afford suite holders. When we were on the Pearl earlier this year this was definitely the case. And this was true whether or not we were tendered or docked. If that is not the case on the Sun, I sure would like to know it, as it could affect our choice.

 

Also, Pete, if you know, how long did NCL passengers on the NCL bus actually have in Stockholm? The shore excursion description says eight hours, but if that eight includes two hours of travel time, you only get six hours in Stockholm. Given the eleven hours in port, it would be nice to use more of that time in the city.

[Cornishpastyman1]

- expect to be held back in St P as well if you book an independent tour. - In St P though, the hour lost on the first day will make no difference as independent tours aren't tied to the miriad toilet stops, stragglers in shops, someone lost at one stop or another

 

Hi Pete

 

Like Cruisemom42 I'm intrigued by this. How do they implement this policy at any port (like St P) where the ship docks against a pier ? We just made for the gangway like anyone else and picked up our independent tour at the terminal.

Tony

[newfarmers]

We are staying in one of the Penthouse suites and are supposed to have priority in embarking and disembarking. That's one of the perks they typically afford suite holders. When we were on the Pearl earlier this year this was definitely the case. And this was true whether or not we were tendered or docked. If that is not the case on the Sun, I sure would like to know it, as it could affect our choice.

 

Also, Pete, if you know, how long did NCL passengers on the NCL bus actually have in Stockholm? The shore excursion description says eight hours, but if that eight includes two hours of travel time, you only get six hours in Stockholm. Given the eleven hours in port, it would be nice to use more of that time in the city.

 

Hi Bob

 

I believe as you say that suite passebgers get priority tender tickets. We were just in an outside. Didn't talk to anyone in a suite (maybe I did:D) that could confirm this.

 

I would think that it would be closer to eight hours including travel. We were friends with some people who were on one of the first tenders and one of the first buses were under way, and I think they said they left not long after 7.30 whereas we didn't get ashore until about 8.30.

 

Our train left at 9.05 and they were walking in the Vasa Museum at a similar time and that included getting there from wherever the bus dropped them off. We had to get a train just after 3 whereas their bus left around 3.30 so if they got there at 8.30 and left at 3.30 that's 7 hours, much better than our 5 and a bit doing the diy. But, if your in a suite the taxi may be even better as they can get you straight to Vasa.

 

cruisemom42, yes, we were very disappointed with NCL's attitude to independent travellers, especially in St P where they said independents would leave form one gangway and ships tours the other. Instead, the ships tours used both and independents, of which there were hundreds, maybe 1000, who knows, were held back.

 

I raised the question on the NCL boards about this - priority for ships tours v independents - as it had been fed back from earlier cruises in the season and was flamed terribly - "if you chose to go independent then you should wait" attitude. Ouch.

 

The Captain attended our meet and greet and I chickened out confronting him there about what was being said.

[fabnfortysomething]

Hi Pete

 

surprised you got flamed on the NCL boards as most cruise critic posters are very pro independent tours in St Petersburg.

 

Advice for future cruisers

The main issue with St Petersburg is that all 3000 or so passengers want to be off the ship as soon as possible and Russian immigration can take ages.We chose to meet our private guide at 10-30am by which time the queues were much shorter and we had time for a leisurely breakfast.You're there overnight and may want to do something in the evening so why not suggest the standard 8 hour start later and finish later-the museums will close but canal tours etc can still be taken later and of course it doesn't get dark till very late.

 

as to Nynashamn we took the one and only ships tour on this one where we had an interesting trip round the Vasa museum and then had free time until we took any of the available coaches back.

 

We all had to congregate in the ships theatre in the morning and had to wait for our tour to be called-we were then led to the tender boats to catch the coach into Stockholm-this was a time consuming process.We enjoyed the guided tour of the Vasa but then had to get back on the coach to be dropped off in central Stockholm for the free time.We had to wait 20 minutes past the due departure time for stragglers.This reminded us why we prefer independent tours !

Friends took the train into Stockholm and found it pretty easy-they also managed to get early tender tickets! [and they were in a inside cabin]Unfortunately it all seems to depend on which members of staff are on duty as to whether they assist you in getting off the ship asap

 

Lyn

[Giantfan13]

The DenRus tours are private tours and prices vary on number. Here's the pricing for their S-1 Tour - four hours including Vasa: 5-6 - $240, 7-9 - $190. Seems ridiculously high for four hours. And if there is a surcharge for Nynashamn, yikes.

 

Seems like either the taxi or the NCL DIY bus are best. NCL says the DIY is eight hours - so subtract two travel hours and some serious waiting time for the cattle to board the bus, get off the bus at each end, and you are probably looking at 5-6 hours in town at most. Taxi sounding better. Much better.

 

I had not heard about the train, though. If anyone knows if it is still operational and has more details, I would appreciate it.

 

Thanks everyone. Stockholm is the one port with the logistical challenge of getting from Nynashamn to Stockholm. Thank goodness we have eleven hours.

 

Terry, have been enjoying your pics of all the stops (and Len's also) on the various threads. We are very excited about this trip. We are doing the SPB Deluxe two day tour in St. Petersburg and a Friend of Dave tour in Warnemunde (Complete Hansa - including Wismar) and DIY in other ports. Lair Bear's walking tour of Tallinn looks great. With three days in Copenhagen on the way over and three days in Paris on the return, we are expecting quite a fun trip.

 

Bob

 

thanks for the kind words about the pix. glad you enjoy them.

 

WE sailed NCL in 09 on the Jewel, and she docked in Stockholm, but we arrived on a Sunday and there are no public buses running on a Sunday. But all was not lost, as they sent a sort of fleet of HoHo buses to the dock to see if any or all wanted to use them to get into the main parts of Stockholm. Since we had not booked a cab, this was our only choice and at about $40 PP, it WAS expensive. Considering NCL is charging $59 for a much longer trip, that's the way I would go. Most people we have heard from seem to think that same way.

 

BTW, where about in Oregon are you??. We did the Pearl in August and spend about 8 days pre cruise, driving thru Ore and Wash. Loved the Columbia Gorge region.

 

 

Cheers

 

Len

[newfarmers]

- expect to be held back in St P as well if you book an independent tour. - In St P though, the hour lost on the first day will make no difference as independent tours aren't tied to the miriad toilet stops, stragglers in shops, someone lost at one stop or another

 

Hi Pete

 

Like Cruisemom42 I'm intrigued by this. How do they implement this policy at any port (like St P) where the ship docks against a pier ? We just made for the gangway like anyone else and picked up our independent tour at the terminal.

Tony

 

hey Tony

 

ships tours met in the showroom (I think, never took one) and they take them down the aft stairs and out. in St P they took them down the aft stairs and then so that they could use both gangways they then walked people along a crew corridor!!! People we knew on ships tours told us this!!!

 

It was in the daily news sheet that independents were to use the forward gangway, ship's tours aft. So everyone congregated in the forward stairwell and up into and past the atrium. there's a door at the bottom of the steps through to the gangway area and it was just closed.

 

I understand that on an earlier cruise someone just pushed the door open and they couldn't stop them once that happened.

 

queue was already up on deck five by the time we joined it so didn;t have a chance to try the door:rolleyes:

 

It was insulting to us independents for me go out on 6 and see people leaving from both gangways.

 

I went down to reception and asked why people were leaving from both gangways when there had been no announcement that the ship had been cleared and was told "the ship is not cleared and no-one is getting off the ship". I just told her not to be so rude to lie to me and walked away.

 

Maybe fifteen minutes later the line started to move and then just as we got down onto the level of the gangway (two or three decks?) they announced the ship had been cleared.

 

pathetic

[north-bound]

WE sailed NCL in 09 on the Jewel, and she docked in Stockholm, but we arrived on a Sunday and there are no public buses running on a Sunday. But all was not lost, as they sent a sort of fleet of HoHo buses to the dock to see if any or all wanted to use them to get into the main parts of Stockholm. Since we had not booked a cab, this was our only choice and at about $40 PP, it WAS expensive. Considering NCL is charging $59 for a much longer trip, that's the way I would go. Most people we have heard from seem to think that same way.

 

 

Len

I hope nobody beleives that there are no public buses at all in Stockholm on a Sunday. Almost all buses and of course the Metro are available on Sundays, although some of them with a reduced schedule.

 

The only bus that is of interest to cruise passengers that does not run on a Sunday is bus 76 from Värtahamnen and Frihamnen ports. But there are other alternatives.

[Giantfan13]

I hope nobody beleives that there are no public buses at all in Stockholm on a Sunday. Almost all buses and of course the Metro are available on Sundays, although some of them with a reduced schedule.

 

The only bus that is of interest to cruise passengers that does not run on a Sunday is bus 76 from Värtahamnen and Frihamnen ports. But there are other alternatives.

 

Sorry if I gave that impression. We docked at Frihamnen and that was the problem for us. yes, we were told of a few other options, but the HoHo was the best option, especially knowing we had to be back kind of early.

Plus, there was some marathon being run in the city that morning also, and many streets were blocked off.

the HoHo buses were fine, my point was that they were jsut a bit on the expensive side and that the NCL tour wasn't that bad for their price.

 

Cheers

 

Len

[Al_Frescoe]

 

WE sailed NCL in 09 on the Jewel, and she docked in Stockholm, but we arrived on a Sunday and there are no public buses running on a Sunday.

 

Len,

 

Just so there won't be more confusion, public buses do run on Sunday. If you happened to be at Frihamnen, which I suspect you were, then bus 76 is the only one that does not run on Sunday. That is a shame, becuse #76 from Frihamnen hits all the main tourist spots. You can still get into town on bus #1 though.

 

I just don't want people getting the idea there are no buses at all on Sunday in Stockholm.

 

Skål

 

Al

[rdnpdx1]

Bob

 

thanks for the kind words about the pix. glad you enjoy them.

 

WE sailed NCL in 09 on the Jewel, and she docked in Stockholm, but we arrived on a Sunday and there are no public buses running on a Sunday. But all was not lost, as they sent a sort of fleet of HoHo buses to the dock to see if any or all wanted to use them to get into the main parts of Stockholm. Since we had not booked a cab, this was our only choice and at about $40 PP, it WAS expensive. Considering NCL is charging $59 for a much longer trip, that's the way I would go. Most people we have heard from seem to think that same way.

 

BTW, where about in Oregon are you??. We did the Pearl in August and spend about 8 days pre cruise, driving thru Ore and Wash. Loved the Columbia Gorge region.

 

 

Cheers

 

Len

 

We are in Portland - very convenient to the Gorge, the mountains and the Coast. If you are a wine lover, Oregon and the region in the Columbia River valley around Walla Walla are quite enjoyable.

 

Moved here from DC in 1984 and would never go back - except to visit. Portland is a wonderful city and the state is so incredibly diverse in its scenery. The only down side is that I have to travel to see my beloved St. Louis Cardinals. (I grew up there.) But it could be worse. This year we will go to San Francisco and Denver, to see family and the Redbirds.

 

How did you like the Pearl (other than the port times in Alaska, which are horrible from what I can see - we are beginning to plan a 2012 cruise to Alaska)? We sailed on it in the eastern Caribbean in March asnd thoroughly enjoyed it, though the bright colors are a bit garish for my taste. We found the food good, especially in the $$ restaurants, and the service very attentive, though we did spring for an aft penthouse suite on that cruise as well.

 

Thanks again for the information.

[Giantfan13]

Bob

 

As you said, the Pearl is very nice but those port times were jsut horrendous. We had already been to Alaska about 5 years ago, on a one way, so we had been to all the ports already. But if you read some of my reviews on the Alaska board, I kill NCL for most of those port times.

We sailed the NCL Jewel in the Baltic which is the Pearl's sister ship, and we sailed the Jade, when she first came out as the Pride of Hawaii, so we are very familiar with this class of ship. We happen to like NCL, as you can tell.

 

 

We overnited in Portland after spending a couple of days in the Gorge, heading back up to Seattle. Just marvelous country. We did spend a day around Yakima, WA. also a big wine area. I really didn't like that area very much, more preferring the mountain regions. We had magnificent weather so we got great views of Mt Hood and Mt Ranier. If things go right, we may head back there next summer.

 

 

Cheers

 

Len