edinburgher Posted June 21, 2005 #51 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Bollinge We will also be in Tallinn on a Sunday. I know you said at midday, but where exactly did you see the people dancing, playing music etc.? Might be useful to know in case we decide to head in that direction ourselves. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburgher Posted June 21, 2005 #52 Share Posted June 21, 2005 CF2404 We will also be in Tallin on a Sunday. Where exactly did you find people dancing to music? We might want to catch that at the right time....we might even get to join in! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted June 22, 2005 #53 Share Posted June 22, 2005 in the main square after 1 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Eye Posted June 22, 2005 #54 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Are they doing the Chicken Dance? A Hula perhaps? Sounds like a party. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorGirl Posted June 22, 2005 #55 Share Posted June 22, 2005 We will also be in Tallin on a Sunday, that might be fun. Are they doing traditional folk dances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted June 25, 2005 #56 Share Posted June 25, 2005 http://www.geocities.com/intowines/Baltics.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorGirl Posted July 8, 2005 #57 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Bollinge - I have another question for you if your still checking in. I am trying to find the port on my map and am having no luck. Can you give me a better indication of what its by so I can find it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartangal Posted July 8, 2005 #58 Share Posted July 8, 2005 We saw the 30 Kr sign too. Did they have an English narration? The 50 Kr boat did. Sorry to be so late in responding. Yes the 30 kroner ride had English narration as well as at least 2 other languages and was a regular canal tour boat, not a hop-on, hop-off waterbus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadreamer Posted July 9, 2005 #59 Share Posted July 9, 2005 We were docked in the commercial port in St. Petersburg (the Mafia port) and had no trouble using the port bus which runs every 10 minutes during the day and I think every 20 at nite. It is free and it takes you from the bus stop which is near where the ships dock (and near one of the passport buildings) to the port gate and you go thru customs again and then walk out. Some people were meeting their private guides outside the gate after they took the free port bus which was yellow. When you come back to the port you go thru passport control at the gate and then there is a bus shelter just inside the gate where you wait for the free bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa 204 Posted July 10, 2005 #60 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Help! We are going to be in Stolkhom only until 4:30p.m. We really want to go to the Ice House, but it closes at 3. Any adivice or personnel experiences would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadreamer Posted July 10, 2005 #61 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I think you are talking about the Ice Bar in Stockholm. I think you mean it opens at 3PM. It depends on how badly you want to go there and how close you are willing to cut it. If you get a reservation for 3 (and arrive a little early)you will get right in and the longest you can stay is 45 mnutes but you could stay just 30 minutes and then get a taaxi back to the ship. Just be sure the driver knows exacatly where your ship is docked. We were out at the commercial port and it costs $20 to return to the ship. If you are closer to town it would be alot easier.Also, I am not clear if you have to be back at 4:30 or the ship actually sails at 4:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollinge Posted July 12, 2005 Author #62 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Bollinge - I have another question for you if your still checking in. I am trying to find the port on my map and am having no luck. Can you give me a better indication of what its by so I can find it? Thanks! SaylorGirl: Which port, where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorGirl Posted July 12, 2005 #63 Share Posted July 12, 2005 SaylorGirl: Which port, where? Sorry, St. Petersburg but I have located it so now I know where we will be going when we get back to the ship. You mentioned the Seaman's club is just outside the port gates? We are thinking of stopping there on our way back to the ship it sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollinge Posted July 12, 2005 Author #64 Share Posted July 12, 2005 We were docked in the commercial port in St. Petersburg (the Mafia port) and had no trouble using the port bus which runs every 10 minutes during the day and I think every 20 at nite. It is free and it takes you from the bus stop which is near where the ships dock (and near one of the passport buildings) to the port gate and you go thru customs again and then walk out. Some people were meeting their private guides outside the gate after they took the free port bus which was yellow. When you come back to the port you go thru passport control at the gate and then there is a bus shelter just inside the gate where you wait for the free bus. Well, fair play to you to work that out. As I said originally, we noticed the bus stops with people waiting at them just a couple of hundred yards from the ship, and the yellow buses shuttling back and forth, but we did not realise they ran at the frequency you have suggested. I guess we've been ripped off again. But my conversation re. Capitalism and the Mafia, and the taxi driver's response - "But I think somewhere there is one man who don't pay!" is priceless! SaylorGirl, ask any crew member for directions to the Seaman's Club: It is just outside the port gates, but a then few hundred yards walk. Best to get the Seaman's Club shuttle from the ship. They charge about $5 each. From there there are impromptu taxis to take you wherever. The Hotel Annushka -formerly "Seamen Hotel" - not the club- (with the ATM) is http://www.allrussiahotels.com/cis/hotels.nsf/HotelSpecial?OpenForm&ParentUNID=81D1ACFD96C3DAC0C3256EB000464CFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorGirl Posted July 12, 2005 #65 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I guess we've been ripped off again. But my conversation re. Capitalism and the Mafia, and the taxi driver's response - "But I think somewhere there is one man who don't pay!" is priceless! SaylorGirl, ask any crew member for directions to the Seaman's Club: It is just outside the port gates, but a then few hundred yards walk. Best to get the Seaman's Club shuttle from the ship. They charge about $5 each. From there there are impromptu taxis to take you wherever. The Hotel Annushka -formerly "Seamen Hotel" - not the club- (with the ATM) is http://www.allrussiahotels.com/cis/hotels.nsf/HotelSpecial?OpenForm&ParentUNID=81D1ACFD96C3DAC0C3256EB000464CFA I have to agree I think that quote is "priceless". Thanks for the heads up on the ATM I think we will need to hit that first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadreamer Posted July 14, 2005 #66 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Since some may be thinking of tryng the yellow port bus I decided I best get the schedule. I was off by some minutes and possibly in some situations it could be better not to wait but take the taxi. Of course in Russia it is subject to change. We had no problem finding it when we wanted it. This is current. From 7am till 2pm the bus runs every 15 minutes. From 2pm till 3 pm – break From 3pm till 8pm – every 15 minutes 8pm -9pm – break From 9pm – runs every 30 minutes Hope this is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaylorGirl Posted July 14, 2005 #67 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Since some may be thinking of tryng the yellow port bus I decided I best get the schedule. I was off by some minutes and possibly in some situations it could be better not to wait but take the taxi. Of course in Russia it is subject to change. We had no problem finding it when we wanted it. This is current. From 7am till 2pm the bus runs every 15 minutes. From 2pm till 3 pm – break From 3pm till 8pm – every 15 minutes 8pm -9pm – break From 9pm – runs every 30 minutes Hope this is helpful. Cadreamer - Very helpful! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollinge Posted July 15, 2005 Author #68 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Please note, that once outside the port gates there is very little to be seen in the immediate vicinity, and it's a bit desolate. What docks aren't? OK - St. Maarten then! There is a tram line that runs near the Hotel Annushka (Seamen Hotel) - which is about three or four hundred yards from the dock gates - and then presumably into town or to a metro. Best to ask at the hotel reception. The ATM is in the lobby. http://www.wguides.com/city/258/33_273333.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted June 2, 2006 #69 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Hi Folks.... resurrecting an old thread ! :D Is it worth the cost to head to Palanga for two hours? Is there anything there besides the Amber Museum? How long is the drive from Klaipeda to Palanga? I found a company that will do a private tour.... Klaipeda 3 hrs or Klaipeda - Palanga 5 hrs. Please advise. Thank you !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deloresgardella Posted June 2, 2006 #70 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I am interested in the Ice Bar in Stockholm, is it easy to get to?:confused: Is it in town or would it be easier to take a bus or some transportation to it?:confused: I am hoping we will have time it really sounds unique.:) Delores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted June 2, 2006 #71 Share Posted June 2, 2006 http://www.nordicseahotel.se/omhotellet/matochdryck.asp?MainCatId=41&LangId=2 This webpage may help answer some of your questions about the Ice Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltiGator Posted June 3, 2006 #72 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Bollinge - What great writing in your review! Are you a writer by occupation? Boo's Mom - Thanks for resurrecting this thread. I wouldn't have seen it otherwise. Chock full of great info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted June 3, 2006 #73 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Can anybody tell me the currency for- Amsterdam Olso,Norway Copenhagen,Denmark Helsingborg,Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb4683 Posted June 3, 2006 #74 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Can anybody tell me the currency for-Amsterdam Olso,Norway Copenhagen,Denmark Helsingborg,Sweden Amsterdam = Euro Norway = Norway Kroner Denmark = Denmark Kroner Sweden = Sweden Kroner See http://www.xe.com for conversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyruth Posted June 5, 2006 #75 Share Posted June 5, 2006 great ,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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