Which U.K. Port?

[ozscotart]

OP : we have sailed out of Dover, Southampton and Newcastle and regularly visit Liverpool. Personally I prefer Southampton, it is very easy , you can drive there, we had valet parking off the QE2, drove up to reception, handed over the car and the keys and it was there when we disembarked! Perhaps they don’t do that now? Anyway Southampton although a long way from here in Scotland, has great amenities and good transport links. On doing a Norway cruise you do lose some time both ways, so if time is short you might want to cruise from Newcastle. The thing about Newcastle is the docks are some distance from the town and there is little there. Dover isn’t bad, with the docks not far from the town for smaller ships, but you still lose some time sailing to Norway. Liverpool docks are in the centre and very convenient for the many hotels, shops and bars and restaurants in the area. We have only cruised from there on day trips and the ferries. But it has some interesting features including Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock. There are some cruises from Scotland, quite a few on Fred Olsen which attract a generally much older British passenger base.

 

 

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[grapau27]

OP : we have sailed out of Dover, Southampton and Newcastle and regularly visit Liverpool. Personally I prefer Southampton, it is very easy , you can drive there, we had valet parking off the QE2, drove up to reception, handed over the car and the keys and it was there when we disembarked! Perhaps they don’t do that now? Anyway Southampton although a long way from here in Scotland, has great amenities and good transport links. On doing a Norway cruise you do lose some time both ways, so if time is short you might want to cruise from Newcastle. The thing about Newcastle is the docks are some distance from the town and there is little there. Dover isn’t bad, with the docks not far from the town for smaller ships, but you still lose some time sailing to Norway. Liverpool docks are in the centre and very convenient for the many hotels, shops and bars and restaurants in the area. We have only cruised from there on day trips and the ferries. But it has some interesting features including Tate Liverpool and Albert Dock. There are some cruises from Scotland, quite a few on Fred Olsen which attract a generally much older British passenger base.

 

 

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The dock at North Shields (Newcastle) is only 10 miles from the city center or 15 miles to Durham.

Royal Quays outlet shopping is walking distance about 800 metres away.

The Metro Centre Europes biggest indoor shopping centre is less than 20 miles away.

[MicCanberra]

Old Speckled hen in bottles is best and is 5% Newcastle brown was 3.4% when i drank it in bottles not sure if it is any stronger now.

A nice drop in any case.:D

[grapau27]

A nice drop in any case.:D

I prefered Newcastle Exhibition ale.

[newport dave]

Old Speckled hen in bottles is best and is 5% Newcastle brown was 3.4% when i drank it in bottles not sure if it is any stronger now.

One of my favourites, Old Speckled Hen.

 

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[grapau27]

One of my favourites, Old Speckled Hen.

 

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Mine too.

I find it tastes more hoppy out of a bottle than a can.

[les37b]

Tower Bridge in the Port of London is the best place in the UK to start a cruise from.

 

 

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[grapau27]

Tower Bridge in the Port of London is the best place in the UK to start a cruise from.

 

 

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Which cruise line leaves from their?.

Southampton is the main cruise port in the UK.

[MicCanberra]

Must be a smaller cruise line to get up to Thames that far.

[grapau27]

Must be a smaller cruise line to get up to Thames that far.

Cruise and Maritime or Fred Olsen possibly but not my cruise choice so not sure.

[les37b]

Cruise and Maritime or Fred Olsen possibly but not my cruise choice so not sure.

 

 

 

C&M go up as far as Tilbury. FO don’t go up the Thames.

 

Silversea have about 6 per year that start from Tower Bridge. (Silver Wind and Silver Cloud) They also have Greenwich and Tilbury starters.

 

There are a few others ... I work right by HMS Belfast where they berth. Nothing beats passing under Tower Bridge with Rule Britannia blasting from the speakers.

 

Done it once doubt it’ll happen again... costs too much! But it’s certainly the best U.K. port starter!

 

on the ship

 

 

And yes, small ships can get into very tight holes! And if unsure of the gap size, look at the pilot boat! Misses the sides by inches in places

Edited November 7, 2017 by les37b

[NSWP]

Not Boddingtons, it's gone down hill since they were taken over by the multi nationals and moved the brewery.

 

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How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo:

[NSWP]

C&M go up as far as Tilbury. FO don’t go up the Thames.

 

Silversea have about 6 per year that start from Tower Bridge. (Silver Wind and Silver Cloud) They also have Greenwich and Tilbury starters.

 

There are a few others ... I work right by HMS Belfast where they berth. Nothing beats passing under Tower Bridge with Rule Britannia blasting from the speakers.

 

Done it once doubt it’ll happen again... costs too much! But it’s certainly the best U.K. port starter!

 

on the ship

 

 

And yes, small ships can get into very tight holes! And if unsure of the gap size, look at the pilot boat! Misses the sides by inches in places

 

HMS Belfast is great for a visit, went on her last time in London Town, about 4 years ago.

 

Rule Britannia !! (Sounds like a P&O Great British Sailaway.)

[newport dave]

How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo:

Yep, the Belgian Budweiser...

 

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[MicCanberra]

But still so much better than Budweiser.

[grapau27]

How about a pint of 'wife beater then (Stella Artois) is that a lager lout drink? they used to drink Carling from memory.:halo:

The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales.

[MicCanberra]

The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales.

I like those as well.:D

[MicCanberra]

Back to the subject of which UK Port? How about the Fortnum's LBV Port.

[grapau27]

Back to the subject of which UK Port? How about the Fortnum's LBV Port.

Never tasted their port.

[brian1]

The best tasting lager is Peroni IMO although i prefer hoppy ales.

Hi,Peroni and San Miguel seem to be taking over UK bars nowadays.My favourites Stella and Kronenbourg 1664 seem to be diminishing.My favourite Italian beer is Moretti,cheers,Brian.

[grapau27]

Hi,Peroni and San Miguel seem to be taking over UK bars nowadays.My favourites Stella and Kronenbourg 1664 seem to be diminishing.My favourite Italian beer is Moretti,cheers,Brian.

Yes i get Moretti on draft sometimes in our favourite Italian restaurant.

[brian1]

Yes i get Moretti on draft sometimes in our favourite Italian restaurant.

I just buy it in bottles here.I only drink it in the summer when its 40 plus every day,cheers,Brian.

[brian1]

Hi,in my working days I was elite on Londons most famous short cruise port.The woolwich ferry,lol.

[MicCanberra]

I just buy it in bottles here.I only drink it in the summer when its 40 plus every day,cheers,Brian.

That is when they don't touch the side.

[brian1]

That is when they don't touch the side.

LOL,exactly.