Thread: Anyone for Europe in 2009??

With the drop in the pound over last year, that becomes far more reasonable! (We had almost a 2 to 1 dollar to pound conversion which really hurt)

OK Since this is a thread about who's going to Europe this summer, we are. We have the Ruby Princess booked from Barcelona to Venice, July 14 - July 27. This is our first European cruise, or visit for that matters. Anyone with suggestions about tours, things to do without tours etc. Our itinerary is :
Barcelona (we have an extra night there)
Monte Carlo
Livorno
Civitavecchia
Naples
Mykonos
Istanbul
Athens
Venice

Hope you can help

Harry

I am off again on 6th april 09, using artemis to get from southampton to venice without flying, and changing to azamara for 6 back to back cruises venice - rome, rome - venice, venice - athens, athens - rome, rome to barcelona, barcelona to copenhagen and returning to uk 6th june 09. not sure if this is the right place to put all of this info, but forgive me I am a new kid on the block. gembey

Originally Posted by *Lars*

Houch started a thread like this for 2008. I thought It would be fun to see who has plans for Europe this year.

Have you got a cruise booked or planned to Europe (British Islands, Norwegian Fjords, The Baltic this year??

If so, please come here and post when and where you are going.
Other members might be on the same ship as you or, on a different ship but in the same port on the same day as you.
Join in also if you have any tips or experiences you have had sailing in Northern Europe in the past.

Originally Posted by gembey

I am off again on 6th april 09, using artemis to get from southampton to venice without flying, and changing to azamara for 6 back to back cruises venice - rome, rome - venice, venice - athens, athens - rome, rome to barcelona, barcelona to copenhagen and returning to uk 6th june 09. not sure if this is the right place to put all of this info, but forgive me I am a new kid on the block. gembey

Gembey,

Its a perfect spot. Welcome Aboard Cruise Line Fans, the friendliest and fastest growing cruise community out there.

Feel free to Introduce Yourself in more depth here: http://www.cruiselinefans.com/introduce-yourself/

We're currently doing some re-organization of our European Forums. If you see something that is lacking or want to make a suggestion, please feel free to PM me.

Thanks for joining, gembey. Cheers.

Originally Posted by askdad

OK Since this is a thread about who's going to Europe this summer, we are. We have the Ruby Princess booked from Barcelona to Venice, July 14 - July 27. This is our first European cruise, or visit for that matters. Anyone with suggestions about tours, things to do without tours etc. Our itinerary is :
Barcelona (we have an extra night there)
Monte Carlo - Walk around the harbour and have lunch at cafe du paris. Nice is a short ride away.
Livorno - Florence without a doubt with all its art. walk around town and if you want to visit any museum and galleries pre book them online.
Civitavecchia - Rome. If you only have 1 day I would suggest to have a look at the St. Peters Church, Coloseum (from the outside) walk the Forum up to Piazza de Venezia, Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
Naples - I would do a full day tour to the Amalfi coast.
Mykonos
Istanbul - The Blue mosque, Bosporus straight and the grand bazaar.
Athens - Its easy to take a taxi from Pireus to Athens and the Akropolis.
Venice - You walk around, the entire city is a sight. Also, take the Vaporetto from Piazza di Roma all the way down the Grand Canal to St. Marks square. Its the best tour you can do in Venice.

Hope you can help

Harry

Hi Harry, my answers in red

Originally Posted by gembey

I am off again on 6th april 09, using artemis to get from southampton to venice without flying, and changing to azamara for 6 back to back cruises venice - rome, rome - venice, venice - athens, athens - rome, rome to barcelona, barcelona to copenhagen and returning to uk 6th june 09. not sure if this is the right place to put all of this info, but forgive me I am a new kid on the block. gembey

Hi Gamby, a warm welcome to CLF!!
Have a look around and join in and post where ever you see fit.
You are doing some fantastic cruises. 6 b2b onboard Azamara.
2 months away cruising sounds like heaven to me
I would love to hear all about your cruises when you return.

I presume you have been on Azamara before???

Originally Posted by *Lars*

Hi Harry, my answers in red

Big help, Thanks so much

Harry

Originally Posted by bashton55

We booked a 3 day cruise on the NCL Jade. It sails on May 21st from Rotterdam --> Le Havre --> Guerbsey Island --> Southampton.
We got a balcony for $550 w/insurance
Flight for $1578 -$1000 voucher = $578
We plan on spending at least 2 nights in London so that will be another $300.

HI, a warm welcome to CLF!

You got a great deal on the NCL cruise. I am thinking about trying the NCL Jade so am very interested to hear about your time onboard.
I used to live in Lodon and know you will love it there.
Have you been on NCL before?? or London???
What do you plan to see and do???

Originally Posted by askdad

Big help, Thanks so much

Harry

You are welcome Anytime

Have you decided on what to do yet or are you still re searching????

Originally Posted by *Lars*

You are welcome Anytime

Have you decided on what to do yet or are you still re searching????

Still making up our minds. Need to reserve tours soon.