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Posted: Thu Sep 13th, 2007 05:57 pm | 51st Post |
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Hi Jim,
they said NO on our request. I hope our TA can figure out something. For us it's a price drop of US$ 800 for the two of us!!!
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Posted: Thu Sep 13th, 2007 06:49 pm | 52nd Post |
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Sellie wrote: Hi Jim,
they said NO on our request. I hope our TA can figure out something. For us it's a price drop of US$ 800 for the two of us!!!
Petra
I got the expected answer No. I will keep working on it. It seems some on the other roll call got the new fares.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13th, 2007 07:55 pm | 53rd Post |
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shoreguy wrote:
The price dropped on many cabins yesterday - you may want to check and see if you can get the savings before final.
Our grade(G) is still more than we paid but the difference to a BA through the TA is now around $50pp so looking to actualy pay for an upgrade(and stick a romance pack on at the same time) but BestPriceCruises seem to be an on-line agent that don't like using email duh no reply to 2 emails.
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Posted: Thu Sep 13th, 2007 08:06 pm | 54th Post |
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insidecabin1 wrote: shoreguy wrote:
The price dropped on many cabins yesterday - you may want to check and see if you can get the savings before final.
Our grade(G) is still more than we paid but the difference to a BA through the TA is now around $50pp so looking to actualy pay for an upgrade(and stick a romance pack on at the same time) but BestPriceCruises seem to be an on-line agent that don't like using email duh no reply to 2 emails.
(havn't check the rules but asumed TA names are ok here)
TA names and even prices are fine here - did you notice no ads. There is even a board to share your favorite TA.
http://cruisetraveltalk.com/forum51/
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SCTrojan
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Posted: Fri Sep 14th, 2007 06:32 pm | 55th Post |
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Nice to see some familiar faces here. 
Phil, it seems we're using the same travel agent. Shoot me an email and I can give you a contact for a supervisor there... am1am at yahoo ... as of yet we've not had our price reduced, but FWIW at least there's some back and forth now between BestPriceCruises and NCL.
Cheers, Ari
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AviatingPrivateer
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Posted: Fri Sep 14th, 2007 07:14 pm | 56th Post |
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Hi Ari!
Nice to see another Trojan here! ::waves two fingers::
Our son is a Bruin, life gets ridiculous in our house at times 
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Posted: Fri Sep 14th, 2007 09:27 pm | 57th Post |
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AviatingPrivateer wrote: Nice to see another Trojan here! ::waves two fingers::
Our son is a Bruin, life gets ridiculous in our house at times
Fight on! ::waves two fingers back::
How did you let him go over to that dark side?! USC-UCLA is December 1 this year -- we'll already be in Barcelona. But some solace can be taken as 'SC tend to win when I'm travelling, riding a 7-game win streak.
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Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 09:54 pm | 58th Post |
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With Jim's notice of good fares still remaining for this crossing, Sharon and I have just booked two inside cabins. We will be meeting you all onboard in Barcelona. This will be our very first European trip, so will appreciate any advice on arrival at airport, transport to the pier, language problem expectations, money exchange from US$, etc.
 Just two newbies from the central states in the US. We also have South America around the horn Nov 2008. Expanding our horizons!
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Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 10:03 pm | 59th Post |
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ristallnight wrote: With Jim's notice of good fares still remaining for this crossing, Sharon and I have just booked two inside cabins. We will be meeting you all onboard in Barcelona. This will be our very first European trip, so will appreciate any advice on arrival at airport, transport to the pier, language problem expectations, money exchange from US$, etc.
Just two newbies from the central states in the US. We also have South America around the horn Nov 2008. Expanding our horizons!
Welcome aboard
Consider a couple of nights pre cruise in Barcelona to at least see a little of Europe after flying for 10 hours.
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Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 10:13 pm | 60th Post |
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Welcome Dave & Sharon! Whereabouts in MN are you from? I grew up in Minnetonka, and still have family across the Twin Cities.
Are you spending any pre-cruise time in Barcelona? (see Jim's got the idea)
As far as currency, the best rate you'll probably get at ATMs in Spain, and IIRC there are one or two in the airport terminal... though some folks like to exchange a few bucks into euros before leaving the States (rate not nearly as good), just enough for cab/bus fare etc. I never noticed a language barrier in Barcelona, quite likely most people you'll encounter have decent English ability, much better than my Spanish or Catalan.
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Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 11:22 pm | 61st Post |
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SCTrojan wrote: Welcome Dave & Sharon! Whereabouts in MN are you from? I grew up in Minnetonka, and still have family across the Twin Cities.
Are you spending any pre-cruise time in Barcelona? (see Jim's got the idea)
As far as currency, the best rate you'll probably get at ATMs in Spain, and IIRC there are one or two in the airport terminal... though some folks like to exchange a few bucks into euros before leaving the States (rate not nearly as good), just enough for cab/bus fare etc. I never noticed a language barrier in Barcelona, quite likely most people you'll encounter have decent English ability, much better than my Spanish or Catalan.
We live in Circle Pines, northern edge of the Twin Cities. Looking forward to the trip. Thanks for the input.
When you suggest a stay in Barcelona I think of a decent hotel for a good nites sleep and a tour via the hotel concierge. Is that what you and Jim are suggesting?
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Posted: Sat Sep 15th, 2007 11:55 pm | 62nd Post |
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ristallnight wrote: SCTrojan wrote: Welcome Dave & Sharon! Whereabouts in MN are you from? I grew up in Minnetonka, and still have family across the Twin Cities.
Are you spending any pre-cruise time in Barcelona? (see Jim's got the idea)
As far as currency, the best rate you'll probably get at ATMs in Spain, and IIRC there are one or two in the airport terminal... though some folks like to exchange a few bucks into euros before leaving the States (rate not nearly as good), just enough for cab/bus fare etc. I never noticed a language barrier in Barcelona, quite likely most people you'll encounter have decent English ability, much better than my Spanish or Catalan.
We live in Circle Pines, northern edge of the Twin Cities. Looking forward to the trip. Thanks for the input.
When you suggest a stay in Barcelona I think of a decent hotel for a good nites sleep and a tour via the hotel concierge. Is that what you and Jim are suggesting?
I picked up the two night precruise special from NCL. The ship leaves on Monday soyou can fly in friday night and have a full day and a half to enjoy the city. I have no idea yet where I am going. I figure buy ato day pass on the HOHO(hop on hop off) bus and go from there. Some of us are meeting on sunday afternoon for drinks in Barcelona details to be decided
If you do come in the day of the cruise consider NCL transfers $25 per person and no need to get euros for a cab.
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Posted: Sun Sep 16th, 2007 12:35 am | 63rd Post |
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It's definitely worth pricing out both ways: what NCL offers pre-cruise vs. what can be done independently. Hotels in Barcelona do run the gamut in terms of price, quality, and location -- and these factors do not always have direct correlations. But since this is your first time, the HOHO (sounds like a bad-for-you snack, doesn't it?!) is a good idea:
http://www.tmb.net/en_US/turistes/busturistic/busturistic.jsp
Several hotels are located on the routes, and a two-day pass is a decent deal, especially considering it also offers discounts to admissions here and there.
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 01:57 am | 64th Post |
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| Sharon and I spent the day looking over flights and hotels. Lot's to choose from. Found a good deal with a one-way out of BOS. There are so many hotels to choose from, does anyone on board have a good referal? Attachment: cruise.gif (Downloaded 87 times)
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 01:59 pm | 65th Post |
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First sea trials today at 5 pm local time. I need to find that ship tracking site again.
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 02:19 pm | 66th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: First sea trials today at 5 pm local time. I need to find that ship tracking site again.
I bet #8888 will help you when he finishes lawn mowing ... give him another hour.
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 02:24 pm | 67th Post |
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Found it you need to register
http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.aspx?Map=Eemshaven
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 02:54 pm | 68th Post |
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shoreguy wrote: First sea trials today at 5 pm local time. I need to find that ship tracking site again.
I'm using vesseltracker.
http://www.vesseltracker.com
They provide Google Earth integration
As far as I know the first destination will be the Oslofjord, south-east of Norway.
(Speed test)
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 07:05 pm | 69th Post |
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ristallnight wrote: There are so many hotels to choose from, does anyone on board have a good referal?
Depends on your budget and priorities. We're booked at the Hotel Regencia Colón where I've previously stayed, in the Gothic Quarter, for about $100/nite... their site shows sold out right now, while their sister Hotel Colón next door shows on kayak.com for about $200/nite. I like this area, which has many hotels, as it's within walking distance to many of the major sites and will give an 'authentic' feel to your stay. Sites like tripadvisor.com are a decent way to narrow down the process as well.Last edited on Mon Sep 17th, 2007 07:05 pm by SCTrojan
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 08:32 pm | 70th Post |
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#8888 wrote: shoreguy wrote: First sea trials today at 5 pm local time. I need to find that ship tracking site again.
I'm using vesseltracker.
http://www.vesseltracker.com
They provide Google Earth integration
As far as I know the first destination will be the Oslofjord, south-east of Norway.
(Speed test)
http://www.vesseltracker.com Still shows the Gem in port - no updates for hours even though I am logged in.
http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.aspx?Map=Eemshaven shows the Gem off the coast
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 09:45 pm | 71st Post |
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| Moving on out to center is the Gem Attachment: gematsea 9172007.png (Downloaded 59 times)
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Posted: Mon Sep 17th, 2007 10:51 pm | 72nd Post |
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shoreguy wrote: #8888 wrote: s
http://www.vesseltracker.com Still shows the Gem in port - no updates for hours even though I am logged in.
Crap! Worked perfect with the Pearl!
I'm happy to see the webcam working really good.
Sometimes a new image every 15 minutes!
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Posted: Tue Sep 18th, 2007 03:39 am | 73rd Post |
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I have been looking at hotels in Barcelona and trying to decide. I have noticed that many room discriptions list "sound proof" also some of the reviews I have read make mention of noise. Has anyone experience in this area?  It appears that the SO HO or the Grand Marina are pretty nice.
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Posted: Tue Sep 18th, 2007 01:57 pm | 74th Post |
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Well at least the Gem returned ontime from the first sea trial. Back out a 5 pm local time.
Departure first sea trial: 09/17 5.00pm
Returning to Eemshaven: 09/18 8.00am
Departure second sea trial: 09/19 5.00pm
Returning to Eemshaven: 09/24 12.00am
Offical delivery to Owner: 10/01
Departure to Rotterdam: 10/02 4.00pm
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Posted: Tue Sep 18th, 2007 03:19 pm | 75th Post |
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#8888 wrote: shoreguy wrote: #8888 wrote: s
http://www.vesseltracker.com Still shows the Gem in port - no updates for hours even though I am logged in.
Crap! Worked perfect with the Pearl!
I'm happy to see the webcam working really good.
Sometimes a new image every 15 minutes!
Checked it today and the Gem is not in port. Looks like a 24 update vs 1-2hr. I love the linkage to Gooogle Earth.
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