I’m waiting in the British Airways lounge enjoying some snacks and drinks while I wait for my flight to London. I will arrive in Venice on Friday morning. Saturday afternoon I depart Venice on Royal Caribbean’s “Vision of the Seas”. The itinerary is Croatia, Turkey, Greece. I’m looking forward to all the ports. I’ve been to…
Category: 2016 Mediterranean Cruise
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 2
This is my living quarters for the next 9 hours and 20 minutes. I was expecting a 777, but it’s actually a beautiful brand new 787-9 that British Airways is using. My favorite plane is still the 747, but this is a very nice aircraft.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 3
Tonight’s menu… I think I’ll have the beef for my main. =)
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 4
I arrived in London. The queue at immigration was very short. Took the tube to the Heathrow Central bus station and took a bus to the hotel. Going to go downtown to visit friends from a past cruise that live in London.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 5
Slightly overcast, but nice weather in central London.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 6
Had dinner at the SOHO Hotel with a friend from a past cruise (Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas that started in Singapore). The food was brilliant and so was the company. After dinner I caught Tower Bridge during a lift. If you plan to visit London check this website for the timings (schedule): http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times/ The secret…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 7
I entered the EU late last night and stayed at a hotel connected to the airport in Frankfurt, Germany. I have a short flight from here to Venice this morning. This is not typical route for a visitor from the states, but I had a detour in London. Below is a picture of art in…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 8
I arrived in Venice this morning. I was surprised to see a glacier on the way in.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 9
A few pictures from Day 1 in Venice.. very impressed with St Marco’s Basilica. Unfortunately no pictures allowed.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 10
A HDR Sunset Photo in Venice…. tone mapped a couple of ways
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 11
One picture from the sailaway from Venice… More to come. I set up a time lapse with my gopro, so I hope to upload that maybe tomorrow if there is a convenient wifi location. If you get a balcony and sail from Venice make sure it is on the port (left) side to be able…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 12
Today’s port is Dubrovnik, Croatia. The view from the cable car is worth the wait in the queue. The old town is very beautiful. Below is a picture of the cable car. Below picture of thee old city was taken at the lower cable car entrance: Below are pictures from the viewpoint at the…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 13
Relaxing day as sea today. Literally just off the coast of Greece at the moment (able to get cellular service from shore). Tomorrow is Kusadasi, Turkey and Ephesus. Second visit, but visiting new places this time. Ephesus is quite amazing and is one place I recommend people to visit.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 14
The port of call today was Kusadasi, Turkey. The shore excursion we booked through Shore Fox turned into a private tour. Started the day at the house of the Virgin Mary. Then we proceeded to Ephesus. Also got to visit the terrace houses, which if you don’t see when you visit Ephesus you are missing…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 15
Today’s port is Santorini, Greece. Beautiful views. Ate lunch at a nice place, Obelix.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 16
Today’s port was Katakalon, Greece. Had a nice excursion with a total of 12 people from our ship. The tour guide was excellent. We visited Olympia and went inside the museum and the archeological site. Photos to come soon… Tomorrow is a sea day, then back to Venice the following day.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 17
Today we arrived back in Venice and disembarked the Vision of the Seas. Getting to the hotel in Mestre was very easy. The ship arrived in port at 7 AM, which was before the other ships (MSC x 2, NCL Jade, etc.) So there wasn’t much of a queue for public transport. After dropping luggage…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 18
Last day in Venice… Made good use of the museum card today. Visited Museo Correr (another must see), Ca’ Rezzanico, and Palazzo Mocenigo. Wandered around and took a few pictures…. will post them soon, for now a couple from the phone.