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Hello! We booked through Thistle Excursions. Here's the link: www.thistleexcursions.co.uk/tours Best to you!

Thanks so much! From your comment, we decided to make a video on this subject, as part of our travel skills series (tips). While we're in Europe this summer, we'll consider how to shape this content. Let us know if you have any more thoughts on the subject. In the meantime, it will be several months before we can finish it since we're on the road, so to speak. Take care and thanks again!

Thank you for that. Actually, I'll be there this summer and will be stopping there. I plan to shoot a follow up video about the train since I didn't have time before and I'll make note of that error. Thanks!

Thanks so much!

Wow, thank you so much! We had a great time here and hope to come back soon. We especially enjoyed the book store and train musuem. Best to you!

We passed the accident and got there. Then we waited for the road to re open. We eventually discovered it reopened a few hours later.

Awesome! Next time, that's what we'll do. The beaches are beautiful!

Thanks for the great feedback! If your husband has mobility issues, my vote is Rotterdam. Amsterdam is VERY crowded and has older streets (cobblestone, etc). Also LOTS of bikes everywhere. Amsterdam IS a doable city for mobility, but Rotterdam is easier in my opinion. That said, Amsterdam has important museums and great attractions; it depends on your interests. I would also check if you get on some tours to the old villages with traditional windmills (like Zaanse Schans).

@@ThePortLowdown will check out that option, thank you.

Hi! You get luggage tags (the paper colored ones that determine your exit time) on the ship, either by arrangement ahead of your cruise or while you're on board. Different class status, special request play into that. If you simply want to walk out with all your luggage instead of having it checked out, you can do that too and skip this process. Every cruise line is a little different on how they do this. Brooklyn was pretty loose about our embarkation arrival time. We were there slightly early and had no problem getting on board. If there's a big crowd, you may have to wait in a holding area past security check. But most ports I've been too simply want to process as many people as possible efficiently, so we usually don't wait long. If you want to come in a little early, I think that should be fine. Our Uber ride was fine, but had to compete with the other cars at the port. It's a bit crowded and chaotic during disembarkation. Rideshare has their own section for pick ups toward the car entry gate, just keep close watch for your car and be visible to the driver. Disembarkation typically starts around 7 or 730am and concludes around 9 to 930am. They need to turnaround the ship quickly for new arriving passengers starting around 11am. Hope this helps!

Thank you so much for your help and for explaining. It’s very helpful. This is going to be our first time on a cruise. So I guess disembarking day they don’t serve breakfast? As content creator, have you ever brought a drone to a cruise or do you know if they are allowed? Thank you!!!

They do serve breakfast at the buffet. Usually, most passengers are off ship by 9am, the room cleared by 8am. So between 8-9 gets busy with exiting passengers and luggage in the buffet area! Drones are not allowed on ships as well as many ports.

Thank you so much for your prompt response and for all the information provided. It is greatly appreciated.

I really am anxious to come back and explore more. I just hope it's not always so hot! 🥵

I hear you about these sites being expensive. These sites are basic attractions that are of interest to most first timers, which is why we did a video. That said, we never felt pressured to spend more than our admission price and they hold historical or cultural interest. When we go on repeat visits, we try to go beyond the typical. But for the first outing, we visit the basics.

Yes, indeed. The bus is a welcome relief from the heat! By terminal, I assume you mean Port Oasis Eco Park (there is no "terminal" per se). The Eco Park is outdoor, but has a large shopping building with bathrooms. Cabs are a short walk from there, all under cover.

@@ThePortLowdown thank you

You're welcome!

Thanks so much! I'm pinning your comment for reference. San Diego, as a metro area, has lots of options available and we wanted to give people a taste. Your info will definitely help supplement. Thanks again, sir!

Hey, were going back this summer and doing a train video! Stay tuned.

Thanks for the kind words! Space is limited even on the bigger ships so, yeah, that's an issue. It's also one of the busier places on ship, even in the early morning

The Shetland Museum has a kid's section, plus some of the exhibits are pretty cool. One thing I wish I had gone to was the Up Helly Aa Exhibition, which feature a Viking boat and costumes used for the festival. www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/up-helly-aa-exhibition-p245171 If you have the budget, a tour to the Shetland ponies might be in order. Plus there's lot of uphill alleyways to challenge themselves on. And there are some pretty cool bookstores too: shop.shetlandtimes.co.uk/ I hope this helps. It IS an small, old town with few parks or kid's attractions.

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Cool! What's it like to live there?

Glad to help sir! Have a great trip!

Thanks a lot!

I hear that. I don't relate to the big party vibe. And it's very commercialized for the (American) tourist. We'll be spending an overnight there in October and find a more local experience.

It was 69 euro adults and 52 for youths. We booked through Norway Excursions AS.

It's a pretty small port. Cabs have their drop off pretty much across from the terminal entrance. And it's one berth, so you're as close to the ship as you're going to get.

Me too. The beaches are amazing and the people friendly. Just wanna hang back there all day!

The nearest hotels within walking distance is 17th street, but no real shopping center there, but a series of strip malls. Everything is fairly spread out and distant. Most people pick a particular area to stay that has the things they're looking for. Plus, there are LOTS of hotels.

Well, I hope not. There's alot of beauty in Mexico and we always enjoy visiting.

Great! Thanks so much! That's our intention and we'll keep working to make more like them.

In our experience, if the line is light, they might let you in. But when the line gets long, they get strict. It's inconsistent.

Thanks so much!

I made a point of stepping out of the dock area and explore, rain or no. Like I mentioned, I enjoyed the area. Now, I know I can take the ferry to Manhattan from there and I wish I had time to. BTW, I mentioned 2 hotels in Red Hook. As a local, what would you recommend for anyone staying a few days? If it were me, I'd stay in Brooklyn (DUMBO looks interesting) and explore the area, then Manhattan. I enjoy a more local vibe.

@@ThePortLowdown As a local, I don't really stay at the hotels, so I don't have first-hand experience with either of those properties in Red Hook. The neighborhood is fine, though, and besides hotels, you may find some good B&B or VRBO options. DUMBO is also a fun neighborhood, but again I don't know the insides of any of their hotels. The only Brooklyn property I have inside knowledge of is the Marriott in the downtown area near the courts and Borough Hall. That's a nice property. The neighborhood isn't as much fun (though it's safe), but the transportation near the Marriott is probably the best you'll find in the city as about ten different subway lines run no more than a block or so way. Mind you, each line is in a different direction, but you can easily get the 2-3, 4-5, N-R, A-C, and F all within a block's walk. If/when you return to NYC, feel free to contact me privately, and I can have a deeper discussion with you.

Thanks for the detailed reply, really appreciate it. If we have plans to come back (I hope so), I'll keep your offer in mind. Thanks again, man!

We were kinda bummed we didn't have time to visit the city, so we went for cheap and convenient (for us) in Newark. It worked for my elderly in-laws, making a trip to the hotel quick - it's a longish flight from LA. We flew Southwest.

@@ThePortLowdown Of course everyone needs to evaluate their own circumstances. One thing's for sure--there are a lot more hotels near the Newark airport as well as in the city of Newark and nearby towns along the Hudson River. Other than the new PanAm terminal hotel in JFK, there aren't a lot of great hotel options near the Queens airports, so you probably made the best decision. My circumstances are different since I live in NYC and don't need local hotels. Airport for airport, I prefer JFK, but what works best for me may not be such a good choice for you.

Thanks! I'll keep working on new ones. Appreciate the good feedback!

I enjoy them too! It's a nice guilty pleasure for me. Fries are good too!

Glad to help! I'm always trying to figure out these options, even if it's not always easy.

You're welcome! I'll keep making more!

You just buy the tickets at the tourist info office at the port. There should be plenty. The ride itself takes about 1 1/2 hours. Expect cool temperatures and intermittent rain. A light jacket that's rainproof or windbreaker should work ok. Have a great trip!

It depends. Our experience of getting through passport check was longer than we thought, about 45 min. If you arrive at port at 7am, do you have priority disembarkation or will you wait longer? All that factors in. Bottom line, assume at least 8- 8:30 am to be out. If you want peace of mind, you can try to book the flight through the cruise company. We found this isn't any more expensive than regular booking and they have the responsibility of making sure your connection will work. As far as luggage storage, there wasn't any at the port or the surrounding neighborhood that I saw. I'll drop you this comment I caught from the Cruise Critic Boards from last year. Hope it helps! "There's no luggage storage at the cruise terminal and you can't just leave your bags there and come back for them later. They will be in a secure area of the terminal which you can't just walk into from the outside as they are subject to inspection by USCBP . There's an app for a company named Luggage Hero that lists retails stores and other places that offer luggage storage. It appears that the closest place to the cruise terminalis about 0.8 miles away:" app.luggagehero.com/home;location=Brooklyn Cruise Terminal;lat=40,6807677;lon=-74,013841;bags=1;from=202310211200;to=202310211300;geolocate=false?lh_campaign=gmb_link_5b1ffd2a5dac500005bde027&lh_medium=gmb&lh_source=google&lh_landing_page_origin=https:%2F%2Fluggagehero.com&lh_landing_page_path=%2Fnewyork%2F&visitorId=3c9b9045-9bfb-4dad-bcaa-c10068c1fe7f&lang=en&_gl=1*ncngs9*_ga*MTk4NTE5MjU0NS4xNjk3ODk1NzIw*_ga_HRQEW23GY0*MTY5Nzg5NTcyMC4xLjAuMTY5Nzg5NTcyMC42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.54449505.877476411.1697895720-1985192545.1697895720

@@ThePortLowdownthank you for the detailed reply

I would really recommend you consider flying the day before your cruise. True, if everything goes to plan and is right on schedule, you could probably get away with the flight times you proposed, but airline travel these days seems always to have an unexpected turn somewhere along the line. While I realize that an extra night's hotel room and corresponding meals will quickly add cost to your trip, the peace of mind may well be worth those dollars.

You're welcome! There are some interesting WW2 era sites we didn't get to, but otherwise it's a pleasant place to stroll.

You can refer to our description for Max's contact, as he is also a taxi driver. As far as the ferry, you'll need to reach the south end of the North section, then cross. Here is some info I found that could get you started (3 years old but most likely still current): Frequent scheduled ferry service is available between North and South Bimini from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The fare is $2 each way. Here are a few contacts: ATL BUS/ WATER TAXI SERVICES- (242) 225-4568, GLENRICK'S WATER TAXI SERVICES- (242) 553-9025, and SCUBA BIMINI FERRY- (242) 464-5062 Best to you!

You're welcome!

A section of their sundry shop sold cigarettes and cigars. Smoking is permitted on certain areas outside, like the promenade aft section. As far as I know, it's not permitted inside the ship, even the casino.

We did the option #1 Canopy Zip Line tour for 110.00 per person. We arranged this through his website, www.portlimon.com/.

Gotta say, we agree. The lobster is VERY expensive. I knew about the issue with the passenger cap, but chose to just focus on basic info. I have another cruise coming up with this port, so I'll find out if the experience is drastically different.

Thank you so much! We love Dublin and want to come back someday. Have a blast!

That's sounds like a plan. Radio Beach is lovely. The trick is getting wheels. Golf carts are VERY big here, just be careful with the vendor. There's mixed reports on some. I think Max from our video can refer you to someone trusted. Or hire him as a taxi driver.

We have some links in our description to get you started.

Thank you. We'll note the music feedback, so it informs our next video. Best to you!

Thank you so much! We sailed her for Panama Canal too. I have it on my Panama Canal video. Have a great trip!