Only plan is to see the Gardens by the Sea, would like to see by day and by night. They were still being built last time we were in Singapore.
Will walk to Marina South Pier Station which is apparently 800 metres from the port and Purchase a Singapore Tourist Pass for S$10 each plus a $10 refundable deposit. giving us all day use of public transport. Will need to catch MRT to Marine Bay on the red line then change to the Yellow line and get off at Bayfront station. Upon return to marina Sth station we can cash in the STP.
Phuket, Thailand 16th January 2016
reserved Princess Shore Tour HKT780A Phi Phi Island beach & Swimming
$189.95 pp 0830 - 1630 hrs
Chennai, India 19th January, 2016
For India I have decided to join the CC group for an extensive city tour. They will stop for lunch at our own cost. 0830 til 1600...only 20 going in two vehicles.
Cost: Rs 2850 per person + approx 200 for lunch.
October...learnt something new.
You can not take Indian Rupees into India. Weird.
December...So we can take Rupees but only max 25000. Law changed Jan 2015 but this site has conflicting info. http://www.cbec.gov.in If you look at travellers guide it says No to taking rupees into India but Customs circular 03/2015 Item #3. ii) may bring into India currency notes of Government of India and Reserve Bank of India notes up to an amount not exceeding Rs. 25,000 (Rupees twenty five thousand only) while entering only through an airport. (so can we or not) more investigating. News piece dated august 2015 comfirms we can. In addition, according to the new Customs declaration forms, the limit on Indian currency that passengers entering India can now carry without having to declare it has increased from Rs10,000 (Dh560) to Rs25,000 (Dh1,400), an increase of Rs15,000, or 150 per cent.
Colombo, Sri Lanka 21st January, 2016
SAM has replied with tour of Galle and then a snorkel for $150 US not sure that it is a good price as nothing to compare to, but is a reasonable spend for the day.
Email: samsamarakoon@ymail.com Phone 94777688340
Maldives 23rd January 2016
reserved Princess Shore Tour MLE995A Resort Island beach Break
$84.95 pp 0800 - 1200 hrs
Seychelles 27th January, 2016
Now waiting on replies from emails. Plan to catch a taxi to Bel Ombre or Beau Vallon and get a boat ride to the Marine Park at Baie Ternay. Emailed taxi boat happiness
Mervin from Taxi Boat Happiness will take us to Baie Ternay for a Snorkel, starting off at 10 am. 600 SCR pp + 200 pp for Marine Park.
This bloke did not turn up...very disappointed.
Maputo, Mozambique 31st January, 2016
Yeah, Mike from a facebook group has found us a tour of Maputo. A city Tour for 3 hours $40 US each and pay at time of tour. So the 4 of us will do this tour. Mike has confirmed booking.
http://www.mabecotours.com
Pick up at ship 9.00 am ......Return 12.00 noon
It is a Sunday when we are there and I believe the shops do not open. Shops were shut
November...princess increased visa cost from $25 to $50 Paid $25US
Richards Bay, Sth Africa 1st February, 2016
Reserved Princess Shore Tour RCD640 St Lucia Wetlands Cruise
S149.95 pp 1230 - 1730 hrs Princess recommend taking binoculars
Cape Town, Sth Africa 4th 5th & 6th February, 2016
Plan to make use of the HOHO bus here. From research I have decided that we will get off the ship as quick as possible and go back a bus stop to the Aquarium which is stop #1...in the hope of less people lining up. At this 1st stop we can also purchase tickets, which are only $1 cheaper if bought online. Cable car ticket also available here. We will also get a ticket for the night tour at that time in case they have a limit. We will stay on the bus til we get to Table Mountain stop #7 and use the cable car to get to the top. After that hop back on the bus and play it by ear until 1730 hrs when we will need to be at stop #1 for the 1800 hrs Night tour. There is also a canal cruise of 25 minutes which we may be able to fit in.
Ticket Prices
1 day ticket R150...about $15
Night tour R100...about $10
Canal cruise R35...about $3.50
Cable Car R240. about $24 return
We will fly out on the morning of Friday 5th February to Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth, Sth Africa 8th February, 2016
Returning to ship from Amakhala Safari.
Durban, Sth Africa 10th February, 2016
Now booked a full day tour with CC group, organised by Kaye...the tour covers the same as the Princess one + a game drive
The Valley of 1000 Hills Tours with a visit to Gwahumbe Game Reserve in a closed vehicle and a visit to the Phezulu Cultural Village ZAR 1,350 per person Aprox $134 AUD
Included: Transport, guide and entrance fees
Excluded: Lunch - we will stop at a scenic spot with a restaurant.
A bit disappointed but that is only because we had seen better before.
Pointe Des Galets, Reunion Island 14th February, 2016
Reserved Princess Shore Tour PG1100A Piton de las Fournaise & Scenic Drive
$199.95 pp 0730 - 1630 hrs Very expensive and I hope I can find something else before we get there.
Just when I thought I was going to have to spend $400 to see this island. Pam from CC offers 4 places on a tour for 70 Euro each, so, a nice tour with only 6 people Yeah. 9am til 430pm
http://www.experience-reunion.re Discover SALAZIE visiting
Niagara waterfalls
Voile de la Mariée waterfalls
Hell Bourg (Folio’s house visit)
Various look-outs (Mare à Poule d’eau, le Point du jour)
Port Louis, Mauritius 15th February, 2016
Contacted Taxi Mauritius Tours by email regarding a full day tour that would include a chance to snorkel.
I have now booked a SouthWest Tour, for 79 Euro or MUR 3200 (Euro better option)
we will visit
Shiva Temple,
Black River Gorges
Chamarel Falls
Seven Coloured Earth
and snorkel at Blue Bay.
www.taximauritiustours.com
face to face with immigration required
Bought foreign Currency. Hopefully I have guessed right amounts needed. Will have to use card if not.
Collected the currency and asked about INDIAN. It is a closed currency and they cannot sell to us.
Purchased Cash from Travelex
US Dollars
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