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Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
There were five liners in last week, so unless there are three more scheduled, the shopkeepers will be unhappy ;D
The AidaPrima was in last week, a really impressive looking vessel, it is only a couple of years old, and is the largest ship The Aida line have, While The Aurora if my memory serves is nearly twenty years old, and I am sure a few years ago it had a serious fire on board and was adrift in the Solent.
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Thanks for the link, useful for knowing when to avoid Puerto!
The Horizon is in Today, but only has 1800+ passengers, so should not be a problem, The Mein Scheif is in Gran Canaria today so will probably be in Rosario tomorrow.
Would be useful if you could buy 'mini-cruises' on these ships and go around the islands like they do in the carribean. If you don't have residents discount, flying to say, La Palma, is costly.
Quote from: Archer on December 01, 2017, 11:03:56 AM
Would be useful if you could buy 'mini-cruises' on these ships and go around the islands like they do in the carribean. If you don't have residents discount, flying to say, La Palma, is costly.
The issue is I think they have set itineraries, which do not allow for change, and people boarding mid cruise would necessitate there be either passenger,s disembarking to allow room for new passengers, or there being empty cabins already on board, which does not make commercial sense.
Anyway does not bother us, as we tried A med cruise some 30+ years ago mostly out of curiosity, and while we enjoyed the ability to explore different countries while in port, hated the onboard experience, { and hated is not a term I use lightly ] felt like a very upmarket floating Butlins.
We saw AidaPrima last time we were in Rosario. What a monster. Very impressive but would swap a week in a tent on Fuerte for a month on that. Never been on a cruise and they do say “don`t knock it ‘til you`ve tried itâ€, but sometimes you just know.
Quote from: GSD Girl on December 01, 2017, 13:28:10 PM
We saw AidaPrima last time we were in Rosario. What a monster. Very impressive but would swap a week in a tent on Fuerte for a month on that. Never been on a cruise and they do say “don`t knock it ‘til you`ve tried itâ€, but sometimes you just know.
I think the same.
Never been on one but would feel a bit like being in prison (don`t know what that`s like either though, lol)
I don`t like being “contained†or “controlled†so it`s Fuerte for me 😁😁
We did a Norwegian Fjords cruise last June on the Thomson Celebration, older, smaller ship and more informal than some.
It was pleasant enough, you could eat and drink when you wanted, the staff were brilliant and some nice scenery on the way.
The Captain was great, been at sea man and boy and had some good tales to tell.
I enjoyed it but wouldn't bother me if I never went on another.
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 01, 2017, 11:33:46 AM
Quote from: Archer on December 01, 2017, 11:03:56 AM
Would be useful if you could buy 'mini-cruises' on these ships and go around the islands like they do in the carribean. If you don't have residents discount, flying to say, La Palma, is costly.
The issue is I think they have set itineraries, which do not allow for change, and people boarding mid cruise would necessitate there be either passenger,s disembarking to allow room for new passengers, or there being empty cabins already on board, which does not make commercial sense.
Anyway does not bother us, as we tried A med cruise some 30+ years ago mostly out of curiosity, and while we enjoyed the ability to explore different countries while in port, hated the onboard experience, { and hated is not a term I use lightly ] felt like a very upmarket floating Butlins.
I`ve never done this type of cruise, and your sentiments is exactly why I don`t want to despite the wife`s moaning about wanting to do one. I brought her on a 5 day cruise in Egypt on the Nile river exploring the east and west banks every day which was brilliant and I would highly recommend it.
I'm never convinced that cruise ships bring much revenue to local traders. The ships are mainly AI, so passengers won't often pay to eat and drink ashore. And there's only so many fridge magnets and saucy t-shirts you might want to buy!
Quote from: bedouin on December 01, 2017, 21:47:00 PM
I'm never convinced that cruise ships bring much revenue to local traders. The ships are mainly AI, so passengers won't often pay to eat and drink ashore. And there's only so many fridge magnets and saucy t-shirts you might want to buy!
The same view has just been put forward by the Chamber of Commerce in Gibraltar. Despite an increase in cruise ships there, spending is down. Their view is that the present day customers don`t have the same disposable income as in days gone by when it was less passengers but more dosh to spend.As Bedouin says mostly AI and come to have a mooch about and back on board.
Quote from: paully on December 01, 2017, 22:48:53 PM
Quote from: bedouin on December 01, 2017, 21:47:00 PM
I'm never convinced that cruise ships bring much revenue to local traders. The ships are mainly AI, so passengers won't often pay to eat and drink ashore. And there's only so many fridge magnets and saucy t-shirts you might want to buy!
The same view has just been put forward by the Chamber of Commerce in Gibraltar. Despite an increase in cruise ships there, spending is down. Their view is that the present day customers don`t have the same disposable income as in days gone by when it was less passengers but more dosh to spend.As Bedouin says mostly AI and come to have a mooch about and back on board.
It surely must make some difference. Even if they are AI they would be out & about for the day so must have lunch, coffee etc as well as the nic nacs. If you have a couple of thousand extra people in it all helps & with time constraints they probably don`t go far from PDR
Your right Spitfire. A client of mine is on a cruise that docks in Rosario on 13th December. He and his partner are meeting up for lunch and the afternoon with friends who will be on holiday in Fuerte. He has invited us along. So they alone will create the revenue from at least six lunches and they might even buy a tea towel or two.
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 01, 2017, 11:33:46 AM
Quote from: Archer on December 01, 2017, 11:03:56 AM
Would be useful if you could buy 'mini-cruises' on these ships and go around the islands like they do in the carribean. If you don't have residents discount, flying to say, La Palma, is costly.
The issue is I think they have set itineraries, which do not allow for change, and people boarding mid cruise would necessitate there be either passenger,s disembarking to allow room for new passengers, or there being empty cabins already on board, which does not make commercial sense.
Anyway does not bother us, as we tried A med cruise some 30+ years ago mostly out of curiosity, and while we enjoyed the ability to explore different countries while in port, hated the onboard experience, { and hated is not a term I use lightly ] felt like a very upmarket floating Butlins.
When we were going to the usa without being in a rush, we would hop onto a cruiseship on Aruba (where we lived) for the remaining trip to Fort Lauderdale.
Many if not most of the passengers will leave the ship and go on excursion trips around the island. These will always be organised by local companies and often include a stop at a shop or bar so adding to the local ecomomy.
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Shops and Restaurants in Rosario haven't cottened on yet. Most of them are shut in the afternoon. Nothing will stop their Siestas. Rotundas stays open but they just browse because of the prices.
Quote from: woe10 on December 02, 2017, 17:24:47 PM
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Shops and Restaurants in Rosario haven't cottoned on yet. Most of them are shut in the afternoon. Nothing will stop their Siestas. Rotundas stays open but they just browse because of the prices.
Totally different to Lanzarote, where there are a large number of duty shops very close to where the cruise ships berth.
Quote from: woe10 on December 02, 2017, 17:24:47 PM
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Shops and Restaurants in Rosario haven't cottened on yet. Most of them are shut in the afternoon. Nothing will stop their Siestas. Rotundas stays open but they just browse because of the prices.
I was in the Port Thurs afternoon and there were lots of passengers going back on the ships with bags full of bargains from the Rotundas. Happy days for the shops.
Aidavita In Rosario today, unusual for one to arrive on a Sunday, but only 1200+ passengers and circa 450 crew, what they will find to do on a Sunday I have no idea, or perhaps the locals will spot a business opportunity and open their businesses?
Hang on I am becoming delusional, I was probably over-served in Chaplin,s last night ::) ::)
Go to Church may be?
Quote from: GSD Girl on December 03, 2017, 10:51:03 AM
Go to Church may be?
Mmmmm! a lot of money to go to a church in a foreign country
Quote from: ashworth on December 03, 2017, 07:43:50 AM
Quote from: woe10 on December 02, 2017, 17:24:47 PM
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Shops and Restaurants in Rosario haven't cottened on yet. Most of them are shut in the afternoon. Nothing will stop their Siestas. Rotundas stays open but they just browse because of the prices.
I was in the Port Thurs afternoon and there were lots of passengers going back on the ships with bags full of bargains from the Rotundas. Happy days for the shops.
I think you're exaggerating there a bit.
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 03, 2017, 10:18:43 AM
Hang on I am becoming delusional,
A known problem with old retired shopkeepers (better known as dementia)
Don't forget to ignore me :D
Quote from: erik_tonny on December 03, 2017, 13:46:04 PM
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 03, 2017, 10:18:43 AM
Hang on I am becoming delusional,
A known problem with old retired shopkeepers (better known as dementia)
Don't forget to ignore me :D
::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D
Quote from: woe10 on December 03, 2017, 12:23:36 PM
Quote from: ashworth on December 03, 2017, 07:43:50 AM
Quote from: woe10 on December 02, 2017, 17:24:47 PM
Quote from: ashworth on November 30, 2017, 07:55:31 AM
https://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpuertodelrosariofuerteventura-30nov2017.html
2 cruise ships in Rosario today with over 5000 passengers and 2000 crew. Shops should be happy.
Shops and Restaurants in Rosario haven't cottened on yet. Most of them are shut in the afternoon. Nothing will stop their Siestas. Rotundas stays open but they just browse because of the prices.
I was in the Port Thurs afternoon and there were lots of passengers going back on the ships with bags full of bargains from the Rotundas. Happy days for the shops.
I think you're exaggerating there a bit.
So 5000 people arrive in a place full of shops selling great value bargain clothes and they are not going to buy anything!!! Take a trip next time a ship comes in see for your self.
Just back from Rosario. 2 liners in one with 3300 passengers on it. The biggest ship I have seen here. There were coaches doing Island trips,. Motorbike/Bike hires going out and taxis doing trips everywhere. The port was buzzing and lots of money being spent especially in the Rotondas which was packed. Looks like it is going to be a very Busy December.
Quote from: ashworth on December 07, 2017, 17:21:23 PM
Just back from Rosario. 2 liners in one with 3300 passengers on it.
Bet it's a bugger getting served at the bar on there. :D
Quote from: ashworth on December 07, 2017, 17:21:23 PM
Just back from Rosario. 2 liners in one with 3300 passengers on it. The biggest ship I have seen here. There were coaches doing Island trips,. Motorbike/Bike hires going out and taxis doing trips everywhere. The port was buzzing and lots of money being spent especially in the Rotondas which was packed. Looks like it is going to be a very Busy December.
If both those ships are anywhere near capacity there will be 4800+ passengers and 1200 crew, The Aidaprima carries 3300 passengers and 900 crew, and the Marella Dream, which is a Thompson Ship, 1500 Passengers, and 900 crew, must be close to the oldest cruise liner afloat, circa 1985, replaced the Oceanic in the 50,s, but was called something else back then.
But as you say Ashworth a busy December,
Quote from: Deso on December 07, 2017, 17:49:12 PM
Quote from: ashworth on December 07, 2017, 17:21:23 PM
Just back from Rosario. 2 liners in one with 3300 passengers on it.
Bet it's a bugger getting served at the bar on there. :D
:D :D :D :D and do not even think of the price of drinks on them. ???
Two in this morning I am told and coach load of passengers turned up at Las Salinas to play golf 😅😅😅😅 thank goodness they were behind us.
You wouldn't get me on a cruise ship if you paid me. Holiday from hell. No thanks.
Quote from: woe10 on December 08, 2017, 11:25:14 AM
You wouldn't get me on a cruise ship if you paid me. Holiday from hell. No thanks.
Totally agree Woe
I wouldn't say from hell but I wont be going on another unless the family want me buried at sea
Quote from: fatherted on December 08, 2017, 11:38:35 AM
I wouldn't say from hell but I won't be going on another unless the family want me buried at sea
Would stop them dancing on your grave :D
As I said previously we enjoyed immensely, all the ports of call, but onboard time was not good.
Another liner in This morning, 1800 passengers, and 750+ crew is that 8or 9 this week?
The photo was taken in Hamburg 6/7 years ago.
(https://i.imgur.com/NZctGlI.jpg)
Another 13 liners scheduled between now and Xmas eve. Looking good for the local economy
The Oriana, in Rosario today, 1800+ passengers and 780 crew.
(https://i.imgur.com/HkgUPiS.jpg)
Photo by Gill Moy, In Southampton Water 2006.
Quote from: fatherted on December 09, 2017, 11:21:25 AM
Another 13 liners scheduled between now and Xmas eve. Looking good for the local economy
Good for the docking fee in the port, No good for Bars and Restaurants in Caleta & Corralejo :o
Quote from: woe10 on December 12, 2017, 11:27:54 AM
Quote from: fatherted on December 09, 2017, 11:21:25 AM
Another 13 liners scheduled between now and Xmas eve. Looking good for the local economy
Good for the docking fee in the port, No good for Bars and Restaurants in Caleta & Corralejo :o
I don't think the Bars and Restaurants in Caleta need additional Cruise visitors they look to be doing quite well from my observations with new ones opening all the time.
If my cruise docked in Puerto De Rosario i wouldn't bother getting off the ship. Not much to see or do there from what I've seen of it. If Rotundas is the highlight, a few hours in one of the on board bars could be a better alternative.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 13, 2017, 12:43:37 PM
If my cruise docked in Puerto De Rosario i wouldn't bother getting off the ship. Not much to see or do there from what I've seen of it. If Rotundas is the highlight, a few hours in one of the on board bars could be a better alternative.
The Oriana has been there for two days arrives 07:00 Tuesday morning, leaving for Teneriffe tonight, must be bored out of their minds, or of course they could all be Rat ars+d
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 13, 2017, 17:23:00 PM
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 13, 2017, 12:43:37 PM
If my cruise docked in Puerto De Rosario i wouldn't bother getting off the ship. Not much to see or do there from what I've seen of it. If Rotundas is the highlight, a few hours in one of the on board bars could be a better alternative.
The Oriana has been there for two days arrives 07:00 Tuesday morning, leaving for Teneriffe tonight, must be bored out of their minds, or of course they could all be Rat ars+d
Another reason not to go on a cruise. What a number two way to spend 2 days as much as I love Fuerte
Aidaprima in Rosario again this morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/lS6KNyp.jpg)
Photo Josef Wolff Lisbon 2016
Max 3400 passengers and 900 crew.
Built 2016 in Japan.
Has 18 decks of which 16 have cabins, there are 1653 cabins, allegedly has an onboard brewery, whether it brews beer as in English beer or lager is unclear, although a German shipping line it is British/American owned.
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 14, 2017, 09:41:31 AM
Aidaprima in Rosario again this morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/lS6KNyp.jpg)
Photo Josef Wolff Lisbon 2016
Max 3400 passengers and 900 crew.
Built 2016 in Japan.
Has 18 decks of which 16 have cabins, there are 1653 cabins, allegedly has an onboard brewery, whether it brews beer as in English beer or lager is unclear, although a German shipping line it is British/American owned.
When I was in the Port the last time it came in there were Coaches taking passengers on Island tours,Motorbikes/Bikes being hired the place was buzzing it must be a real financial boost to businesses when these Liners come in. Interesting to see any figures available. Not much space on the Golf courses in Caleta for them as they are already packed most days.
Quote from: ashworth on December 14, 2017, 12:36:41 PM
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 14, 2017, 09:41:31 AM
Aidaprima in Rosario again this morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/lS6KNyp.jpg)
Photo Josef Wolff Lisbon 2016
Max 3400 passengers and 900 crew.
Built 2016 in Japan.
Has 18 decks of which 16 have cabins, there are 1653 cabins, allegedly has an onboard brewery, whether it brews beer as in English beer or lager is unclear, although a German shipping line it is British/American owned.
When I was in the Port the last time it came in there were Coaches taking passengers on Island tours,Motorbikes/Bikes being hired the place was buzzing it must be a real financial boost to businesses when these Liners come in. Interesting to see any figures available. Not much space on the Golf courses in Caleta for them as they are already packed most days.
That would be my impression as well. Can`t understand why businesses say the ships are of little benefit to them 😁😁
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 14, 2017, 09:41:31 AM
Aidaprima in Rosario again this morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/lS6KNyp.jpg)
Photo Josef Wolff Lisbon 2016
Max 3400 passengers and 900 crew.
Built 2016 in Japan.
Has 18 decks of which 16 have cabins, there are 1653 cabins, allegedly has an onboard brewery, whether it brews beer as in English beer or lager is unclear, although a German shipping line it is British/American owned.
That is one truly ugly ship!!
Quote from: spitfire58 on December 01, 2017, 23:31:27 PM
Quote from: paully on December 01, 2017, 22:48:53 PM
Quote from: bedouin on December 01, 2017, 21:47:00 PM
I'm never convinced that cruise ships bring much revenue to local traders. The ships are mainly AI, so passengers won't often pay to eat and drink ashore. And there's only so many fridge magnets and saucy t-shirts you might want to buy!
The same view has just been put forward by the Chamber of Commerce in Gibraltar. Despite an increase in cruise ships there, spending is down. Their view is that the present day customers don`t have the same disposable income as in days gone by when it was less passengers but more dosh to spend.As Bedouin says mostly AI and come to have a mooch about and back on board.
It surely must make some difference. Even if they are AI they would be out & about for the day so must have lunch, coffee etc as well as the nic nacs. If you have a couple of thousand extra people in it all helps & with time constraints they probably don`t go far from PDR
I was on cruise on the QE2 about 10 years ago and one of the ports we stopped off at was Gibraltar.
It was probably the scruffiest most overpriced place I was ever in, the place was filthy, tables for example were sticky and chewing gum stuck everywhere. I checked the cost of an Acer lap top, the same model at home in Ireland was approx. â,¬20 less expensive. I checked because I was in the market for one at the time. There were lots of other over priced goods also.
Duty/tax free maybe but not rip off free. The only value seemed to be Cigs and Drink and I had no interest in either.
Maybe the passengers on the cruise liners are copping on to these robbers.
Otherwise the cruise was very enjoyable.
Quote from: suendrob on December 14, 2017, 18:09:41 PM
Quote from: Johnrgby2 on December 14, 2017, 09:41:31 AM
Aidaprima in Rosario again this morning.
(https://i.imgur.com/lS6KNyp.jpg)
Photo Josef Wolff Lisbon 2016
Max 3400 passengers and 900 crew.
Built 2016 in Japan.
Has 18 decks of which 16 have cabins, there are 1653 cabins, allegedly has an onboard brewery, whether it brews beer as in English beer or lager is unclear, although a German shipping line it is British/American owned.
That is one truly ugly ship!!
Very simply a high rise block of flats that floats!
P&O have some good looking ships - Aurora - for one, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 isn't too bad, but the new Queen Elizabeth is another floating blockhouse. Surprisingly, Saga's fleet seem to be the best looking!
See quite a few cruises coming down Southampton water on Saturday teatimes, starting their journey.
Not the sort of holiday we'd choose, but offer us a trial run and we'll be there and make the most of it.
btw If you're not going 'drinks included', are you allowed to take booze back on board after the shore excursions?
Rosario this morning
The Aidablu
Photo Wlli Graf Amsterdam 2014
(https://i.imgur.com/cSEvqv8.jpg)
A little more aesthetically pleasing than The Aidaprima!
Passengers 2500
Crew 610
Built Germany 2010
Building cost 420 million USD
Gecks 18 with cabins 15
Cabins 1120
Has 7 different restaurants
The Horizon
(https://i.imgur.com/7xb4JXF.jpg)
Photo Johnrgby Rhodes 2012
Passengers 1800
Crew 620
Built Germany 1990
Busy day in the port this morning, two liners, The container ship Moveon berthed, and the container ship Veronica off Caleta heading for Rosario, plus The Ferry still to leave, probably chaos reigns.
The port is worth a visit when these Liners are in. It is a hive of activity with locals selling there coach trips and car and bike hire firms sending people all over the Island. The Rotundas seems to benefit the most as it is an easy walk for those not wanting to tour the Island.
Sorry but I think the port is worth a miss when the liners are in. There aren't that many cafe's shops and restaurants worth talking about anyway, so having to compete with 2,500 extra people for the port's minimal facilities wouldn't be my idea of a fun day out. That includes Rotundas.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 16, 2017, 20:40:13 PM
Sorry but I think the port is worth a miss when the liners are in. There aren't that many cafe's shops and restaurants worth talking about anyway, so having to compete with 2,500 extra people for the port's minimal facilities wouldn't be my idea of a fun day out. That includes Rotundas.
Must admit I have to agree with you, not my scene at all.
Having said that Mein Scheif 4 passed down around 19:00 heading for G. Canaria, looked an impressive sight with all its Christmas lighting.
Two more due in Rosario this morning
Mein Schiff 4
Already docked.
(https://i.imgur.com/irwP6Hy.jpg)
Photo Unknown photographer, taken Hamburg 2015
Passengers 2790
Crew 1003
Aidasol
(https://i.imgur.com/Q3jIDRD.jpg)
Will Hill La Palma 2014
2174 Passengers
Crew 950
Due in Rosario at 08:00 this morning, but currently 10:30 moored off Costa Antigua, where she has been since 08:30 this morning, nothing else other than the Mein Schiff in port, so what the problem is , or even if there is one is not apparent, but it is unusual.
According to Puerto del Rosario's Facebook page, the AidaSol has broken down. It's currently (midday) between Caleta de Fuste and Nuevo Horizonte. It should have docked in Puerto at 9am.
Quote from: Captain Sensible on December 18, 2017, 12:07:26 PM
According to Puerto del Rosario's Facebook page, the AidaSol has broken down. It's currently (midday) between Caleta de Fuste and Nuevo Horizonte. It should have docked in Puerto at 9am.
Sounds logical as it is still lying off Caleta
Aidasol: /www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-13.903/centery:28.371/zoom:12
Quote from: ashworth on December 18, 2017, 17:58:16 PM
Still not moved at 5 pm.
Moved circa 17:15 currently docked in Rosario
Just in time for 2000 passengers to hit PDR's fabulous nightlife.
I saw the Aidasol dock in Puerto at 4.45pm.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 16, 2017, 20:40:13 PM
Sorry but I think the port is worth a miss when the liners are in. There aren't that many cafe's shops and restaurants worth talking about anyway, so having to compete with 2,500 extra people for the port's minimal facilities wouldn't be my idea of a fun day out. That includes Rotundas.
There are 2 small cafes that overlook the port. They give you great views when the ships are in. The food is also good and both well worth a visit.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 16, 2017, 20:40:13 PM
Sorry but I think the port is worth a miss when the liners are in. There aren't that many cafe's shops and restaurants worth talking about anyway, so having to compete with 2,500 extra people for the port's minimal facilities wouldn't be my idea of a fun day out. That includes Rotundas.
There are lots of cafes and bars on the pedestrianised Primero de Mayo, and in all the streets around the centre. It never gets crowded when there are 2 cruise ships in port.
Then I can only think most of the passengers don't get off the ship. I've been to PDR enough times to know it's pluses and it's limitations as far as that goes.
I'm not putting it down just for the sake of it, it's a reasonably nice place for an afternoon out if you live there or are even on holiday for a couple of weeks. But I have to say I wouldn't be overly impressed with it as a port of call on my cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship sailing passed El Matorral yesterday. (Click it for full size pic)
(https://preview.ibb.co/evjMqR/Cruise_Ship.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mNGCx6)
Been on a number of Cruises (and more to follow hopefully), think if I had to stop off at PDR then I would stay on the ship, but thats my opinion (and we love Fuerto just not big fans of PDR)
Quote from: FRY on December 19, 2017, 14:14:37 PM
Cruise Ship sailing passed El Matorral yesterday. (Click it for full size pic)
(https://preview.ibb.co/evjMqR/Cruise_Ship.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mNGCx6)
That's The Aidasol, must have been around 16:35?
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 19, 2017, 08:54:58 AM
Then I can only think most of the passengers don't get off the ship. I've been to PDR enough times to know it's pluses and it's limitations as far as that goes.
I'm not putting it down just for the sake of it, it's a reasonably nice place for an afternoon out if you live there or are even on holiday for a couple of weeks. But I have to say I wouldn't be overly impressed with it as a port of call on my cruise itinerary.
Cannot blame them staying on board :o :o :o :o best part of PDR is the road out IMHO :o :o :o
Quote from: Gramster on December 19, 2017, 15:40:10 PM
Been on a number of Cruises (and more to follow hopefully), think if I had to stop off at PDR then I would stay on the ship, but thats my opinion (and we love Fuerto just not big fans of PDR)
Why would you stay on the Ship when you can go to the Sand Dunes or El Cotilo for the afternoon like many Cruise visitors and other holiday makers who come to Fuerteventura do. Very Strange..
I was under the impression we were talking about PDR. If the ships in long enough a trip to Cotillo or the dunes might be nice. Not sure if cruise passengers would be aware they actually exist though.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 19, 2017, 08:54:58 AM
But I have to say I wouldn't be overly impressed with it as a port of call on my cruise itinerary.
All over the world, the majority of cruise ship ports aren't places where you'd really want to spend any time.
Only been on one cruise...around the med. Barcelona , Malaga, Lisbon and Gibralter among a few others were all docking places I enjoyed. Not sure I'd go on another...unless I reach 85, but it was ok, and the on board facilities were very good. Food situation can be a bit overwhelming though. It doesn't stop coming.
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 19, 2017, 19:14:46 PM
Only been on one cruise...around the med. Barcelona , Malaga, Lisbon and Gibralter among a few others were all docking places I enjoyed. Not sure I'd go on another...unless I reach 85, but it was ok, and the on board facilities were very good. Food situation can be a bit overwhelming though. It doesn't stop coming.
Ah yes The Captains table and the chocolate sculpture night, the later was excellent for blood sugar control. When you feel peckish you can visit the Lido and snack on a 10oz steak before bed time.
And before you blow up, no it was available but I did not partake in the gluttony of it all, Just enjoyed a reasonable three meals per day plus afternoon tea when on board.
On ours they had a buffet waiting for you after an evening out on shore. Scarey amounts of food. Daggy 3 meals and afternoon tea sounds reasonable..but depends on the quantity consumed. ;)
Quote from: Ivemovedon on December 20, 2017, 19:38:09 PM
On ours they had a buffet waiting for you after an evening out on shore. Scarey amounts of food. Daggy 3 meals and afternoon tea sounds reasonable..but depends on the quantity consumed. ;)
You could actually turn right or left and munch your way back to where you started on the QE2 but you had to stay strong. Breakfast, lunch,afternoon tea and dinner and stick to it. If you ate you meals in the dining room and not the self service you had a better chance of normal portions.
The entertainment on board was also very good.
Yesterday saw The Aidavita and The horizon in Rosario.
Today we have the return of The Aidaprima, with its 3400 passengers and 900+ crew.
And in addition
The Marella Dream
(https://i.imgur.com/vqzMUwh.jpg)
Photo Vittor Guerra Lisbon 2012, at the time she was called The Thompson Dream.
1500+ passengers and 600+ crew
Built in Germany 1986, has had a number of reincarnations since new
Originally named
1986â€"1988: Homeric
Renamed
1988â€"2002: Westerdam
2002â€"2010: Costa Europa
2010-2017: Thomson Dream
2017-present: Marella Dream
Was originally built to carry 1132 passengers, but was lengthened by nearly 40 metres in 1990 to her current configuration.
Was involved in a collision in Sharam el Sheik in 2010/2011, which killed circa 4/5 people and injured a similar number, including If my memory serves me, a couple of passengers.
Report of the incident carried out by The Egyptian maritime authorities ruled Private and confidential, and to my knowledge has still not been published.
But again happy days if you are a trader in Rosario.
Aidaprima back in Rosario this morning, along with The Oriana
(https://i.imgur.com/Kr2GVMt.jpg)
Photo Ray O Donahue Cork 2014
Built Germany 1995
Passengers { max} 1928
Crew 794
She is 260 Metres long and has 10 passenger accessible decks.
This ship was designed specifically for the British cruise market, and the original owners P&O wanted her built in The UK, but there were no shipyards in The UK with the capability to build her, hence they went to Germany to get her built??????????????????????????????