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Well, they're finally adding Northern Europe ports of call - at least Dover went up today! Hoping the other ports follow soon, although I guess since Dover is included in the Barcelona/Dover cruise, it may be up a while before Oslo, St. Petersburg and the rest are added.
Progress for those of us who are anxious to begin planning! Although I just noticed the "learn more" links are not yet active, so you can't see the cost, times, etc. Hopefully that will come next.
I see them, but surely that can't be all the excursions from Dover? I'm only seeing two for London and one for Leeds Castle... if that's all they're going to be doing from Dover, then that's a great shame, as they're missing out on a lot of things that they could do from there - and to my mind, two excursions to London (one of which can only be done with a pre- or post-stay) isn't much...
We're actually flying in to London the 23rd of June, and taking a car service to Dover. We are booked in a b&b for one night, and plan to tour Dover Castle on the 23rd. Then we'll be all set to take a cab to the pier in time for the 10 am opening.
Would love to hear any suggestions on other fun things in Dover, from a Brit, Cheryl!
Excellent! Of course I don't think I'll sign up for the Dover tour as we go to the Castle several times a year ;-) Looking forward to the other trips coming up.
Kit
There is plenty at Dover Castle to keep you busy for a full day I would think but you could just dip in and see the main highlights in 3 hours if you were pushed for time?
Here is the official page: Dover Castle : Kent : South East : Find a property by map : Properties : Days Out & Events : English Heritage
The must see bits would be the war time tunnels and the keep I guess. We don't tend to do the tunnels as a toddler wouldn't tolerate being guided round and the presentations etc but it is very good for older children and adults. Then the Keep is the bit they have recently refurbished which you mustn't miss. It's a big site with lots to explore, obviously on a steep hill with a lot of walking if you choose (they run a little shuttle on busy days to save on walking). There are a couple of cafes/ restaurants and a shop, other tunnels to explore at your own pace, a church, Roman lighthouse, gun placements and amazing views to enjoy too.
Hope that helps? We're sailing on the 12th June :-)
We were at Dover Castle last June and got there at opening at 10am and left at about 2pm. We felt we'd seen most of it in that time. What else is there to do in Dover? Well, the castle's the main attraction, but seeing the White Cliffs is something a lot of people want to do - although you should be able to do that from the ship.
We were at Dover Castle last June and got there at opening at 10am and left at about 2pm. We felt we'd seen most of it in that time. What else is there to do in Dover? Well, the castle's the main attraction, but seeing the White Cliffs is something a lot of people want to do - although you should be able to do that from the ship.
Exactly! We figure we'll have a better view of those famous white cliffs upon sailing out of the harbor!
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There is plenty at Dover Castle to keep you busy for a full day I would think but you could just dip in and see the main highlights in 3 hours if you were pushed for time?
Here is the official page: Dover Castle : Kent : South East : Find a property by map : Properties : Days Out & Events : English Heritage
The must see bits would be the war time tunnels and the keep I guess. We don't tend to do the tunnels as a toddler wouldn't tolerate being guided round and the presentations etc but it is very good for older children and adults. Then the Keep is the bit they have recently refurbished which you mustn't miss. It's a big site with lots to explore, obviously on a steep hill with a lot of walking if you choose (they run a little shuttle on busy days to save on walking). There are a couple of cafes/ restaurants and a shop, other tunnels to explore at your own pace, a church, Roman lighthouse, gun placements and amazing views to enjoy too.
Hope that helps? We're sailing on the 12th June :-)
Kit
That was incredibly helpful! Thank you! Of course right now, it may end up being just my daughter & I touring the castle as my son & husband are threatening to hole up in a pub to watch the World Cup! I have finally convinced my son wearing a "Go Yanks!" tshirt while in England may not be the smartest idea!
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Of course right now, it may end up being just my daughter & I touring the castle as my son & husband are threatening to hole up in a pub to watch the World Cup! I have finally convinced my son wearing a "Go Yanks!" tshirt while in England may not be the smartest idea!
That's what I keep saying - he should never underestimate the fervor of a British football (soccer) fan! He's been to lots of professional games here in the US (including some with European teams, when some were touring around here last summer) but I keep telling him fans outside the US are much more serious about their football! I made it clear that I sail with or without him if they end up in a bar-room brawl!
We are also on the June 12 cruise. We are planning on spending June 11 in London (our flight arrives very early) and then traveling to Dover via private car early on the 12th. Our driver will give us a mini-tour of Dover and then we will board the ship.
I can't believe that we are just 5 months away from our cruise!
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