Second Port - Liverpool

We'll be in Liverpool from 8am - 6pm    *   Thursday, 30 May 2019

Points of Interests include:

• Albert Dock - a world heritage site
• Beatles Story
• Cathedrals
• Conwy Castle

The tours range from 2.5 to 8.5 hours.  

You can also walk the area to see most if not all of the Beatles sights.

Here are some of the tour offerings:

Liverpool City Highlights

Conwy Castle and Town

Best of Lake District

Best of North Wales

Walk Liverpool & Pub visit

Port Sunlight & Cream Tea

In the Steps of the Beatles

Ultimate Beatles Experience (includes lunch)

Highlights & Chester on Your Own

See all of these excursions, times and prices at Princess.com.

Click here for more about Albert Dock.  

Albert Dock

From their website:

Exciting, colourful and cultured, Albert Dock is Liverpool’s historic heart. A year-round events and exhibitions programme animates the area's iconic cast iron columns. Independent shops burst with crafts, photography and art. Day or night, summer or winter, visit for a day or stay for a week.

I will offer a GROUP tour here for Beatles fans:  please email me at Dazzleko@yahoo.com if you are interested.  Price to be determined by number participating.  This tour will begin at Albert Dock, and upon return will allow you plenty of time to shop, dine, and visit the Beatles Museum.  The tour is not as in-depth as the Princess offering, but it will be less than HALF of the price.  I anticipate the tour hours will be 10am-Noon.

This is my private group sign-up for the Magical Mystery Tour:  prices will be forthcoming

1	Bonnie & Sutter
2	Karen & Grant
3	Suzanne & John
4	Nancy & Jim
5	Sue & Lou
6	Delores & Wayne
7	Robin & Brian
8	Maggie & Charles
9	Bunny & Chip
10	Willie & Pam
11	Sharon & Andy
12	Maryann & Brian
13	Chris & Don
14	Mary & Alex

The tour lasts 2 hours and includes the following locations with stops for photos on the way:

• Childhood home of Ringo Starr
• George Harrison’s birthplace (passengers get off the bus here)
• Penny Lane (passengers get off the bus here)
• St Peter’s Church Hall (where John and Paul met for the first time)
• Strawberry Field (passengers get off the bus here)
• John Lennon’s childhood home
• Paul McCartney’s childhood home (passengers get off the bus here)
• Former schools and colleges of John, Paul, George and Ringo including the Art College and the Liverpool Institute (now LIPA)

Many more Beatles locations will be pointed out as you travel around the city centre and suburbs.

End of Liverpool post.

All About Shore Excursions

Looking for your perfect Shore Excursion? (see also SEPT 14, 2018 post)

You may now make your Shore Excursion reservations online at  

www.princess.com website (click here)  

At the top of the Princess.com page, hover over Booked Guests in the white header.

Click on Shore Excursions (find under the Browse & Shop middle column). 

Easiest login is the right box: Access Your Booking Without Signing In: just enter your personal information. Click on Access Cruise Personalizer.

• see my email of 12/17/2018 for your booking number in case you have misplaced it

I will be providing information about PRIVATE tours which will go to locations NOT provided by Princess Cruises.  In these cases, I will be your contact for these PRIVATE specialty tours.  Should you wish to visit a place NOT mentioned, please email me at dazzleko@yahoo.com.  Thanks! Karen

Each PRINCESS Shore Excursion will include the following information:

1. Length of time for the tour: the tour may be as short as 2.5 hours or longer than 9 hours. Pay close attention as "view" is not the same thing as "visit".
2. You will have the departing time, or a choice if more than one departing time: you will need to click on the tour as if you are purchasing to see the choices.
3. Number of people on the tour: you will see if there are 30 to 90 people on the tour.
4. Note some tours are Accessible Tours
5. The cost of the tour is always per person.  IMPORTANT: You may SAVE the tour, but until the tour is PAID, you do NOT have a reservation for the tour.  VERY USEFUL INFO: Should you change your mind about a tour, you may CANCEL the tour and receive a full refund back to your credit card or your ship's onboard credit balance (however it was paid) as long as it is cancelled 48 hours before the date of the tour.  In other words, when in doubt, you should reserve your space, as you can make a change without penalty. *please look for any fine print Princess Cruises exceptions that may apply.

Here are the Princess Cruises icons you will see next to the tour pricing for further explanation of what to expect on each tour, and what may be included on the tour.

Icon Definitions

• Easy

  These excursions include walking for short distances over relatively level terrain, possibly with cobblestones or a few steps. Participants should have ambulatory capability in order to move into and out of ground transportation such as motorcoaches or rail cars and into and out of confined spaces, such as small aircraft and small boats.

• Moderate

  These slightly more active excursions involve an increased amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs or extended periods of standing. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

• Strenuous

  These very active excursions involve physical exertion over an extended period of time. Terrain may be uneven or steep. Activities such as canoeing, biking, hiking or kayaking are examples. Participants should be in good physical condition.

• Wheelchair Accessible

  These excursions can accommodate guests using wheelchairs. Vehicle configuration or weight restrictions may limit the use of electric wheelchairs or scooters. Please refer to the shore excursion description for complete details.

• Meal Included

  A meal and beverage is provided.

• Snack Included

  A snack is provided.

• Shopping Opportunity

  Shopping opportunities will be available during this excursion.

End of Post. Click on Blog Archive (right column) to view December post of Belfast Excursions.

Belfast Shore Excursions

10 pages of Belfast Shore Excursions from Princess.

I am only listing the excursion titles here since the file is too large to copy.  Refer to the Shore Excursions on your Cruise Personalizer at www.princess.com for all the details. 

Belfast        

Time in Port: 

Arrive 8am  Depart 9pm

A long day to explore Belfast!
Just another reason why you have ANYTIME Dining for the Dining Room.  Once you return to the ship you may dine anytime between 5pm and 9pm.  Some popular periods may have a wait.  Or, you can choose any of the other dining options.

I am only listing the excursion titles here since the file is too large to copy.  

Refer to the Shore Excursions on your Cruise Personalizer at www.princess.com. 

Coastal Drive and Glens of Antrim
Belfast and Crumlin Road Jail
Belfast Highlights and Hilsborough Castle
Giants Causeway
Titanic Museum and Crumlin Road Jail
Giants Causeway and Antrim Coast
Highlights of Belfast
A Walk Through Historic Belfast

Titanic Belfast and Scenic Drive

Belfast City Walk and Pub Life by Night
St. Patrick Center, Down Cathedral, Saul
Londonderry
Ultimate Giants Causeway
Belfast Culinary Trail
Also, rates for private driver and car

I will be holding a conference call to discuss the port excursions. 

Look for my email.


If I could design the perfect tour I would visit:
Hillsborough Castle
The city of Belfast to visit pubs and see the wall murals
the Titanic Museum
And maybe even Bushmill's Distillery!
This tour doesn't exist, but if I have 12+ persons interested, I will see what I can do.
Does this interest you?  If so, please email me at dazzleko@yahoo.com.

Hilsborough Castle

Giants Causeway

Glens of Antrim

I am posting these notes from Cruise Critic's Things to do in Belfast.
Titanic Belfast: This building, dedicated in memory of Titanic and its tragic end, opened in early 2012, just in time for the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, which was born in Belfast. The oddly shaped structure, resembling a ship's hull, is home to the Titanic Experience, which leads visitors through the tale of the storied vessel. It is the world's largest Titanic visitor attraction, extending over nine interactive galleries -- so you can explore the shipyard on a cable car ride, walk the decks of the doomed vessel and travel to the depths of the ocean to view it on the seabed. 

Belfast Castle: Just a couple of miles northwest of the harbor, Belfast Castle is one of the city's must-see attractions. The structure itself is a grand collection of towers and battlements, and the castle's position -- nearly 400 feet above sea level -- means visitors are treated to excellent views of both the city and the nearby lough. The interior rooms are opulent, and the cellar houses a fancy restaurant and an antique shop selling porcelain, China, jewelry, hand-knitted items and other goodies.

Bushmills: Nearby is the town of Bushmills, home to Ireland's oldest maker of whiskey. The distillery offers tours.

Pubs: Belfast is home to several of Ireland's oldest and most famous pubs. With so many to choose from, finding a place to stop and whet your whistle is never a problem; the challenge comes from trying to decide which one to visit first. Most pubs start serving at 11:30 a.m. every day except Sunday, when the doors open at 12:30 p.m.

 Belfast Cathedral: Impressive on the outside, the Belfast Cathedral is even more beautiful on the inside. You'll find the tallest Celtic cross in all of Ireland there, in addition to elaborate stained-glass windows and a mosaic ceiling. Located near the heart of the city on Donegall Street, the cathedral is perfectly located for a brief visit as you stroll through the city center.

End of Belfast Excursion post.