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Hi Deborah,We stayed a couple of nights in Dover on our last cruise on the Constellation, and will also spend a night there this May. We found Dover to be a very interesting place, and a nice transition to the ship. If you decide to stay a night there I would recommend the Churchill Best Western hotel, which is across the harbor from the cruise depot, and is a older but clean and well maintained hotel with a nice English breakfast available. It is just a two block walk to the city center, and they have a hop on hop off tourist bus that stops in front of the hotel. Dover castle is atop the white cliffs, and is one of the stops for the bus. The hotel is just off the shore, and we watched the ship come into the harbor from our balcony. The only problem you have with a post cruise visit is the transfer to Heathrow, but as you are familiar with London area this should not be a problem. The transfers from the London Hotels are usually available, but you are wise to make early arrangements with Celebrity.The umbrellas are just one of the the thoughtful little amenities that Celebrity provides. They get you off to a great start with a glass of champaign as you board the ship, and follow up with some one to carry your buffet tray to your table as you enjoy the lunch that will be awaiting you on board. Some one mentioned the Russian visa situation, which will bear watching. The Russins are discussing doing away with group visas, that had eliminated the need for individual visas. At this date it is highly unlikely that anything could be passed in time to affect the early Baltic cruises. In any case we should be informed by Celebrity if there are any changes in the visa requirements. I am watching for information on this subject just for my own peace of mind.Peter
Hi Deborah,
We stayed a couple of nights in Dover on our last cruise on the Constellation, and will also spend a night there this May. We found Dover to be a very interesting place, and a nice transition to the ship. If you decide to stay a night there I would recommend the Churchill Best Western hotel, which is across the harbor from the cruise depot, and is a older but clean and well maintained hotel with a nice English breakfast available. It is just a two block walk to the city center, and they have a hop on hop off tourist bus that stops in front of the hotel. Dover castle is atop the white cliffs, and is one of the stops for the bus. The hotel is just off the shore, and we watched the ship come into the harbor from our balcony. The only problem you have with a post cruise visit is the transfer to Heathrow, but as you are familiar with London area this should not be a problem. The transfers from the London Hotels are usually available, but you are wise to make early arrangements with Celebrity.
The umbrellas are just one of the the thoughtful little amenities that Celebrity provides. They get you off to a great start with a glass of champaign as you board the ship, and follow up with some one to carry your buffet tray to your table as you enjoy the lunch that will be awaiting you on board. Some one mentioned the Russian visa situation, which will bear watching. The Russins are discussing doing away with group visas, that had eliminated the need for individual visas. At this date it is highly unlikely that anything could be passed in time to affect the early Baltic cruises. In any case we should be informed by Celebrity if there are any changes in the visa requirements. I am watching for information on this subject just for my own peace of mind.
Peter
