Cruise Talk: Britain - Open For Business!

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the official christening of the all-new Norwegian Aqua in Miami and unveiled its plans to reimagine Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's idyllic private island in the Bahamas, with new experiences debuting in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE. With a history of delivering guests ...

Latest News...MSC Cruises officially named its highly-anticipated new flagship, MSC World America, in a dazzling ceremony on April 9 at the line's new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest cruise terminal in the world. MSC World America's Godmother, Drew Barrymore officially named the ship at the glamorous event with the maritime tradition of cutting a ribbon and triggering the breaking of a champagne...

Latest News...Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, celebrated the maiden arrival of Seabourn Encore to the continental United States on April 9, 2025, marking a major milestone as the ship docked for the first time in Long Beach, Calif. The visit offers a rare opportunity for guests and local travel advisor partners to see the award-winning ship up close..

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Ocean Liners and Classic Cruise Ships » Britain - Open For Business!

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: Britain - Open For Business!

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-06-2001 01:42 PM

Here is a brand new web site featuring touist information for visitors to Britain:
http://www.openbritain.gov.uk

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 04-06-2001 05:40 PM

Great site Malcolm - should be of much interest to overseas visitors.

Posts: 2913 | From: Markham, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

bubbles
First Class Passenger
Member # 1415

posted 04-07-2001 04:26 AM

Glad to see them doing something at last. The site is very good and I hope does something to allay people's fears. With the China situation etc it looks like quite a few people will not be travelling at all this summer!

We are I can't wait we are going to France for Easter, the Med in May and NY in September, I think I'll pack now and get away from this dreary weather. Roll on Summer. I don't mind how many disinfectant soaked mats I have to walk over

[This message has been edited by bubbles (edited 04-07-2001).]

Posts: 133 | From: England | Registered: Jul 2000 | IP: Logged

ocngypz
First Class Passenger
Member # 1555

posted 04-08-2001 02:35 PM

Malcolm:

Here in NEW England.... advance bookings to the UK for summer are holding. Very few cancellations.

Posts: 343 | From: Newport, RI USA | Registered: Sep 2000 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-08-2001 03:25 PM

That surprises me, although I can't think of a reason why not to go - but then I'm not a nervous traveller!

It is a serious situation for farmers, but not one that affects the general public or tourists. I had British beef today!

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

JP
First Class Passenger
Member # 1373

posted 04-09-2001 10:48 AM

I'm not sure that "fear" is the right word to describe the reason why tourists are shying away from Britain right now. For me, it's mostly having been told not to come (by the British), or not to go (by various U.S. authorities). Malcolm says it's not a situation that affects tourists, but everything I read on the London Times web site or other UK sites suggests otherwise. When I visit Britain, I spend 90% of my time in villages and countryside, and it doesn't sound like I'd be welcome there.

According to today's London Times at http://www.thetimes.co.uk :

"More than 90 per cent of footpaths and rambling tracks will remain shut for the Easter Bank Holiday because county councils have refused to lift orders banning walkers from public rights of way."

Current quotes from http://www.devonfarms.co.uk/ :

"You need to know and be aware that:
you will not be able to walk, ride or cycle on any public footpaths, bridleways and cycleways within the administrative area of the county of Devon, except for those in totally urban areas."

"if you are plannning to visit Dartmoor National Park, all bridleways and footpaths are closed as are the Common areas; drivers are requested to avoid the moor if at all possible."

"if you are planning to visit Exmoor National Park, all bridleways and footpaths are closed; drivers are requested to avoid the moor if at all possible."

Posts: 280 | From: Minnesota, USA | Registered: Jun 2000 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-09-2001 03:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JP:
When I visit Britain, I spend 90% of my time in villages and countryside, and it doesn't sound like I'd be welcome there.

Hi JP, if the countryside is your thing you have a valid point.

Most tourist probably spend their time in the big cities and seaside towns, rather than off the beaten track.

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-12-2001 12:31 PM

I spent the day in central London today, which included a visit to the British Museum. I was hoping that London might be lacking in tourists and that I would have the museum to myself.

Unfortunately I was very wrong. London was packed with overseas visitors as usual! I heard plenty of American accents, much to my surprise!

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

howarde
First Class Passenger
Member # 1482

posted 04-16-2001 08:26 AM

Well, next time listen out for Aussie ones!! (lived here too long to still have a Yorkshire one). I too was hoping to find the place was empty when we arrive.

Only have 8 more sleeps to go before we leave our fine, cold shores down-under and head for your fine, cold shores up-there!!

We have contingency plans for not being able to get to the countryside as we normally do, which includes all the London museums and maybe some shows, as well as Edinburgh and the RY Britannia.

Will be gone for a couple of months - am sure I'll have plenty of reading to do on this board when I get back!!

cheers
Elaine

Posts: 36 | From: Canberra, Australia | Registered: Aug 2000 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-17-2001 03:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by howarde:
We have contingency plans for not being able to get to the countryside as we normally do...

You will still be able to visit much of the countryside - it's mainly the farms that are out of bounds. I've just returned from a weekend in the Suffolk countryside.

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...