free cruise for first 250 people [CLOSED]

Rachie_B

typan wrote:

That means boiled water for my pot noodles ! :T

:rotfl: what are the laws / rules about bringing food etc on board ,anyone know

taxiphil

Rachie_B wrote:

:rotfl: what are the laws / rules about bringing food etc on board ,anyone know

Last time I went they didn't place any restriction on it; you could take as much as you could carry.

angela2095

Hi, I was lucky, going 11th november booked seaview with double bed. Leaving the kids at home!! Other half feeling lucky now!!

arushofblood

Can I make a list of all those going on the 13th Feb ?

To start with:

Me ( Female named Sal, pleased to meet you ;o) ) plus 2 kids ( Though youngest is scared stiff after watching the Titanic and doesn't want to go ! )

Ps. I've booked the Central Travelodge for the night of the 12th as well ! May meet a few of you there ?

kondormid

whooo hoooo! I managed to book for 11th November if anyone else is going then let me know

Girlfriends birthday hahaha! "Hey sweetheart, as well as that stereo I got you (from staples) and the phone (overcharged by tesco) I have booked us on a nice cruise to the romantic city of Bergen.

PS, How can you tell what sort of room you have?
"1 * Inside cabin. Booked for 2 persons"
is all mine says

icefall

I booked too, for feb half term, logged on to MSE earlier, could not believe my eyes when I saw this thread, thought it's worth a try. thanks op!

tubbies74

:j :j :j
you can view the cabin details on the link below http://www.dfds.co.uk/DSW/EN/OnBoard/nshb/cabins/

you have probably got seaways class same as us,

Guess what Norway is not in the EU so tax free shopping too!!! more money to be saved on this freebie
whoopppie
:money: :beer:

kondormid

ITs better than that, the electricity supply is 220V at 50Hz so my guess is everything you buy will work just peachy with our 240V 50Hz system.

Tax-Free Shopping

If you are visiting Norway and purchase eligible goods, it is possible to receive the tax back again. Here's how you do it.

1. Look for the tax-free logo. In Norway, the VAT (value added tax) is included in the retail price tag and makes up to 23% of the price of the good. About 220 shops in Bergen offer 15% - 22% cash refund of VAT when your purchases equal or exceed NOK 300,-.
2. Ask for a Tax Refund Cheque. Show your id or passport to prove you are a resident outside of Norway. The shop assistant then wraps and seals the goods. The cheque must be completed at the time of purchase and contain your name, address and passport number.
3. Claim your refund when departing Bergen and you will immediately receive your cash refund. Show the Tax Refund representative (not the Customs official)
1. the sealed goods
2. your id and/or passport
3. the tax refund cheque

It's that easy.

http://www.uib.no/guide/html/information.html

come on everyone, track some bargains before we go eh

tubbies74

The exchange rate at the moment is quite high in fact the highest its been all year
Currency Conversion Results
Symbol British Pound Exchange
Rate Norwegian Krone Bid Ask
GBPNOK=X 1 28 Sep 12.253 12.253

may be worth get a few now rather than later

kondormid

To be honest unless someone points something thats a real bargain I don't think I will do a lot of shopping there. Initial research is showing it to be expensive, obviously if someone finds a real bargain I will be in like a shot.