Excursion Choice: Salzburg Walking Tour
Depart by coach for a full-day excursion to Salzburg, home of Mozart and the Sound of Music. Salzburg's historic center is renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the well preserved city centers north of the Alps. The drive to/from Salzburg is approximately 132 km / 82 mi. A comfort stop will be provided. Lunch on Tauck today!
Excursion Choice: Cesky Krumlov Walking Tour
Depart by coach to spend the day in Cesky Krumlov. A living gallery of elegant renaissance era buildings with well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambience. We will visit the castle followed by time to explore the village on your own. The drive to/from Cesky Krumlov is 84 km / 52 mi. Lunch on Tauck today!
Your boat docks in Engelhartszell today, with a choice of how you spend your day – full-day excursions to Salzburg (Austria), or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or remaining on the ship. A setting for The Sound of Music, a Salzburg walking tour explores Old Town, Mirabell Gardens, and Mozart's birthplace.; enjoy time on your own to have lunch and experience the sights as you wish. Alternatively, travel to Cesky Krumlov; graced with an incredibly well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambiance, the town has earned its coveted designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic importance and physical beauty. A walking tour takes you to part of Krumlov Castle; it's worth climbing the many steps to see firsthand the medieval, Renaissance and Rococo design found inside, along with the stunning views of the town below.
DAY 8
DOCKING LOCATION
Entre os Rios, Portugal (AM)
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal (PM)
WEATHER
Salzburg Precipitation: 20 %
Partly Cloudy
High: 57 °F I 46 C
Cesky krumlov Precipitation: 50 %
Rain
High 53 °F I 7 C
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Ship: MS Joy
Phone: +31 655 453 853
Cruise Director: Abraham Haq
Hotel Manager:Nebojsa Milosevic
Captain: Alexandru Morinecu
ALL ABOARD!
5:30pm
CHEF'S SIGNATURE DINNER
On board sparkling event: this evening, you will enjoy a 6-course dinner in the European style - dining with new friends and old, enjoying wine and conversation around the dinner table. Our chef and his kitchen team take pleasure in presenting the “Chef’s Signature Dinner” in the Compass Rose dining room. We will all dine at the same time this evening. You may like to dress up for tonight’s festivities. Please note that due to our special dinner, Arthur's will be closed for dining after 4:00pm today.
LAST DAY FOR LAUNDRY
Please Note: Today will be the last day to have laundry service if you wish to have it done by the end of the cruise. Please see your cabin attendant for laundry bags and price lists.
After your tour today, you will find a TRANSFER LETTER in the mailbox outside your cabin. This letter contains details pertaining to your departure in Prague. If you find any discrepancies, please see Abraham. Keep this letter with your travel documents.
HOPE AND TRUST CARDS
Please hand your completed Hope and Trust cards (comment cards) to one of your Tauck Directors in Prague. You may also leave them on Abraham's desk before disembarking the ship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!
ARTHUR’S BISTRO
Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate, coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte meal.
BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS
See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through, 7-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn. There is a putting green on the Sun Deck, aft. See the Reception Desk to reserve a bike or collect golf putters and balls.
FITNESS ROOM
Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the aft deck until after 8:30am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center.
IN-CABIN SAFE
There are instructions for programming your cabin safe on the door of your safe. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.
INTERNET
Please bring your device(s) to the Reception Desk to connect to our complimentary wi-fi service. First, connect to the TauckSpot_Savor network and enter the code TauckSpot when prompted. When the QR code appears on your screen, your device is ready to be scanned and activated at the Reception Desk. Your device(s) will remain connected to our network for the remainder of the cruise. No password necessary.
LISTENING DEVICES
Be sure your “Vox” – personal audio device – is in the charger in your cabin. Please be sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour. Extra earpieces are available at the Travel Desk.
LUGGAGE STORAGE
There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.
MASSAGE
See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.
ONBOARD INCIDENTALS
Take a moment to register your credit card at the Reception Desk at your earliest convenience, for any onboard incidentals incurred throughout the tour.
MEDICATION ONBOARD
Due to local laws, onboard staff are not permitted to provide/sell medication to passengers, even over-the-counter medication. Your Tauck Team can assist you in locating a pharmacy.
ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO
While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 3. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.
RECEPTION
The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake up calls are available upon request.
REFRESHMENTS
A water / ice dispenser is located in the foyer on Deck 2, beside the public washrooms. Tauck provides reusable water bottles for use throughout the tour - it's yours to keep at the end of the cruise. See our "Bite to Eat" menu for snacks - available from 10am - midnight, anywhere on the ship. Find the menu in the black folder in your cabin or at the bar. You may order at the bar or by dialing the Reception Desk for delivery.
SHIP SECURITY
We have a Security Officer on board. He is always present when in port. All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the door jamb to unlock it. Always swipe your room key / shore pass at the kiosk when exiting / entering the ship. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.
TELEPHONE
Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk for an outside line - dial 9. (1.00€ per minute)
Excursion Choice: Salzburg Walking Tour
Depart by coach for a full-day excursion to Salzburg, home of Mozart and the Sound of Music. Salzburg's historic center is renowned for its Baroque architecture and is one of the well preserved city centers north of the Alps. The drive to/from Salzburg is approximately 132 km / 82 mi. A comfort stop will be provided. Lunch on Tauck today!
Excursion Choice: Cesky Krumlov Walking Tour
Depart by coach to spend the day in Cesky Krumlov. A living gallery of elegant renaissance era buildings with well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambience. We will visit the castle followed by time to explore the village on your own. The drive to/from Cesky Krumlov is 84 km / 52 mi. Lunch on Tauck today!
Your boat docks in Engelhartszell today, with a choice of how you spend your day – full-day excursions to Salzburg (Austria), or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, or remaining on the ship. A setting for The Sound of Music, a Salzburg walking tour explores Old Town, Mirabell Gardens, and Mozart's birthplace.; enjoy time on your own to have lunch and experience the sights as you wish. Alternatively, travel to Cesky Krumlov; graced with an incredibly well-preserved medieval heritage and charming ambiance, the town has earned its coveted designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historic importance and physical beauty. A walking tour takes you to part of Krumlov Castle; it's worth climbing the many steps to see firsthand the medieval, Renaissance and Rococo design found inside, along with the stunning views of the town below.
DAY 8
DOCKING LOCATION
Entre os Rios, Portugal (AM)
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal (PM)
WEATHER
Salzburg Precipitation: 20 %
Partly Cloudy
High: 57 °F I 46 C
Cesky krumlov Precipitation: 50 %
Rain
High 53 °F I 7 C
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Ship: MS Joy
Phone: +31 655 453 853
Cruise Director: Abraham Haq
Hotel Manager:Nebojsa Milosevic
Captain: Alexandru Morinecu
ALL ABOARD!
5:30pm
CHEF'S SIGNATURE DINNER
On board sparkling event: this evening, you will enjoy a 6-course dinner in the European style - dining with new friends and old, enjoying wine and conversation around the dinner table. Our chef and his kitchen team take pleasure in presenting the “Chef’s Signature Dinner” in the Compass Rose dining room. We will all dine at the same time this evening. You may like to dress up for tonight’s festivities. Please note that due to our special dinner, Arthur's will be closed for dining after 4:00pm today.
LAST DAY FOR LAUNDRY
Please Note: Today will be the last day to have laundry service if you wish to have it done by the end of the cruise. Please see your cabin attendant for laundry bags and price lists.
After your tour today, you will find a TRANSFER LETTER in the mailbox outside your cabin. This letter contains details pertaining to your departure in Prague. If you find any discrepancies, please see Abraham. Keep this letter with your travel documents.
HOPE AND TRUST CARDS
Please hand your completed Hope and Trust cards (comment cards) to one of your Tauck Directors in Prague. You may also leave them on Abraham's desk before disembarking the ship.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!
ARTHUR’S BISTRO
Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate, coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte meal.
BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS
See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through, 7-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn. There is a putting green on the Sun Deck, aft. See the Reception Desk to reserve a bike or collect golf putters and balls.
FITNESS ROOM
Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the aft deck until after 8:30am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center.
IN-CABIN SAFE
There are instructions for programming your cabin safe on the door of your safe. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.
INTERNET
Please bring your device(s) to the Reception Desk to connect to our complimentary wi-fi service. First, connect to the TauckSpot_Savor network and enter the code TauckSpot when prompted. When the QR code appears on your screen, your device is ready to be scanned and activated at the Reception Desk. Your device(s) will remain connected to our network for the remainder of the cruise. No password necessary.
LISTENING DEVICES
Be sure your “Vox” – personal audio device – is in the charger in your cabin. Please be sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour. Extra earpieces are available at the Travel Desk.
LUGGAGE STORAGE
There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.
MASSAGE
See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.
ONBOARD INCIDENTALS
Take a moment to register your credit card at the Reception Desk at your earliest convenience, for any onboard incidentals incurred throughout the tour.
MEDICATION ONBOARD
Due to local laws, onboard staff are not permitted to provide/sell medication to passengers, even over-the-counter medication. Your Tauck Team can assist you in locating a pharmacy.
ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO
While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 3. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.
RECEPTION
The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake up calls are available upon request.
REFRESHMENTS
A water / ice dispenser is located in the foyer on Deck 2, beside the public washrooms. Tauck provides reusable water bottles for use throughout the tour - it's yours to keep at the end of the cruise. See our "Bite to Eat" menu for snacks - available from 10am - midnight, anywhere on the ship. Find the menu in the black folder in your cabin or at the bar. You may order at the bar or by dialing the Reception Desk for delivery.
SHIP SECURITY
We have a Security Officer on board. He is always present when in port. All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the door jamb to unlock it. Always swipe your room key / shore pass at the kiosk when exiting / entering the ship. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.
TELEPHONE
Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk for an outside line - dial 9. (1.00€ per minute)