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In a Byzantine church supplies store
In Dionyssos Zonar’s, Athens
I will be taking Superfast Ferries from Patras to Bari and would like to make bed reservation from the website.
But confused on the accomodation category. Do anyone have any ideas on the difference between the 2 category listed below. Recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
AB2 (2 Berth Inside with Shower & WC)
A12 (2 Berth Inside with Shower & WC)
Thanks in advance!
It may depend what part of the ferry the cabins are situated in.I found no difference in the cabin designs.It is a nice trip so enjoy.
Cheers Dorrise
Thanks Sojourner, why outside cabin cost more? care to explain more as this will be my first time travelling in a ferry so no idea at all.
Thanks again!
Thanks Tropicd, i believed will a fun trip as this will be first time travelling in a ferry for such long hours.
Cheers!
Arriving in Bari ferry terminal @0830hrs do I have enuff time to catch the train from Bari Centrale to Roma Termini @0950hrs?
If you can get a taxi as soon as you dock--or the first bus into the city then you will make it to the station in time to catch the train.If I were you I would get in line on the ferry to disembark as quickly as you can--it is
do-able--watch out for all the dogs when you get off the ferry--they love to chase cars,taxis etc.
Good luck.
Outside cabins cost more (just as in cruise liners) as they offer views through an outside-facing window!
With inside cabins you just stare at the ceiling!! Well, no external/sea views anyway.
wow...so scary if the dogs start to chase and with my lugage make me more frighten....hehhe
Thanks for the info!
Thanks Durfun..now got it :)
Hi again,you only need your cabin to sleep and shower--the fery lounge areas are really great and you will be able to see the sea as much as you like.
Those ferries are like miniature passenger liners/cruise ships.
Have fun.
Dorrise
Thanks Dorrise, ohk..so we can move around as much as we like at the lounge to view the sea/scenery right.?
In that case I will make a reservation with 2 berth inside which is cheaper.
Thanks again!
You've got the idea.
Suites, private balconies are worthwhile if doing a longer cruise; otherwise it's okay I guess to just use your cabin to sleep.
Indeed the main lounge/deck would offer wider all-round views!!
thanks all for the tips...it really open up my mind now...
cheers
BTW -- a belated welcome to VT and hope all this will help you.
PS you will find the truckies/lorry drivers very interesting--they have the loading/unloading down to a fine art.
Cheers again--Dorrise
Thanks Dorrise :)
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