Ep. 8- A Day in Barcelona- Touring Barcelona as a Cruise Passenger

  Our cruise news this week includes stories from Greece and about whether or not cruises are becoming less inclusive.  The taxi strike in Greece has continued, with increasing disruption of cruise passenger touring, not only in Athens, but also Crete and Thessolonica.  Drivers have vowed to march on Monday, and negotiations have failed.  Cruise lines have been forced to redirect ships and, in many cases have had to cancel shore excursions as the drivers have blocked roads, even laying down oil in certain cases.  Airport have also been affected. 
   A recent article asks if cruises are still inclusive with the increasing popularity of specialty restaurants and room service charges as well as extra fee services and events.  We discuss Norwegian Cruise Line's recent policy changes to room service and pizza delivery as well as the declining quality of the "free" food on cruise ships.

  We tour Barcelona, giving you a full itinerary with details every step of the way from the airport and cruise ship and back. We include prices and specific stops for public transportation as well as taxi and airport information.  Attractions highlighted include the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi architecture, the Gothic Quarter, Cathedral of Barcelona, Santa Maria del Mar, Picasso Museum, Las Ramblas and the Maritime Museum.