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Whether it be a family outing or a fantastic way to start your summer vacation, La Banca Cruises offers yacht cruises for any functions and events in Subic. 

There's room to fit in 30 people in each yacht so what are you waiting for?

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You’ve most likely been to Subic several times. It is, after all, one of the most accessible tourist destinations near Manila (just about two hours from TriNoma via the NLEX expressway). But have you gone on a yacht cruise there?

If that sounds interesting and exciting, that’s because it is. Imagine being on a yacht with family and friends, just whiling away time, enjoying the sunset and the picturesque Subic Bay. That’s the beauty of a yacht cruise. Guests can spend a relaxing afternoon or pump up the music for an unforgettable party.

The great thing about an adventure like this is that there’s room to fit in 30 people, which means you can throw an unforgettable birthday party or a reunion get-together while sailing around Subic Bay.

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Surprisingly, the tag price for such an experience is quite affordable. Through La Banca Cruises, an individual, a couple, or a group can book a 50-ft yacht for only P6,000 (plus a one-time terminal fee of P1,500). If there are 30 people in your group, that amounts to only P200 per person per hour. Not bad, eh?

The yacht features a bedroom, where guests can lie down for a little bit if they want to take a quick rest. They can even bring their food and drinks, without worrying about any corkage fees. They also have partner restaurants who can take care of their meals for them, if that’s what they want.

La Banca Cruises prides itself on having skilled, knowledgeable, and accommodating captains on board. The yacht cruise starts sailing from the Subic Bay Yacht Club. From there, the captain guides guests around the bay. 

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While on the cruise, guests can while away time fishing, snorkeling, or swimming in the bay. Or they can just stay on board, and feel the breeze on their faces while enjoying a glass of wine or a hot cup of coffee. Your call.

While guests can book a cruise for as short as one hour, La Banca Cruises also accommodates guests who want to stay overnight—a perfect getaway for families and friends.

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SUBIC OVERNIGHT ITINERARY for a Weekend Trip (2 Days/1 Night)

SUBIC OVERNIGHT ITINERARY for a Weekend Trip (2 Days/1 Night)

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Road tripping is probably the most convenient and safest way to travel especially now that the pandemic is not yet over. It will allow you to travel at your own pace and make stops whenever you need or want to. If you’re coming from Manila, one of the most popular road trip destinations is Subic.

In most conversations, Subic refers to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ), which comprises parts of the municipality of Subic and Olongapo City in Zambales and Morong and Hermosa in Bataan. The former U.S. Navy Base is best known among tourists for its beaches, dive sites, waterparks, and other family-friendly attractions. There are also historic spots along the way. It has also made a name for itself as a shopping hotspot, thanks to the various outlet shops and duty free shopping stores around the area.

If you’re planning to go on a road trip to Subic with family, here are some of the attractions you can visit during an overnight trip. We got to visit these during the recent Subic leg of the NLEX Lakbay Norte. Keep reading to know more details about these attractions that you can include in your Subic itinerary.

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Holy Land Subic Sanctuary

For your first stop, spend a couple of hours at the Holy Land Sanctuary, a biblical theme park and a retreat and pilgrimage site for Catholics. It’s situated somewhere detached from most other attractions, so it’s a good idea to visit this first just to get it out of the way.

Holy Land Sanctuary Subic

Spanning a 15-hectare land along Tipo Expressway and adjacent to the Subic Freeport Sentry Gate, the property is an ancestral land of the Aetas that was leased and developed into Holy Land Sanctuary. In turn, the Aetas are receiving a percentage gross revenue sharing through SBMA (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority) and they are also provided with jobs in the sanctuary.

Inside Holy Land Sanctuary are over 200 life-sized religious statues depicting the life of Jesus, local devotions, and international apparitions of Mary. The Stations of the Cross draw pilgrims here especially during Holy Week. You will also find a chapel called Chapel of Cana , a prayer wall, a coffee shop, and a souvenir shop here. There are also overnight accommodations at the retreat village if you wish to stay the night or have a guided retreat.

If you’ll visit here to do the way of the cross, don’t worry about getting lost because they will provide a map of the whole place so you’ll be guided where you need to go. If you can’t do a lot of walking or if you’re going with seniors, there are also shuttles that could take you around.

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Adjacent to Subic Freeport Tipo Main Entrance Gate, Tipo Expressway Entrance Fee: P350 – Regular, P280 – Students & Senior Citizens Room Rates: P4000/ room (up to 4pax) Breakfast: P300/head Lunch & Dinner: P350/head For reservation and inquiries, you may contact them at 09189380979 or 09064641945.

If you’re not a Roman Catholic or you’d rather visit somewhere else, you’ll find eco-trails like Pamulaklakin Forest Trail and El Kabayo Trail (and El Kabayo Waterfall) around the area. I’m just not sure if they’re open these days so please double check before you go. There are also wildlife observation spots around the area.

Tree Points Bistro

Tree Points Bistro Facade

Yes, tree not three. This restaurant and sports bar was named such because of the trees inside the restaurant. Instead of cutting them down, the owner decided to keep and incorporate the huge trees in the design of the place.

Tree Points Bistro serves a variety of dishes from Western fare like steaks, pizza, pasta, and burgers to Filipino dishes like lomi, beef mami, and champorado. They also offer coffee, smoothies, wine, and beer.

We got to try their pizza with a really thin crust and lots of cheese, which I loved. I also had one of their “Belly Buster” meals—the Tom Brady’s BBQ Belly, which is pork belly slathered with barbecue sauce and served with garlic rice. Their smoothies are perfect if you’re going for a meal on a hot summer day like we did.

Tree Points Bistro Subic Pizza

The restaurant is very spacious and has a lot of tables so even if you’re with a group, you don’t have to worry about the place feeling too crowded.

Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: Aguinaldo corner Raymundo St., Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Hotel Check-in

After a hearty lunch, it’s time to check in!

Subic Grand Harbour Hotel Subic Bay,

As a well-developed tourism hotspot, Subic harbors lots of accommodation options. As part of this edition of Lakbay Norte, we stayed at Subic Grand Harbour , which is a beach front hotel and resort. This is perfect for you if you want to stay close to the beach or if you’re interested in trying out water activities. You’ll find a water sports station just down the beach. It is also within the Central Business District so restaurants, cafes, and convenience stores are plenty.

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Subic Rolling Tour

The Subic Rolling Tour will take you around the Freeport zone. The tour usually starts at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) and will take you to the following sites:

  • Spanish Gate
  • Inang Laya Monument
  • Bat Kingdom
  • Duty Free shops

If you book this tour, a tour guide will lead you, as they share information about the different stops. However, note that the tour guide would have to ride with you in your vehicle during the rolling tour.

Bat Kingdom Subic

To book a rolling tour, you can send an email to [email protected] . In your email, indicate the date of your trip, name of the point person for your group, and mobile number.

Rates: P250 – Private Vehicle P500 – Coaster or Bus Note: There’s no fee for the tour guide, but you are encouraged to give your guide a tip. If you have inquiries, you may contact (047) 252 4049.

Subic Bay Yacht Cruise (Splurge Option)

Yacht Cruise Subic

You’re probably thinking: This is an expensive activity for a road trip, and… you’re right. It is pricey. But if you’re celebrating a special occasion or you’re with a big group and could split the cost, this could be worth it!

The yacht cruise would take you around the bay and treat you to the gorgeous view of the Subic horizon for 2 hours. You can also bring food and drinks on board, so you could have a party while on the cruise if you want.

They also offer a dinner cruise where you can enjoy steak and seafood while on the yacht. This is a great date idea if you’re going with your significant other.

Rates: Private Yacht Rental- P6000/hour (Minimum of 2 hours, up to 20 pax) Steak and Seafood Meal – P999/person (Optional)

Dinner Cruise P1950 (Steak & Seafood + 2 hour cruise) P1750 (Mixed Grill + 2 hour cruise)

Location: Subic Bay Yacht Club Rizal Highway Corner Burgos St., Subic Bay Freeport Zone For booking and inquiries, you may call La Banca Cruises at 0917 548 3218

Subic Bay Weekend Eco Market

Subic Weekend Eco Market

If a yacht cruise dinner is too over-the-top for you and you’d rather stay grounded, how about a visit to an eco market?

If you’re visiting Subic on a weekend, drop by the Subic Bay Weekend Eco Market, composed of various booths selling local products. You’ll also find stalls serving food.

Subic Weekend Eco Market Food Stalls

When we visited, there were booths selling handmade products like bags, baskets, and banigs (traditional mats) and food products like mushroom chips, yogurt and other dairy products, and fruit wines too!

Opening Hours: Weekends, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Dewey Ave, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

After foraging through the weekend market, time to head back to the hotel for a well-deserved good night’s sleep!

Inflatable Island

For maximum fun time, gallop to the premier inflatable playground in the Philippines! Dubbed the biggest in Asia, the Inflatable Island in Subic features slides, bridges, towers, swings, human launchers, and more!

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This beachside floating island spans about 4,200 square meters and also includes other features such as Floating Zoo, Bali Lounge, Unicorn Island, and Samba Beach. The waterpark will get your adrenaline pumping now more than ever with its newly launched rides — the Unicornzilla and Vortex.

Actually, this isn’t part of our recent Lakbay Norte trip. But since there is a gap in our itinerary, we decided to fill it in with this. Besides, as one adage goes, one does not leave Subic without hitting the beach!

You can check Klook’s discounted rates for three packages: half-day pass, all-day pass, an all-day pass with lunch.

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Meat Plus Cafe

For today’s lunch, how about we steak to the classic?

Meat Plus Subic

Serving mostly steaks, Meat Plus Cafe started out as a store selling raw meat. But due to its wide popularity among the people in Subic, they eventually turned it into a restaurant. Their setup here is a bit different compared to other steak restaurants. The order process is similar to a fast food restaurant where you would line up at the counter, order your food, pay, and then find a table and wait for your order to be served. They also have a freezer where you can choose your own steak and have it cooked for a fee.

Aside from steaks, they also have ribs, burgers, chicken, salmon, and pasta on their menu. Salads, soups, sides, and dessert options are also available. We were told that one of the popular items on their menu is the potato skins, which we tried while waiting for our steaks. It was very crunchy and comes with a sour cream and a cheese dip.

For the main course, I had their ribeye steak and it was very tender. Their steak meals come with rice and vegetables, but you can also opt to just have either of the two. You can also order your steak according to your preferred doneness.

Opening Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fridays-Sundays, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Location: Sampson Rd, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Royal Duty Free

You’ve probably made a stop here as part of the Rolling Tour, but if you ran out of time, there’s no shame in returning for good deals!

Royal Duty Free Subic

One of the most popular things to do in Subic is shopping. There are a lot of outlet shops and duty free stores here. If you’re looking for pasalubong or just shopping for yourself, head over to Royal Duty Free , where you can find both local and foreign products from food, clothes, toys, and more.

Royal Duty Free Shops Subic Chocolates

If you’re planning to shop here, keep in mind that the prices of products are in USD, but once you checkout, you can pay in peso. They accept cash, card, GCash, and PayMaya payments.

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Locations: Palm Street, Subic Bay Freeport Zone Manila Avenue, cor. Canal Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Sample SUBIC Itinerary

Here’s the summary of the overnight itinerary above.

DAY 1 6:00 AM – Departure from Manila 9:00 AM – Holy Land Sanctuary 11:30 AM – Lunch at Tree Points Bistro 1:00 PM – Hotel check-in 2:30 PM – Subic Rolling Tour 4:30 PM – Free Time or Yacht Cruise 7:00 PM – Subic Bay Weekend Eco Market 09:00 PM – Back to hotel

DAY 2 7:00 AM – Breakfast, Hotel checkout 8:00 AM – Inflatable Island or another activity 11:00 AM – Lunch at Meat Plus 01:00 PM – Shopping 04:00 PM – Departure

How to Get to Subic

Manila to subic by car.

Driving from Manila to Subic takes 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the traffic conditions. The journey is very convenient because the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) connect Metro Manila to Subic.

Navigating should not be a problem. From Manila, enter NLEX and drive along the expressway until you reach the exit to SCTEX. Take the SCTEX Exit and continue driving to SBMA.

Nearest Airport

If you’re flying in from outside the country or other destinations in the Philippines, the nearest airport from Subic is the Clark International Airport (CRK) located in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

New Clark Airport

Clark International Airport has opened its New Terminal Building last May 2 and all flights will now depart and arrive in this terminal. The new terminal has modern designs and technologically advanced features that are very suitable in the current times. The airport’s interior is very modern and bright with a wood ceiling and floor to ceiling windows that will treat passengers to a view of Mount Arayat.

New Clark International Airport

One of the key features are the contactless airport procedures including their self check-in counters and self bag drop. Although this is not new to airports in general, this is an upgrade from the old terminal. For their self check-in counters, you also have the option to access it through your mobile device by scanning a QR code if you’re cautious about touching the screen.

Clark to Subic by Car

If you’re driving from Clark, take SCTEX and follow the road signs leading to SBMA/Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Travel time is around 45 minutes, depending on the traffic situation.

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.

Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?

My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

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If you are considering this on the 2015 June Baltic cruise on Voyager; my suggestion is don't. There is so much to do in St. Petersburg and although a train is one of my favorite ways to travel the time would be far better spent in St. P.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, this would be on the Voyager during the 2015 season but not yet sure exactly which cruise.

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We did the Moscow excursion "on a different luxury line", but from your brief description it sounds very much like the same trip, so I will operate on that assumption. It is a VERY long day! We left the ship at 5:30 AM and returned at 12:30 AM. The highspeed train trip is comfortable, and while they call it "Business Class" it does not compare well to the equivalent class on say Rail Europe. When we did it in 2011, we did have highspeed both ways, and the trip back seemed much longer as the adrenaline and excitement had worn off!:D

Moscow itself is not that terribly different from any other big city in the world, but this Cold War kid never thought he would ever stand in Red Square, never mind walk the grounds of The Kremlin, or tour The Kremlin Palace, or see (but not visit) Lenin's Tomb, or visit The Armoury. But he did, and he loved every minute of it! Yes, it is a long day, and you barely scratch a scratch on the surface, but it is worth it. There is a tremendous amount to see in St. Petersburg, but every Baltic cruise goes to St. Petersburg, so you can go back if you choose to. Not every cruiseline offers you the chance to see Moscow.

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I have not personally done this tour, but our last time in St Petersburg, the private guide that we hired for a day was leading the regent tour to Moscow on the high speed train the next day. He said it was way better than the previous alternative, which was flying to Moscow and back. He said that you actually got to Moscow faster because you didn't have to deal with airline checkin etc. it did seem like a very long day to me, and there is so much to see and do in st. Petersburg that I didn't consider doing it.

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We toured to Moscow from St. Petersburg via the hi-speed SAPSAN train last September, from a Baltic cruise on the Oceania Marina. You need to have a two-night, three day port call in St. Petersburg to take this tour because the tour typically leaves the ship around 5:00 - 5:30 AM and doesn't return until after midnight the next day. We didn't take the ship's tour; we made private arrangements with TravelAllRussia for three days of touring, the first and third days in St. Petersburg and the second day the tour to Moscow by train. Our cost for the private tour for three days was about the same as what the ship charged for the excursion to Moscow alone. There are a number of private tour agencies that operate in St. Petersburg and offer the Moscow train tours; we would strongly recommend them over the ship's tours.

All three days had private guides with car and driver. The second day, the driver picked us up at the ship and took us to the train, but we were alone on the train, and met in Moscow by the guide on the station platform. After our tour and dinner, we were brought back to the train and after the return train trip met by the driver and taken back to the ship. Because you are alone on the train you must have your own Russian visas.

If this is your first visit to St. Petersburg, I would agree there is much more to see there. We found Moscow somewhat a disappointment, particularly Red Square. The Kremlin and the cathedral in Red Square were also worth seeing. But the best thing we saw was the Moscow subway! I worked for the Washington Metro system back in the 1980s as it grew from 40 to 80 miles and although I was in the computer area, I learned a lot about the challenges of running a subway system. We used the Moscow system to get across the city from where we had dinner to the train station, and I was amazed at the cleanliness', speed of operation, the short headways maintained, and the courtesy of everyone involved. A very impressive experience!

We had been to St. Petersburg before, and so had the time to take a day and go to Moscow. Also, I really like trains, and the SAPSAN is a German train set running on Russian rails. Seats are like first class domestic air, spacious but not too plush or comfortable, but with enough room. Not too much recline, and almost 8 hours on the train in two shots is a lot for an old man. They come through and sell drinks, candy, etc. but the sellers don't speak English and no one around us helped, so we had just poor coffee once coming, and brought stuff with us for the trip back. Not too much to see from the train either, particularly on the return when it is night the whole way.

If you decide to go, take a private tour and avoid the overly expensive ship's tour. I'm glad we did it, but wouldn't bother to repeat the tour; we've seen Moscow.

Thanks so much to all of you for the thorough and thought insight. Yhe information you have provided is most helpful.

countflorida: Your detailed post is very helpful. We are not quite ready for a Baltic cruise but should do so within a year. Time enough to do our pre travel research, bookings and visa gathering.:) Thank you!

Emperor Norton

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Sure would appreciate someone who has taken "Best of Moscow by high speed train" from St. Petersburg could please share their impressions of this shore excursion. From the description this sounds like a very long day.   Wondering how the 4 hour train trip was in terms of accommodations, etc. Also what time did you leave the ship and what time at night did you return? Were both legs of the trip on the high speed rail (I read that slower trains also travel the same tracks)?   My wife and I are considering this excursion. We thought that if we are making all the effort to go to Russia then how could we pass up going to Moscow, walking in Red Square, seeing St. Basil, etc.

I did this on Seabourn. IMO DONT. Take Aeroflop (er Aeroflot). The train has non folding seats where you are literally knee to knee with your fellow passenger (facing each other). Further they don't believe in air conditioning. It's also the worlds slowed bullet train. I think I would have found more enjoyment wandering around the St. Petersburg and Moscow airports.

Countflorida,

This is a little off topic,, however we had planned a river cruise in Russia but decided we would rather stay on land and have booked about two weeks with Travel-All-Russia using the private guide and driver. I'm curious as to how you found them as a tour company.

The guides they provided were fine. We had a different guide each of the days in St. Petersburg, but both were flexible, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke English very well, as did the guide in Moscow, incidentally. She was a bit aloof, distant, not too friendly, but otherwise fine. In fact, she was the one who suggested taking the Metro, which unexpectedly became one of the highlights of the Moscow excursion. If I have a complaint with AllTravelRussia, it is with their plan and its execution (more later).

I had requested emphasis on World War II (in Russia, the Great Patriotic War) sites and info. In scheduling us, they weren't careful about dates and a couple of the sites we wanted to see were scheduled on the third day, after we'd been to Moscow. But both sites were closed that day of the week, and that info was readily available, right on web sites describing them. Also, the included meals (lunches in St. Pete, dinner in Moscow) were not what we asked for: light meals with some choices, so we could avoid things we didn't like and choose things we did like. My request was ignored; we were given full Russian meals with a fixed menu, no choice. On the first day, a fish dish was the entre, but I am allergic to fish. Fortunately, I had the e-mail I'd sent with me and showed it to the guide, and she was able to change my entre to chicken, which was very good actually. But we didn't want a 3-4 course lunches or dinner (in Moscow). We had the guide drop the lunch the third day, although we never got any credit or refund. But, particularly in contrast to the ship's tours, the prices were so reasonable we didn't worry too much about it.

The people who were on the ship's tour to Moscow saw us boarding the same train for which they were forced to queue up and wait on the way back, and asked us what we had done. I was candid and open so they were not happy when I explained what we had arranged and particularly what it had cost. Also, when we returned to the ship, we found they had laid on a late supper for those who had gone to Moscow, so up we went and had something. Well, it turns out the late supper was supposed to be just for those on the ship's tour, but we and others on 'independent' tours, there were a dozen or more of us, crashed the party, actually got there first, and they didn't realize it until the larger group arrived and there weren't enough tables/places set. By that time, the 'independents' had all gotten served and were eating; what could they do?

A couple from the larger group sat down with us and asked us about our tour, and they were the ones I told about our arrangement and its cost. They turned to others who’d been with them and announced the details, loudly enough so the whole room heard, which started a lot of bitching and complaining. I gathered they weren't very happy with the ship's tour to begin with, and this was the straw that broke the camel's back. We finished up and beat it out of there, but overheard later that one of the excursion staff came to check on something and ran into a real mess. I caught a cold on the trip, which forced me to bed the second day following in Tallinn, so by the time we reappeared we heard about the contretemps' but apparently no one recalled who started it, thankfully.

Because of what happened to us, I would probably not use AllTravelRussia if I were to go again, or if I did, I would be sure to get confirmation of every detail of the tour. They do have good reviews generally, and we were certainly helped by their visa department and liked the guides and drivers. Their weakness, I say now with full 20:20 hindsight, is that once the sales person who plans the tour, sells it to you and collects your money, he (or she) transfers the plan to their Russia office for implementation; there is no follow-up to make sure it gets done right. And that is where our problems arose; we paid for a custom tour but got a standard package with a few destinations switched, and no one checked them out, even to see when they were open the day we were scheduled to go. If you check every detail that’s important to you, it should be OK, but that’s a hell of a way to have to do business, in my opinion.

Thank you for the 20/20 hindsight observation on your Russian tour operator, and better priced than the ship's excursion cost.

Thanks very much for the feedback.

We had the same experience as you so far as price. We originally booked a Viking Cruise but, hearing some things about the river cruises that made us unhappy, looked into other options. T-A-R cost the same or less than a cruise and had us in hotels for 11 days. We opted for the private tour. They have three tour levels, based on hotels. We originally opted for the four star as it did not cost much more than the three star hotels. Finally we decided to throw it all in and upgraded to five star. In Moscow we will be at the newly opened Kempinsky which is two blocks from Red Square. In St. Petersburg it is the Grand Hotel Europe, one of the most vaunted luxury hotels in Russia. Location is important for us as the tours use up only part of the day so being in the center of everything for our independent touring is important. As with many other cities, the less you pay, the farther out of the center of town you are.

We have been working with our salesman in D.C. and he seems to get back to us with the changes we want. He recently returned from Russia so is up on everything. When I asked they said they paid the full TA commission if I wanted so I got my usual TA on board so he is watching our back and giving us that extra level of comfort. He also set up our air, which I know pays him little or nothing, and got us business class for much less than T-A-R wanted for economy, though it took working for a while with a consolidator. He's happy to get his 10 percent on this trip without having booked it. He also took care of the trip insurance. We've been doing a lot of research on the CC sister site Trip Advisor and will write a report there. We will, I guess, become a source of info for CC members after having spent 5 days in Moscow and 6 in SP.

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scubacruiserx2

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Anybody considering a day trip to Moscow from St. Petersburg on the Sapsan may want to look at our travelogue filled with pictures.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1927687

greygypsy

Very informative. Thanks dor sharing. Jeff

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