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Suddenly this morning 23 notifications in my inbox, not had one for months. Did David's computer have a bad night or was Moby fiddling with it....
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if anyone gets any more can you let me know please.
On the basis that nobody has complained about this any more can I presume that it is solved?
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Sticky Cabin Reviews - Other Ships
by JenniC » 09 Mar 2013, 16:20
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Following a suggestion from a member we have set up this thread for Cabin Reviews so please feel free to add your review.
To facilitate the search...
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Cunard QM2 Queen's Grill 9031/9040
We had both of these on a 29 night voyage back from Singapore, one to Dubai, then the other to Southampton. Both...
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Symphony of The Seas
by Stephen » 22 Oct 2020, 08:45
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New series on the ship starts tonight on More 4 @ 9pm 🛳
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We were wondering how they cope with tender ports. Looking forward to the next episode
Our experience on Indepence OTS was that they cope extremely...
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CMV News
by Gill W » 17 Jun 2020, 17:12
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CMV are looking for emergency funding.
As a small cruise line, they are very vulnerable.
I’ll be watching this closely, as we’ve had three nice...
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We're thinking of having a new patio and some other landscaping in the garden next year - that's one way of using our Fred Olsen refund.
I've got...
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Saga Spirit of Discovery
by Midlandslass » 04 Oct 2019, 16:35
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I’ve just returned from a very enjoyable 7 night cruise on Spirit of Discovery.
There were some niggles but overall the cruise met our expectations....
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Well I found it funny. They do like to show their bit of totty a close view of the coast. :lol: :lol:
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Virgin cruise ships.
by Ray B » 25 Nov 2019, 15:05
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I have just had a look at the photos showing how the Vigin cruise ships will look. Looking for something that is easy on the eye to which you can...
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Seen the video, it is certainly not for me. Maybe the new generation of cruisers will like the inside design, but in my view, it's more like it all...
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RCI cruise offers
by allatc » 06 Feb 2020, 14:04
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Just had an email from RCI.
One week cruise out of Dubai from £174. (£400 for balcony)
It sounds OK until you then add flights - £300 - £400
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Anyone cruising in that area at the moment needs their bumps felt.
I wouldn’t go on a freebie.
Far to volatile for my tastes.
Which is presumably...
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Carnival Cruises
by Ray B » 20 Dec 2019, 18:04
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Two more ships have today had a coming together. The Carnival Glory collided with the Carnival legend as it was docking in Cozumal Maxico. It also...
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They do now if they see a Carnival ship approaching
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 22 Dec 2019, 18:36
Review of Baltic Cruise on RCI Explorer of the Seas Part 2
by Jan Rosser » 01 Sep 2019, 19:36
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Ports of Call were Oslo/Copenhagen/Tallinn/St. Petersburg/Helsinki/Stockholm/Skagen and Stavanger.
Oslo
We had been here before and did an...
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Thanks for doing the report Jan, together with Towny's it provides an excellent insight into RCI.
I recall that Mobietta and I have walked from the...
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Review of Independence of the seas, Med cruise Jul/Aug 2019.
by towny44 » 28 Aug 2019, 14:54
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A warning for P&O cheerleaders, this review contains negative comments that might offend your sensibilities!
For many people a cruise during school...
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I look forward to reading your review Jan and comparing notes. We are Diamond on RCI due entirely to our Celebrity cruises, it has one or two nice...
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Last post by Stephen 29 Aug 2019, 16:57
RCI - Baltic
by Jan Rosser » 04 Aug 2019, 07:48
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Off today to Southampton for my Baltic cruise with son and family. Only travelled with RCI once before - I think my granddaughters will enjoy the...
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Spoke too soon. Been pi**ing down
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Last post by Stephen 18 Aug 2019, 11:39
Holland America - Amsterdam
by allatc » 04 Jul 2019, 13:53
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Anyone cruised with Holland America ?
And particularly on the Amsterdam ?
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Since Cunard's 2 junior Queens and Arcadia are based on HAL's Vista class ships, then Cunard and Arcadia aficionado's will probably find Holland...
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Saga cruises
by Midlandslass » 18 Apr 2019, 14:05
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I've had a look around this forum and barely a mention of Saga.
I surmise that this is a lot to do with their reputation for being a bit of an old...
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Don't know! I'll let the Captain sort it out. We're a few decks down so it won't be our cabin that hits the bridge first!
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 05 Jul 2019, 14:31
CMV Columbus – British Isles – May 2019
by Gill W » 22 May 2019, 12:23
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This is not a full review, but just a few comments on my recent cruise.
It was a 10 night cruise and very port intensive, being only one sea day....
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David says Oriana is going to start up Carnival China, so Carnival must think she has some kind of future?
Anyway, at 24 years old Oriana is a...
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Last post by towny44 25 May 2019, 22:43
Jamie Oliver on RCI
by allatc » 21 May 2019, 16:39
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I read somewhere that RCI were going to put Jamie Oliver restaurants on Anthem of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas.
Did they ?
and if so will they...
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We had a large family meal at a Marco Pierre White restaurant up in Lincolnshire last November. An absolute disaster.
I can imagine Stephen, the...
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Last post by Stephen 22 May 2019, 07:12
NCL Cruises - any thoughts?
by oldbluefox » 21 Apr 2019, 19:13
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With P&O seemingly opting for bigger ships to 'stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap' we have been looking at other cruise lines. One of my relatives...
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I first sailed NCL around 1998 when they did have formal evenings but they then changed to 'freestyle' cruising which made formal dress optional.
We...
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NCL's Free At Sea
by Gill W » 02 Apr 2019, 16:21
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I saw this whilst browsing Twitter today
You pay £99 extra and you can pick two upgrades, choosing from Drinks Package, Specialty Dining Package,...
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We booked every single one of our cruises because of the destination on offer rather than the dress code.
Going smart / elegant casual made a...
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MV Viking Sky in distress ...
by Manoverboard » 23 Mar 2019, 16:40
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The Viking Sky ( in Norway ) has an engine failure, she is drifting and the passengers are being taken off …
Viking Sky is in distress.
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If that's true the techies need to look at the software. My car has a low fuel alarm too but it doesn't automatically turn off the engine in the...
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Aida Nova
by Mervyn and Trish » 18 Mar 2019, 17:07
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We saw Aida Nova in port today. Essentially the same hull as Iona.
Gosh she's pretty ugly. Looks like someone sawed off the bow. I reckon Saga...
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Does it really matter what any ship looks like outside once you are inside?
Did you ever own a Morris Marina ? :lol:
Yes we had an 1800cc coupe...
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Last post by towny44 19 Mar 2019, 12:57
If interested
by Stephen » 18 Feb 2019, 09:07
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Secrets of the Mega Cruise Ship 🚢
9pm tonight - channel 5
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We watched it last night. Moderately interesting. Hideous looking ship. And the stats were all over the place. The crew number varied from 1000 to...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 26 Feb 2019, 16:35
R.C.I. Navigator
by johnds » 04 Nov 2018, 08:16
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Earlier this year my cousin and her husband invited us to join them on a Transatlantic cruise on R.C.I. Navigator
They have been on this ship before...
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Lots of comments about this on CC John and a comparison with Jewel of the seas, which also has a change of itinerary to a more southerly route to...
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Azamara Pursuit - aka Adonia
by david63 » 10 Aug 2018, 07:14
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Just found this video of Adonia Azamara Pursuit - they have certainly not spoilt her, in fact they have, in my opinion, improved her.
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Adonia was our favourite ship, she was for us elegant .. now she is also sophisticated.
Beautiful :clap:
Sadly missed.
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CMV Columbus booked for 2019
by Gill W » 18 Apr 2018, 15:56
We just booked a cruise on CMV's Columbus for May 2019.
We liked Columbus when we sailed on her last September and sailing from Tilbury is very...
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Last post by Gill W 18 Apr 2018, 15:56
Floatel - could it work
by allatc » 12 Mar 2018, 14:28
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So here's an idea for a different cruise experience.
A medium size ship say around 60,000 tonnes, around 1200 passengers.
No theatre, limited...
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I think part of Easycruise's problem was painting the ship and all the cabins bright orange, the whole image and concept being extremely brash....
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CMV Magellan Review 3rd - 6th September 2015
by Gill W » 07 Sep 2015, 15:41
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I returned yesterday from my short break, and have started to write my report.
Here's the first two parts, more to be added in due course.
Check in...
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Thanks for re-posting this.
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Cruise and Maritime...anyone been on Magellan?
by Dark Knight » 12 Jul 2015, 11:48
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We have booked with C&M for next year on the Magellan
anybody been on this ship?
Thanks
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Re: CMV Magellan Review 3rd - 6th September 2015
Delete post Edit Report this post Quote #32 Post by Ray B » 13 Feb 2018 12:49
Gill W wrote: ↑07 Sep...
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Saga Pearl 2 Review
by billy_beemer » 10 Jan 2018, 10:26
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We've cruised on many different lines across the years, from to Royal Caribbean to Cunard Grill Class. We´ve read many reviews of Saga Cruises and...
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Thanks for your interesting post
My late wife and I were great Saga Zoner's for both cruising and land based venues
We always enjoyed our various...
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Review of Navigator of the seas Canaries cruise September 29th 2017.
by towny44 » 28 Oct 2017, 22:58
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This was our first cruise with Royal Caribbean (RC) and our overall impression was very favourable, we were joined on this cruise by my SIL and BIL...
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Thank you for taking the time and trouble, I thought it could be of particular interest to fellow wheelchair users.
For Mobietta and I it was...
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Last post by towny44 29 Oct 2017, 10:17
Columbus Cruise 28th August – 4th September 2017 – Scotland and Faroe Islands
by Gill W » 07 Sep 2017, 15:42
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Here's my report. Be warned, it's longer than I thought!
Embarkation
We had a very early embarkation time of 10.40am. We left home at about 9.30am,...
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Regarding the formal nights, we opted in one night and opted out on the other formal night, and both times felt equally comfortable, so it's probably...
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Last post by Gill W 02 Oct 2017, 15:58
Hurtigruten
by Mervyn and Trish » 01 Sep 2017, 17:42
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Has anyone ever been on a Hurtigruten trip, in particular one of their winter ones looking for the Aurora Boreralis?
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Nice to see Quizzical back and posting again :wave:
Thanks.
(Don't get used to it 8-) )
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CMV Columbus
by Mrsvalb » 21 Oct 2016, 16:12
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We have booked to go on a British Isles Discovery cruise on Columbus next year. The reason we booked it was because my last surviving Aunt and Uncle...
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Thanks Gill. Lookin forward to it while I iron my onesie!
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 06 Sep 2017, 19:14
Viking Sky
by david63 » 02 Sep 2017, 14:59
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Anyone else see the Viking Sky on the Jane McDonald show last night?
I have to say that it did look an impressive ship, but you just know that a new...
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Anyone else see the Viking Sky on the Jane McDonald show last night?
I have to say that it did look an impressive ship, but you just know that a new...
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Cruise report - Marco Polo 3-9 June 2017 Part 2
by Jan Rosser » 12 Jun 2017, 13:20
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Here's Part 2
Day 4
Rouen - Giverny
Up early again this time for a trip to Monet's gardens and his house at Giverny. Shorter bus ride but boy was...
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........or sheep !
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Cruise Report - Marco Polo 3-9 June 2017
by Jan Rosser » 12 Jun 2017, 12:28
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Here goes folks - 1st part of my report.
Day 1
Embarkation
Biggest attraction of this cruise was sailing from Cardiff - only 40 minutes from home...
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Thanks for posting, Jan. I do enjoy reading reviews about different places but especially other cruise lines. Nice to hear what else there is on...
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Cruise & Maritime Marco Polo 3 June 2017
by Jan Rosser » 01 Jun 2017, 23:04
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Well my trip on Marco Polo is almost here - I sail on Saturday from Cardiff unfortunately same day as the European Cup Final so hoping the drive to...
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Have a lovely time, Blod, and just don't think about Hull !!
You'll love the Scillies. We have an unscheduled stop there on Adonia last time. All...
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Cruise and Maritime Baltic Cruise September 2015
by cruisingtoski » 01 May 2016, 07:49
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I've just found this review of my Sept 2015 Baltic cities and Saint Petersburg cruise on the Magellan. It's a bit late but some may find it of...
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I know this ship very well indeed. We installed one of my electronic signs on it whilst it was being fitted out in Ålborg Wærft in Northern Denmark...
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Last post by Silver_Shiney 25 Dec 2016, 12:39
Carnival Vista Review
by JoanneB » 11 Aug 2016, 15:50
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This was our first Carnival cruise, although we have taken lots of cruises on other lines. We are definitely not the Carnival demographic being...
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Really enjoyed reading your review. Our first cruise was on Carnival (Carnival Elation, Mexican Riviera) and I have always had an urge to go back on...
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Last post by Kendhni 14 Aug 2016, 07:50
Oceania Sirena Review for July 2016 Cruise
by OCEANIAFAN » 23 Jul 2016, 19:21
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OCEANIA SIRENA CRUISE 7TH JULY, 2016 – 17TH JULY, 2016.
This would be our fifth time we have sailed with Oceania, our other four cruises have been...
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Based on that review I would have been very disappointed had it been my cruise. Cruising is not a cheap holiday so you do expect certain levels of...
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Last post by oldbluefox 24 Jul 2016, 21:26
Seadream - Millionaires Holiday Club
by allatc » 11 Jun 2016, 17:41
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Anybody else see The Millionaires Holiday Club on BBC2 last night ?
Among other stuff it featured Seadream II which has 100 passengers and 100...
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.....and me
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Last post by qbman1 18 Jun 2016, 09:13
Harmony of the Seas in Southampton
by allatc » 17 May 2016, 20:09
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Harmony of the Seas has docked in Southampton
That is one big ship.
Do I like it ? Not sure. :?
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Why do people go on shakedown cruises knowing that is what they are and then complain that things are not right? The whole purpose of a shakedown...
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CMV Magellan , Baltic cruise
by Dark Knight » 23 May 2016, 11:05
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Day 1: all aboard Magellan
our allotted time boarding time was 2.15 from Newcastle and after a mostly uneventful drive up from Hull, we arrived at...
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Great review. We are doing a Baltic cruise in June and it's got me looking forward to it more than I already was.
Thanks :thumbup:
RB
RB
it was...
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Locked Digital Postcards from Oceania Riviera
by Solent Richard » 02 Feb 2016, 17:20
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My wife and I recently completed a cruise on board Oceania's cruise ship, Riviera, a  10 night fly-cruise out of Miami entitled ‘Mayan Mystique....
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In ' one ' word .... Pathetic .
This Topic has been ' Locked ' and pruned to remove the garbage.
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Riviera Yacht Cruises
by Mervyn and Trish » 05 Jan 2016, 17:25
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We've had an interesting looking brochure from Riviera Travel about what they describe as yacht cruises on the Dalmation Coast.
The two craft, MV...
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As a consequence of seeing my super yummy pics of the region chums zoomed off and booked one of those cruises last year, a few minor short comings I...
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Viking Star- My Digital Postcards
by Solent Richard » 30 Dec 2015, 13:04
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My wife and I have recently completed a cruise onboard Viking Ocean Cruises new ship, Viking Star.
Still in her maiden season I am delighted to...
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Thank you Richard
An excellent review and food for thought
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Last post by barney 31 Dec 2015, 14:56
Norwegian Escape
by Stephen » 30 Oct 2015, 12:42
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Norwegian Escape looks fantastic and probably way beyond our budget.
If there are any facebook members on here Debbie Weir has got some great...
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I don't think the cabin images I was looking at were inside cabins somehow
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Last post by Stephen 30 Oct 2015, 21:23
CMV: Baltic cruise
by Dark Knight » 15 Oct 2015, 10:38
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We are off to the Baltics next year doing the following ports
Copenhagen
Warnemunde
Tallin
Helsinki
Stockholm
St Petersburg
Aarhus
Any info on...
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There is also a Thomas Cook's Guide Book for ' Aarhus ', in the CitySpot Series as above.
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Last post by Manoverboard 17 Oct 2015, 08:39
Oasis of the Seas - a ship too far ?
by allatc » 02 Oct 2015, 17:47
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Just been looking at some online blurb for Oasis of the Seas.
This is one gi-normous ship - 6,300 passengers.
Is that too big ?
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towny44
as I am registered disabled I suppose you could say I do
but as we have been on Arcadia 3 times always a struggle this is the largest ship we...
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Last post by poole boy 03 Oct 2015, 12:55
Royal Caribbean
by JenniC » 21 Mar 2013, 18:59
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Has anyone got any opinion on RCI, prices, service, ships etc.. All information welcome please. Particularly Adventure of the Seas.
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We had a mailshot from Cruise Kings today, and something caught our eye
It's an Australian circumnavigation (plus a few stops in New Zealand) on...
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Last post by Gill W 17 Aug 2015, 19:15
Costa?
by cruisingtoski » 02 Aug 2015, 08:07
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Morning all,
Has anyone on the forum cruised with Costa?
I have just seen what looks like an unbelievable offer, an 11 day fly cruise to France,...
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Thinking about a Costa cruise as it is one of the few that includes Guadaloupe (Death in Paradise location) in its ports of call.
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