PhillyTravelBug

any of the two you prefer more?

Debating this sailing for 2026, Baltic on the Dawn as well, or the South America / Antartica sailing. After the horror stories from the Star and its sailing, or lack of to Antartica this past season, I'm conflicted. Hoping the Africa sailing offers some safari like excursions. I like the idea of going back to the boat, but definitely want to experience that wildlife if its going to be my only visit to Africa.

Just want to add how lovely Geiranger is. One of the best days of my life. Beauty everywhere!

This trip looks spectacular so far and the Flora looks so sleek. Do you find enough time for rest and relaxation? I love excursions, but appreciate some down time to sit and enjoy the scenery and watch the world go by.

This is exactly the Galapagos / flora report I’ve been waiting for. I have been eying this exact itinerary for 2026 or 2027. Thank you!

Somewhere this week I heard that Amsterdam is making a similar fuss as Venice with the volume of cruise ship passengers and the burden it puts on. Can’t imagine changes would be implemented this quickly.

I hope you have a wonderful time. Iceland was a bucket list and a beautiful country. However, Norway puts Iceland and Alaska (barely) to shame.

Thabk you so much. I’m so happy to hear it helped future travelers of this itinerary. you are really going to have to rush back to the ship and with the bus you have to take from outside the port, it’s going to be close. The canal tour was such a highlight for us!

I believe it was 4:30 (16:30).

We arrive around 8:30 in the morning and have a hotel near Waterloo so we have easy access to the train to Southampton.

It’s starting to sound like it may just be easier to take the tube to London and drop the bags off at our hotel and then head to Windsor.

Thank you for taking the time for that response. We will most likely take a taxi to the castle. Open to all suggestions.

My mom and I were hoping to visit Windsor after we land at LHR instead of dropping the luggage off at our hotel in London and heading back. Any suggestions for luggage storage? I am sure this has been brought up in the past, but haven't seen anything on it looking a little back. Appreciate any guidance.

Not at all. Our tour was scheduled 15 minutes after we docked. Geiranger is my favorite place on Earth.

Just booked one on the Ascent for our 2025 Mediterranean sailing. Very happy!