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  1. JeffElizabeth
    I get up early every morning, (blasted internal clock) and never find it crowded. Most passengers are sleeping in. And many like my wife prefer room service.
  2. JeffElizabeth
    We got to take a tour on the old Rotterdam during our Panama Canal cruise during the pandemic in March and it was fascinating. The biggest soup tureen I have ever seen! And a machine to fold sheets. Really interesting to watch the bridge crew at work even when we were tied off in port. Constantly monitoring the wind and tidal conditions to prevent damage to the ship.
  3. JeffElizabeth
    Yes. Love to check out the locks on our cruises, both ocean and river. My hometown in Ohio was on the Miami and Erie canals and many of those locks were still in place.
  4. JeffElizabeth
    Great points! We thought about going on luxury lines with fewer passengers so we would see the more intimate ports alas, those ships are still huge. One of our last cruises on the Prinsendam was to these small ports in Cornwall and other British Isles spots. It was awesome. The townsfolk and mayors would come out to greet us, and we didn't feel like we were overwhelming the communities.
  5. JeffElizabeth
    Cheaper to use the old locks I presume. We used the old ones on the last sailing of the old Rotterdam during the pandemic in March.
  6. JeffElizabeth
    Next time we take the extended family on a cruise there we will definitely look into one of those. They are big beach people while we are fine just sitting in the shade sipping drinks.
  7. JeffElizabeth
    I agree. The three cruises we took last year all were disappointing in their own way, but new customers who haven't been cruising since 1997 might think differently. I am hoping that interest rates will start to decline and some of their debt can get refinanced for less. A mild recession currently going on in Germany might help.
  8. JeffElizabeth
    It will hopefully lower costs for the lines, they will need fewer employees at headquarters. But on the downside, fewer actual humans to answer questions. So many of the chatbots I am forced to use these days don't seem to understand my requests.
  9. JeffElizabeth
    Great news! I hope things will be back to normal next Autumn when we visit Canada to see the colors on Viking.
  10. JeffElizabeth
    I really believe pre-Covid was the Golden Age of cruising. Do not like the changes being made. If the food back home at chains is just as good, why buy a ticket?
  11. JeffElizabeth
    Loved Dubrovnik, took a Game of Thrones tour and also walked the city walls. But beware, it can be very crowded! 35 tourists for every resident I read this week. I liked Corfu, we did a tour but I wonder if you could just walk around on your own. Ever watch the series, "The Durrels"? About a expatriate British family. We loved it so we had to see the island.
  12. JeffElizabeth
    Supposedly the Saudis know the oil will eventually run out so they are trying to diversify and buy into other industries like golf. I was really disappointed by our last Holland America cruise to Hawaii, but we are giving them another chance with the Voyage of the Vikings this Summer. Fingers crossed.
  13. JeffElizabeth
    It can be fun to see what snacks the crews will bring back on board. Even saw a Phillipine grocery store on one of our cruises. My wife brings granola bars on our excursions.
  14. JeffElizabeth
    Irony? If you give a bad review, your favorite bartender will not get shore leave and will be available to mix your perfect Bloody Mary when you stay on board that morning. (Totally kidding!) I do hate the demands for a "10" every time. I only give a 10 for super duper service.
  15. JeffElizabeth
    Princess has curtains when you get a suite. Holland America should include them too. Especially when your wife is a night owl.
  16. JeffElizabeth
    I don't mind the crew asking for good grades, but they have only been gentle reminders not pushy requests.
  17. JeffElizabeth
    We got to sail with him on the last voyage of both the Prinsendam and the earlier Rotterdam. Such a wonderful man with so many cool anecdotes and stories. Loved his presentation on the Atlantic passenger ship races.
  18. JeffElizabeth
    These are prescribed by a doctor. Warning, some people will have a bad reaction to the scoplamine. Temporarily reduces your eye power. Might want to test it before your cruise.
  19. JeffElizabeth
    I wouldn't take cruises without the seasick patches.
  20. JeffElizabeth
    Agree totally! So tired of resort fees, service charges, and luggage payments. Just give me the total up front. We have our first Viking cruise next year and one of the reasons we picked Viking was no nickel and dimeing.
  21. JeffElizabeth
    It can be quite nice having a leisurely morning with all the pandemonium around you.
  22. JeffElizabeth
    Wish we had bought our shares now when they are so cheap!
  23. JeffElizabeth
    Agree. With baggage restrictions on airlines these days, I like not having to bring formal wear anymore.
  24. JeffElizabeth
    The formal nights are much more casual these days. Men can get by with a suit coat and khakis and often with just a polo shirt and dress pants. I am going to bring my tuxedo for our next cruise but simply because I feel like dressing up for Gala nights.
  25. JeffElizabeth
    Great advice! Everyone normally wants to get on board as fast as possible, we prefer a leisurely breakfast on land, and love the way the Pan Pacific takes care of our luggage. Checking in an hour after the rush can save you so many lines.
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