hello,
I am new to this forum. I just placed a deposit with RSSC for a 7 day Caribbean cruise on the Grandeur. I'd been looking at Silversea Nova cruises as well as Explora Journeys. I have a 3 day cancellation policy. I just wish I felt more sure about the decision. It will be me (57F) and my son (18M) traveling. We booked an F1 room as it allows for the bed to be split into two seperate beds. My son is not your typical teenager. He is an old soul and I know he will love it.
My concern... I am big on sitting by the pool - it is one of my favorite things. I am reading about the issues with pool chair hogs. I also read that they've instituted a new policy with a 30 minute limit - whether that solves the problem or not, who knows? So now I am thinking about feeling stressed about getting a pool chair - holy moly! I know it is a first world problem.
We did a ton of research and chose Regent because of their reputation for food/drink quality and nice excursions.
I do like the idea of all the pool areas on Explora Journeys but how do you know when it is an untested brand. What is the food isn't any good? We stepped away from Silversea as we were hoping to travel in January or February and their Caribbean itineraries don't start until early March - but that isn't really a deal breaker. Whereas not getting a pool chair sort of is...
Any advice, or encouragement you can offer? WWYD?