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that's a good point🙄

oh wow; so I didn't even have to/don't have to buy any ahead of time?! or maybe you only get that with the Royal Suite? We'll be in a regular room. thanks

I thought all ships did too; but I heard that the Sliver Origin (being the smallest, and in the Galapagos) might not have things like OTC, sunscreen, etc....?

thanks; yes; all very expensive I'm sure

thanks sooo much!!

can you also get things like OTC pain remedies; tylenol, etc. and sunscreen? etc?

and inexpensive trinkets?

does anyone know if the gift shop on the silver origin has just a few high end things (and tiny) or can you get clothes and sundries? thanks

There is currently a Level 3 (!) State Department "reconsider travel" to Equador presently! I hope this improves; we want to explore Quito & area as well. I don't know when that changed to level 3?

Wow; that's frustrating so many flight changes; do you think it was all due to covid; or I wonder if they always do that; even pre-covid.

thx

wow; that's sooo late!  I guess if you do the flights with SilverSea though, you're on the American 1:50 a.m. for the most part?

so when they say don't book a flight before 5:00; did most people not do that? and what time did most people book flights for then?

I'm interested in the gift shop too! does it have a lot to offer? If you don't buy stuff by day 2 is all the good stuff gone?

In another thread; someone was notified about 23 days ahead! for Galapagos  (silversea)

I hope she comes back to answer questions!!

thanks!  Does that mean it's now part of the question that ideally Barbara Muckermann will see and answer? 

thanks : )

when will the Machu Picchu extension be added back to the Galapagos cruise? and/or where how do I post this new question for Barbara Muckermann?

can this be watched online anywhere? I missed her talk. thx

thanks!

unfortunately that Galapagos trip never happened; cancelled; and who knows when it's safe to go there again! : )

14 hours ago, Tapi said:

 I would lump them as follows:

- Viking

- Holland America

- Princess

- Celebrity

 

- Royal Caribbean

- Norwegian

- Carnival
 

One cruise line not listed is MSC, which offers various classes of service ranging from Bella to Yacht Club. Depending on which class you select, the experience can feel as budget as Carnival or as upscale as more premium cruise lines. I place it somewhere near Royal Caribbean.

 

Our last cruise was on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam. Even though we are a younger family and we don’t quite fit into HAL’s older demographic, we had an absolutely fantastic cruise. Just the right amount of upscale while still maintaining an unpretentious vibe. HAL has truly stepped into the 21st century with this class of ship. A more modern but still traditional cruise experience with more offerings for younger cruisers.

thanks!

Yes, I think this seems to be in correct range of what many others are saying (about the ordering).

and in the middle category (HAL, Princess, Celebrity), you'd put Princess above Celebrity? That seems to be about 50/50....1/2 like Celebrity better...

I don't know anything about MSC, I'll have to check them out; thanks! : )

14 hours ago, Tapi said:

 

11 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

The difference in weather is miniscule. The second half of December is holidays season, normally crowded and more expensive. January a bit less so.

oh; got it! thanks

13 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

I think you are better off aiming for the 2021-22 season to come here.

and by '21-22 season'; does that mean, I assume you mean about october to february 21-22? thanks

2 hours ago, Fletch1 said:

No, Princess are our cruise line of choice and we do most of our cruising with them. Although there are some P&O cruises mixed in with that figure. Here in OZ, Princess include cruises undertaken with P&O Australia in their total figure, however days at sea are not counted towards total Princess days at sea. Confusing I know.....I am not quite sure why Princess do this. 

 

Personally, we found Celebrity better than RCL. They did things better and were a better cruise line IMO. Personal choice though. We would cruise RCL again. 

oh! so those numbers people put after the cruise line are days at sea?

2 hours ago, pully8 said:

https://www.thepreismans.com/index.html Not sure if you have read this webpage?

It is excellent in terms of details, pictures and helpful comments about various cruise lines and experiences.

 

thanks; I did just check it out; very informative! and I added a couple of things to my travel list : )

4 hours ago, scottca075 said:

No, I think princeton is saying that the 14 day quarantine for visitors may extend into July 2020. I think HI will be open without a 14 day quarantine for visitors by September at the latest. But I would still take a January cruise over a December one.

oh! I guess I read it too fast; and you'd take Jan over Dec because it's a better time to go weather wise? or because of all the covid stuff?  thanks

wow; I thought when 2 other trips were cancelled outside the U.S. I'd have a better chance at the U.S.! I guess not.

and you're saying July 2021!! that's a long ways away!

thanks

On 6/8/2020 at 6:35 AM, Fletch1 said:

Out of the cruise lines you mentioned, I have cruised Princess (50), Celebrity (4), RCL (2) and Viking River cruises(2), but not Cunard. Out of all my experiences, I could not fault Viking River cruises.

wow! you've been on 50 Princess cruises; was that a typo!!? So what do you think of RCL? thanks

14 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

If you’re only concerned about food and how clean the ship is ,any of those cruise line would be suitable .

thanks; yeah; I'm flexible in terms of whether it's a large or small ship; whether there's kids around or not; entertainment, etc. no matter either to me. But I do like a nice ship and good food; : )