Lauranne

I have read on this board that some were able to change the date and time aboard ship. If your reservation doesn't suit you try to change it!

I received an email from Silversea today saying that the first landing on the embarkment day has now been canceled and that this provides passengers an afternoon to rest and enjoy the ship. I wonder if there was some issue with this landing? (Bahia Sullivan)We are sailing on the 19th of April. Perhaps others will also be affected.

Laurie

I found this wonderful information regarding the "wet season". It was found on this webpage.

http://galapagos2009.wordpress.com/practicalities/decisions-decisions-decisions/3/

"The term “wet” refers not so much to the constant precipitation but to the fact that the early settlers had to rely on rain for fresh water; they could more easily gather water from the thunderstorms and rain showers during this season. During the cool/dry season, the precipitation is typically light mists, which made water-gathering nearly impossible—hence, it was “dry.”

So although it may rain I have read that normally you receive a fair amount of sun. I would certainly stock up on sunscreen and bug repellant as wetter conditions do breed mosquitoes.

Thank you for your review. So good to see that Silversea has taken concerns seriously. I am really looking forward to our cruise in April. :)

Just wanted to express my thanks for this fabulous site. The efforts of many is very much appreciated. I have been to the site a number of times already while planning my next cruise.

Thanks again,

Laurie

Now, why do I suspect that HAL makes sure that email gets to everyone who is relatively new and might miss some well cruised people :rolleyes::D

Last August was out first cruise with HAL. We purchased future cruise deposits and when after we got home we did not receive any sort of offer either by e-mail or regular post. :rolleyes:

Really nice post on the crew. Louie was our wine steward last August on our Alaskan cruise. We enjoyed him very much. We were a group of 12 and he looked after us so well.

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I was listening to a radio program last Sunday and the discussion as about a US citizen who was in Canada for a holiday in Nova Scotia (I believe). He hurt his knee, I believe and immediate surgery was necessary. He had it done and because he didn't have insurance paid around 2500. That included the surgery, the hospital stay etc. he got back home and saw his doctor who said that the work was fantastic. He checked out what the cost would have been in the US and found out that it would have been 20,000 plus. The world is a big place, with great universities that train expert doctors....

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We had 12 for open dining on our Alaska cruise last August. As we were in a Neptune suite (although no one else in our group was) we asked the concierge to arrange table(s) for us for the entire seven days at a specific time. We had two fabulous tables of 6, window side for all seven days. We would change up who we sat with whom and it worked so well. I have heard that normally you can book three days in advance but it never hurts to ask!

Congratulations. I can hardly wait!

Great show today/tonight. It sure makes we wish I was going somewhere soon! Alas, not.

I think that the organization is very well done. I like the simplicity of the site. Great work. I look forward to the seeing the site with loads of information. Thank you.

Well said Chief. This is really a treat.

What a parade. I just got my beef stew together, sitting in the cold snowy north, dreaming of cruising. I will be here for the Eurodam! This is saving my sanity. :eek:

LOVE the love boat toot and now for some real tooting!:D

Camera 3 wasn't working yesterday, either.

Thanks :)

I'm here with you all. I can't seem to get camera 3.

Sorry I missed this. What a show it must have been.

When we were there in the month of June, my husband snorkled without a wetsuit. The penguins actually used his back as a diving platform which was very cool.

 

The water was way to cold for me, even with a wetsuit, but I am a wimp when it comes to water temps.

That is amazing! My DH made a comment about swimming with sea lions close by. Is there some danger in this?

Thank you for the shopping tips. We will be in Quito in April prior to our Galapagos Cruise. We will check both the hats and market.

I don't have any basic room pictures but will comments on specific rooms be welcome?

Thank you for telling us your father's story. I am so sorry for your loss.

Such diverse opinions. This has given me a lot to think about. I imagine that I would miss my children terribly and by the time we might consider such a voyage there may be grandchildren. We have done 30 day vacations with our kids with us. I guess we will have to go away for longer periods to see how we and they cope.

As I watch our CC friends embark on a World Cruise for 113 days, I wonder if I could do the same. My DH says he couldn't be on a cruise that long but I think I could. So my question is, Do you think you could be away for 113 days if money was no object or are of the mind similar to my husband and think that is way too long to be away from home?

Thank you so much for your review. We sail in April and I am thankful that every month it seems to get better and better. My focus is the Islands and the amazing wildlife but we certainly appreciate nice accommodations and great food. We are feeling good about our cruise in four months.