Mediterrean Collector Cruise

[NikKasey]

We are considering a 24 day Med. collector out of Venice on the New Amsterdam next Sept .Any advice,pros and cons would be appreciated.

[CruiserBruce]

Holland America does the Med very well. Don't think you could go wrong. The N. Amsterdam is a great ship.

 

Saw your question on the other board. A Collectors Cruise is a B2B where, in most cases, the second half is a different route than the first half. For example, we did a Noordam 20 day Collectors, which consisted of a 10 day Eastern Med paired with a 10 day Western Med. Best cruise of our 15 cruises.

 

Best advice I can give is spend lots of time reading on this board to learn about Holland America, on the Med Ports boards to learn about your port stops, and join your Roll Call to see what others are doing on your cruise.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We love Collectors Cruises (back-to-back) cruises.

I feel that if you are going to go to all that hassle of flying and paying the high airline fares, then make the it worth while and stay for the second segment.

Bu booking early you can choose the cabin you want for the entire Collectors Cruise.

[Minoushka]

Holland America does the Med very well. Don't think you could go wrong. The N. Amsterdam is a great ship.

 

Saw your question on the other board. A Collectors Cruise is a B2B where, in most cases, the second half is a different route than the first half. For example, we did a Noordam 20 day Collectors, which consisted of a 10 day Eastern Med paired with a 10 day Western Med. Best cruise of our 15 cruises.

 

Best advice I can give is spend lots of time reading on this board to learn about Holland America, on the Med Ports boards to learn about your port stops, and join your Roll Call to see what others are doing on your cruise.

 

Hiya

 

I would add read and be prepared Book your guides privately Join your roll call if you would like to share expenses

Bring comfy clothes and shoes. Be prepared to WALK Europe Never forget a big rimmed hat,sunglasses comfy walking shoes a bottle of water ...thermos type is best ...no purse

cargo shorts with deep pockets for small wallet ..just carry your camera and bring a small back pack with a shawl just in case you go to religious sites ..I carry a thin long sleeved shirt ..Indian cotton type PRESTO I..neck shoulders up to hands am covered

I loved all the places we visited last summer /Remember Europe is expensive

I'm sure you will love the ship I enjoyed NOORDAM

Bon Voyage ... I'm thinking NIEUW AMSTERDAM too for next spring I love the itineary but price is still high

 

Michele

[Johanna7]

We love Collectors Cruises (back-to-back) cruises.

I feel that if you are going to go to all that hassle of flying and paying the high airline fares, then make the it worth while and stay for the second segment.

Bu booking early you can choose the cabin you want for the entire Collectors Cruise.

 

Yes, flying to Europe is a major cost of the cruise so back-to-backs or collector cruises solve that problem by cutting it in half. The cost to get from the airport to the ship can also be considerable, something to keep in mind if you have the time for a b-to-b.