Need Some Ideas on Where Else To Go!

[barante]

rti -- When you examine itineraries, you need to take one factor into consideration: The distance from the port to the nearest city. I'm saying this because unless you know what you are getting into you may be disappointed.

 

I'm saying this because the bigger these ships get, the farther away they may park from city centers. So forget strolling from the port to the center -- which is possible in Rio, Lisbon, Hamburg and in many Baltic ports. In Saigon, the city is 45 minutes away; ditto for Kuala Lumpur.

 

We have sailed the Atlantic coast of South America twice. We have also repeatedly considered a cruise along the Pacific Coast of South America.

 

The Atlantic coast is attractive because of the proximity of ports to cities. This is true in Buenos Aires, Rio, Salvador do Bahia, Recife.

 

However, we were disappointed on our HAL Veendam cruise to the Amazon. Long distances to river towns of little touristic interest. Manaus, though, was worth seeing.

[dorisis]

South America in January. Weather would be warmer than where you live. But it can still be cold especially the further south you go.

[snowskier]

Antartica. Leave from Ushia, Argentina. Head south through the Drake Passage and spend a week with the icebergs, glaciers and penguins.

 

Escape the touristy ports and shops and enjoy the beauty and serenity of your surroundings.

[rti]

Thank you again for all of your suggestions! Back to the drawing board! Whatever we decide on will be GREAT!:o:o:o

[trish1c]

Have you looked at river cruising?

NCL has a trip to the Canary Islands.

[rti]

Hi,

Just wanted to know what you thought of South America Cruise that you took? I'm afraid that nothing else can compete with our last South Africa adventure. We LOVED it!

Thank you in advance!

[Warm Breezes]

Hi,

We are two couples that are trying to plan a cruise for Jan or Feb 2015. We have cruised east, west, and south Caribbean, Grand Europe, Asia and toured South Africa. Any ideas on where we should go that is different and a must cruise? Greatly appreciate any ideas! We have been looking at South America but not sure what to think? :):):)

Thank you!

 

Canada, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Australia, South America, Antarctica, South Pacific