bigwally Posted October 26, 2017 #51 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just peeking in to say if there's some serious "have to do it stuff" on your bucket list go ahead and Do It as soon it's possible.:)DH and I had just started on ours with cruises to Alaska and Europe when, in the blink of and eye, his health changed and we were unable to go for more than a week at a time and now he can no longer fly. If it's possible to go instead of putting it off until "someday" do because you may not get that someday chance.;) Sorry to hear that, but I agree completely - Mrs. BigWally is quite a bit older than I am and I can foresee a time where she's not going to be able to fly the distances required for visits to far-flung parts of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Eyes Are Sailing Posted October 26, 2017 #52 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Would LOVE to take the cruise from Hong Kong to Singapore.....and the Australia/New Zealand routes. Don't think we could tolerate the length of the flights though, so it probably won't ever happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted October 26, 2017 #53 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On one Prinsendam cruise we cruised all the way up the river and docked in downtown Bordeaux....and that would be among our favorites. Interesting. I am currently looking at this very ship and port. I like its unique itinerary. Thanks for mentioning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted October 26, 2017 #54 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Summersigh, Sorry to hear that, but you are so right, do it while you can. This year we have been a bit grounded so look forward to many future trips. I too need a bigger bucket, lol! Hong Kong to Singapore is definitely on the list! Cruisemom, wow Palmyra! I am sure it was amazing. We were happy we saw Tunisia before. Agree about Venice one of the most beautiful sail aways or arrivals. I fear that too is endangered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire eater Posted October 27, 2017 #55 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Hullo from Downunder! We sailed into Venice in 2014 and had two days there. I commented in my diary that the city is 'sinking'. Are the cruise ships tendering into port now, or still causing all those waves? Sorry, I do not mean to hijack the thread. Thank you. fe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted November 13, 2017 Author #56 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hlitner - would love to ‘hear’ more about your Bordeaux cruise on the Prinsendam. It is high on my list! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted November 13, 2017 #57 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Just peeking in to say if there's some serious "have to do it stuff" on your bucket list go ahead and Do It as soon it's possible.:)DH and I had just started on ours with cruises to Alaska and Europe when, in the blink of and eye, his health changed and we were unable to go for more than a week at a time and now he can no longer fly. If it's possible to go instead of putting it off until "someday" do because you may not get that someday chance.;) Thank you for the very timely reminder and sage advice, summersigh. For my spouse and me, the "have to do stuff" on our Bucket Lists all revolves around family, So, in addition to taking various of our children and grandchildren on HAL cruises, we have treated ourselves and our extended family to regular vacations in your area of the world, Holden Beach. This year we'll be renting a (5-bedroom) beach house for 3 weeks and have expanded the invite list to include some of our siblings and very close friends. We hope to never have to say, "I wish we had spent more time with our family." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted November 13, 2017 #58 Share Posted November 13, 2017 As posted earlier - our favorite cruise has been Antarctica. Loved it so much we are doing it for the 3rd time in Jan. 2018 on the Zaandam again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnieBear Posted November 13, 2017 #59 Share Posted November 13, 2017 As posted earlier - our favorite cruise has been Antarctica. Loved it so much we are doing it for the 3rd time in Jan. 2018 on the Zaandam again!I could fancy that too. I've only done Alaska so far but can't imagine enjoying a hot weather cruise as much. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellersrest Posted November 13, 2017 #60 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have to say that my favorite port of call has been the Faroe Islands, a place I didn't even knew existed until I booked the VOV.! As for bucket list places remaining, it is really hard to choose a number one. I want to see Antartica, St. Petersburg, Greek Isles, the Northern Lights and on and on and on. Too many places and not enough time and money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnieBear Posted November 13, 2017 #61 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have to say that my favorite port of call has been the Faroe Islands, a place I didn't even knew existed until I booked the VOV.! As for bucket list places remaining, it is really hard to choose a number one. I want to see Antartica, St. Petersburg, Greek Isles, the Northern Lights and on and on and on. Too many places and not enough time and money!!!I really don't think a cruise would be the best way to experience Greece. The joy of Greek holidays is having time to mooch around at your own restful pace and spend long evenings of food and music under the stars, not have to work to a timetable. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Aunt Posted November 13, 2017 #62 Share Posted November 13, 2017 My favourites are Venice for the sheer drama and a great place just to walk around in what is almost a living Canaletto! Vancouver ..not only is it a fabulous city but because I know I am going to see my daughter who lives there Akaroa on the South Island of New Zealand...the sail in (and out) was stunning with the albatros flying overhead and the gentle sheep covered hills all around bathed in early morning light. The moment I knew without doubt I was a very lucky girl. Bucket list.....South Pacific More of Australia, Cambodia and Vietnam and Antarctica (this one is booked for 2019).... trouble is I keep putting more in the bucket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz16 Posted April 14, 2018 #63 Share Posted April 14, 2018 My favourites are Santorini, the changing colours of the cliff with the white buildings and the zigzag road up. Sydney just has to be one of the most beautiful harbours with iconic landmarks, like the Harbour Bridge (coathanger) & the Opera House. Bucket list - Venice & Alaska (although probably not a port) Looking forward to going on Ovation of the Seas in November 2018, not sure if I'm a fan of extra large cruise ships, but if I don't go I'll never know! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 14, 2018 #64 Share Posted April 14, 2018 A #! first Bucket List port visited would be Honningsvag, Norway and the North Cape since it was truly my first long cruise destination that I had "dreamed" about for many years. (Thanks to the brochures of Swedish American Lines, Norwegian American Lines, and Royal Viking Line.) A Bucket List port that I have yet to visit, in spite of several visits to our magnificent 49th State, is Skagway. Every cruise to/from Alaska keeps missing this port. Maybe next year I'll get to visit? Why do I want to do so? I want to take the train trip up and down the mountain that the Gold Rush miners experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted April 15, 2018 #65 Share Posted April 15, 2018 St. Petersburg is my favorite visited. Kusadasi is a close second. Someday I hope to see Egypt, so Alexandria is on the wish list. I keep waiting for a good time to make that trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizer Bill Posted April 16, 2018 #66 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Venice is the highlight of any cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted April 16, 2018 #67 Share Posted April 16, 2018 #1 visited was St Petersburg. Someday would like to visit ports in Australia and New Zealand. St. Petersburg was definitely a dream-come-true moment for me. I wanted to see the Winter Palace, I wanted to be able to walk up the Jordan Staircase and I did. But the absolute jaw dropping moment was the fountains at Peterhof and standing at Monplaisir looking out over the Gulf of Finland. It was more than I could ever express in words. I was awestruck the entire overnight stop in St. Petersburg. Sept Iles and Baie-Comeau were unexpected delights, as was St. Pierre et Miquelon. I could happily go back and spend much longer in all those ports. And I wish HAL would bring back the itineraries that called at the smaller ports on the Canada/New England route, as well as going out to Newfoundland & St. Pierre et Miquelon. The ports I still have to visit are Oslo, Copenhagen and Edinburgh. I'd also love to sail into Cobh (though I visited Cobh on a land tour in Ireland when a friend lived in Cork). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted April 16, 2018 #68 Share Posted April 16, 2018 St. Petersburg was definitely a dream-come-true moment for me. I wanted to see the Winter Palace, I wanted to be able to walk up the Jordan Staircase and I did. But the absolute jaw dropping moment was the fountains at Peterhof and standing at Monplaisir looking out over the Gulf of Finland. It was more than I could ever express in words. I was awestruck the entire overnight stop in St. Petersburg. I know what you mean about those "dream realized" moments. I remember feeling that way when, on my birthday 10 years ago, I was in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor visiting tombs that first entranced me as a child looking through one of those Time/Life books on ancient Egypt. My other tour members noticed I had a smile on my face that was a mile wide the whole day. It was everything I'd imagined it would be. It took me 35 years to get there, but I'm so glad that I went when I did. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted April 16, 2018 #69 Share Posted April 16, 2018 And that is why I travel! The sheer wonder of seeing what I have only read about! Hopefully, I get to see Luxor one day too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazey1 Posted April 16, 2018 #70 Share Posted April 16, 2018 #1 port visited is a tie between St. Petersburg and Bora Bora. Still to visit would be Sydney, Australia (already been to Sydney, Canada) and Rome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise kitty Posted April 21, 2018 #71 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Wow, this is incredibly difficult :) #1 visited would be Istanbul for history, architecture, atmosphere) almost tied all our ports in New Zealand (for sheer natural beauty) #1 bucket list...hmmm, Aqaba, Jordan to visit Petra, followed closely by so many others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloomersDT Posted April 22, 2018 #72 Share Posted April 22, 2018 My most memorable cruise ports have been Venice, Santorini and St. Petersburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted April 22, 2018 #73 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Is a Bora Bra a new offering at Victoria's Secret? ;p Roz Made of coconut shells, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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