timetravellers Posted July 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have just come back from the QE2 with my 87 year old father and he wants to cruise again! QE2 is out of the question. How does the Artemis compare? We've looked at QM2 (too big for him), Queen Vic (he says it looks like a block of flats on a barge!), Independence of the Seas (too big for him). Any ideas on ships? We only want 3/4 nights. Ship more important than destination. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted July 26, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2008 She was our favorite ship while she was Royal Princess for Princess Cruise Lines, and were very sorry to see her transferred to P&O (UK). Very stable ship in heavy seas, and a very easy layout, making it easy to get to all venues. We think the size is very good, and much prefer that size to the behemoths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbabe Posted July 27, 2008 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2008 We are Artemis fans-small,friendly and all outside cabins. Adults only so a very civilised atmosphere. Cinema,show lounge and good dining. Extensive deck space. I thik your father would have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted July 27, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2008 If you are only going for a few days, I would think that Artemis is ideal. We went on it earlier this year and initially found it very small and dinky compared to Oriana etc. After 25 days we were absolutely smitten by it, the ship is so easy to walk round, nothing is further than a couple of minutes. The Conservatory is a little narrow but overall the ship is Wonderful. You will have a great time and I recommend that you go for more than 4 days. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted July 27, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2008 As an alternative, have a look at cruises on Fred Olsen's Black Watch and Boudicca - classic ships from around the same time as QE2, and providing a mix of short and long cruises from various ports in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravellers Posted July 29, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thanks for everyone's input. We have finally settled on the Artemis tonight and have booked a 4 night cruise in August next year. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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