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From: Bo1953 on 22 Jul 2010 11:00 On Jul 22, 3:41 am, peter <peter...(a)stockton.com> wrote: > X-no-archive: yes On 7/22/10 4:51 AM, in article > 61031d55-3785-454f-bcf4-452264e35...(a)z10g2000yqb.googlegroups.com, "Bo1953" > > <bo1...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > 1) Regent SS Mariner 4 Jan 11 Western Caribbean, Deluxe Suite $3,399 > > > 2) Seabourne Legend 28 Jan 11 Bal Suite B2 $3,199 > > > 3) SeaDream SeaDream II 7 Jan 11 Club Deck 3 $3,399 > > > Seadream I can opt for the minimum class. I understand for #'s 2 & 3 I > > need to add air, port charges and taxes. > > Those lines are way above our league. > > Then again, the Caribbean is way below our league. > > Why spend thousands of $$$ to go to third world islands where the main > attraction is the cruise ship that brought you there, if you can select > exciting itineraries instead? > > > > > Any other suggestions or recommendations are welcomed too. > > Consider Celebrity or HAL. You'll get much more value. > > > > > TIA for your input... > > > Bo1953 Peter, Thank you for the input. My question and thoughts about value, please chime in on this, we do prefer single open seating for all meals, not worrying about my special diet request, we both drink alcohol and do enjoy wine with dinner frequently (we do this at home), what about the service provided on Celebrity or HAL? Can you address that for me, as I have not been on either of those lines. Also, what itineraries would you recommend I consider for Jan 11 as opposed to Caribbean? It appears as if the lines you recommended for value all go to the same "major" ports or places where I can easily fly into for a week visit or so. Thank you again - Bo1953
From: Tom K on 22 Jul 2010 14:07 On 7/22/10 11:00 AM, Bo1953 wrote: > On Jul 22, 3:41 am, peter<peter...(a)stockton.com> wrote: >> X-no-archive: yes On 7/22/10 4:51 AM, in article >> 61031d55-3785-454f-bcf4-452264e35...(a)z10g2000yqb.googlegroups.com, "Bo1953" >> >> <bo1...(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> 1) Regent SS Mariner 4 Jan 11 Western Caribbean, Deluxe Suite $3,399 >> >>> 2) Seabourne Legend 28 Jan 11 Bal Suite B2 $3,199 >> >>> 3) SeaDream SeaDream II 7 Jan 11 Club Deck 3 $3,399 >> >>> Seadream I can opt for the minimum class. I understand for #'s 2& 3 I >>> need to add air, port charges and taxes. >> >> Those lines are way above our league. >> >> Then again, the Caribbean is way below our league. >> >> Why spend thousands of $$$ to go to third world islands where the main >> attraction is the cruise ship that brought you there, if you can select >> exciting itineraries instead? >> >> >> >>> Any other suggestions or recommendations are welcomed too. >> >> Consider Celebrity or HAL. You'll get much more value. >> >> >> >>> TIA for your input... >> >>> Bo1953 > > Peter, > > Thank you for the input. My question and thoughts about value, please > chime in on this, we do prefer single open seating for all meals, not > worrying about my special diet request, we both drink alcohol and do > enjoy wine with dinner frequently (we do this at home), what about the > service provided on Celebrity or HAL? > > Can you address that for me, as I have not been on either of those > lines. > > Also, what itineraries would you recommend I consider for Jan 11 as > opposed to Caribbean? It appears as if the lines you recommended for > value all go to the same "major" ports or places where I can easily > fly into for a week visit or so. > > Thank you again - Bo1953 Bo, Peter is mostly a troll... other than those few days a year when he crawls out and behaves... so take Peter with a grain of salt. Though... (and not sure about whether it's the rainy season there, or a nice time of year in Dec/Jan)... but if you really want to consider alternatives... definitely look at the Paul Gauguin in Tahiti. Many people feel that's the "best" cruise experience in the whole world (ship, drinks, service, food, itinerary... all rolled in together). I love Celebrity and HAL... BUT they are mass market. The lines you're looking at are not mass market. They're in a different league. --Tom
From: Ari Silverstein, C.T.A. on 22 Jul 2010 14:58 On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:51:38 -0700 (PDT), Bo1953 wrote: > 3) SeaDream SeaDream II 7 Jan 11 Club Deck 3 $3,399 This isn't cruising, this is yachting, be sure you understand the minute and large differences. The primary activities on this ship are boozing, snoozing, social talk with the other pax, and off the ship (sightseeing, shop, etc). -- Ari Silverstein, C.T.A; C.T.A.S, FREE Cruise Travel Advisory Services Sign up for special email deals @ www.CruiseQuick.com - Sells more cruises than 99% of the agencies in America. (not affiliated)
From: Tom K on 22 Jul 2010 15:01 On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:51:38 -0700 (PDT), Bo1953 wrote: > Hello all, I have finally whittled down to three (3) cruises and all > input is welcome as to which line and/or itinerary. I have cruised > before, my partner has not and is welcoming the opportunity. I tend to > enjoy formal, he does not but will. Google any posts between Charles and I. We are a fun couple like you and yours it seems. :) --Tom
From: Tom K on 22 Jul 2010 15:03
On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:11 -0400, Charles wrote: > In article > <61031d55-3785-454f-bcf4-452264e35627(a)z10g2000yqb.googlegroups.com>, > Bo1953 <bo1953(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello all, I have finally whittled down to three (3) cruises and all >> input is welcome as to which line and/or itinerary. I have cruised >> before, my partner has not and is welcoming the opportunity. I tend to >> enjoy formal, he does not but will. Looking for constructive input >> based on recent experiences first hand or through friends you know who >> have sailed on the following: >> >> 1) Regent SS Mariner 4 Jan 11 Western Caribbean, Deluxe Suite $3,399 >> >> 2) Seabourne Legend 28 Jan 11 Bal Suite B2 $3,199 >> >> 3) SeaDream SeaDream II 7 Jan 11 Club Deck 3 $3,399 >> >> Seadream I can opt for the minimum class. I understand for #'s 2 & 3 I >> need to add air, port charges and taxes. >> >> Any other suggestions or recommendations are welcomed too. >> >> TIA for your input... > > Sorry I can't give you first hand input on those lines but having done > a bunch of Caribbean cruises I have some input on your choice based on > the itineraries. > > I can't see spending that much for the western Caribbean itinerary on > Regent Mariner. > > Ditto the Seabourn Legend eastern Caribbean itinerary. > > The itinerary on SeaDream II on the other hand looks a lot better than > the other two. Nevis, Saba, St. Barts, Anquilla, and the BVI ports. > > If you are going to spent kind of money on a Caribbean cruise I think > the SeaDream is the one to choose out of the three. We need to look into the Sea Dream, Charles, it sounds dreamy! --Tom :) |