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Anyone Like Cruising?
20 August 2009, 4:40 PM
bennyball
Joined 7 Jun 2009
5 posts

If like me you love cruising, both ocean and river, I'd love to hear about your experieces, good and bad.
Or, if you've never cruised and want to ask any questions, I'll do my best to provide answers for you.


Anyone Like Cruising?
29 August 2009, 3:58 PM
a1sparky2
Joined 2 Aug 2009
1 posts

Hi,
I went on my first cruise of the eastern caribbean in Jan 09, with NCL i was so impressed that when i came ho,e i book again for the western side in jan 2010.
Im like a kid with a new toy im so excited.
Pam

Anyone Like Cruising?
24 September 2009, 9:03 PM
Steener
Joined 24 Sep 2009
1 posts

We just did a Princess cruise to Norway and North Cape in July 09. It's fab!! Even my son enjoyed it! We couldn't tear him away from the kiddy club. We'll definitely consider cruising again in the future.

Any tips about how to get the best deals? Should we book a year ahead? Or can we snatch bargains by leaving it last minute? Thanks in advance for sharing.


Anyone Like Cruising?
7 October 2009, 1:55 PM
timbo
Joined 4 Jul 2009
6 posts

Hi all happy cruisers,
I am off on my 25th cruise in 6 weeks to the Canaries on P&O's Oriana.
I prefer to cruise from this country as flying is a poor start to your holiday, with delays, security etc.
I think that the 2 best from my point of view are P&O and Fred Olson.
Thomsons is also really good but they don't sail from the UK now.
But everyone has their own favorite shipping line. Really when you compare you are just nitpicking, because they are all fabulous holidays.
But there is always an exception and that is the German company (Transocean tours) that runs Marco Polo. Once is enough, I would not travel with them again if it was free.
If you want to know anything about anywhere in Europe or Scandinavia where you may dock, please Email me for a chat.
Regards
Timbo

Anyone Like Cruising?
7 October 2009, 2:18 PM
bennyball
Joined 7 Jun 2009
5 posts

Hi Timbo,
Just a point you may be interested in, Transocean are no more. The Marco Polo is now being operated by Cruise and Maritime Voyages along with the former Cunard Countess, now renamed Ocean Countess.
Being an experienced cruiser, I would really appreciate you comments on my new cruise website, http://www.southmanchester.gocruise.co.uk
Any comments re content, navigation would be much appreciated.
Regards
Alan
Owner
GoCruise


Anyone Like Cruising?
7 October 2009, 3:41 PM
timbo
Joined 4 Jul 2009
6 posts

Hi Alan,
You will find that Cruise and Maritime only appear to act as agents for Transocean. They did the same 2 seasons ago with Arielle, the old Airtours Carousel. When you actually book, the paper work comes from Transocean. I went to the Baltic on Arielle, and as I say "never again".
You could not get a cup of tea, apart from mealtimes, unless you paid £1.50. The crew were really nice, it was the officers that were the problem, I was disgusted at the way they spoke to and treated the staff.
Anyway, good luck with your website and I will spread the word.
Best regards
Tim

Anyone Like Cruising?
7 October 2009, 4:29 PM
timbo
Joined 4 Jul 2009
6 posts

Hi Alan,
I really like your website and it's easy to navigate, and you have some last minute bargains at really competative prices. It's a pity I'm all booked up for this year, but I will be looking on your site for a couple of cruises in 2010.
In May I went on Braemar, for the second time, down to the Med and had a fabulous time. The difference now that the ship has been elongated is brilliant, especially the top pool/sun deck. The staff on Braemar are better than any other ship I have been on, a really happy ship. It just shows what good officers add to the overall feel of a ship. Can't wait to go on it again.
Oh! and I've just gone on your mailing list :)
Best regards
Timbo

Anyone Like Cruising?
7 October 2009, 9:18 PM
bennyball
Joined 7 Jun 2009
5 posts

Hi Timbo,
Thanks for taking a look at my web site your feed back is really useful.
Its also good to to hear your positive comments adout Fred Olsen as they are GoCruise parent company. Enjoy your cruising and I look forward to being in contact with you again.
Regards
Alan


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Anyone Like Cruising?
19 October 2009, 10:52 AM
meme
Joined 14 Oct 2009
8 posts

we r going on one of those mini cruises 4 days 3 nights to bilbao in dec anyone else been on this with GOLDCREST?

Anyone Like Cruising?
19 October 2009, 11:30 AM
bennyball
Joined 7 Jun 2009
5 posts

Hi, not actually been on this cruise, but being a cruise agent no a little bit about it. Usually sail on the P&O Pride of Bilbao, which is a cruise ferry. Cruise ferry's are somewhat different to the traditional cruise ship from the point of view of accomodation and on board facilities. Saying that, the Pride of Bilbao, like most modern cruise ferry's is of a very good standard, both in accomodation, facilities and catering, you find plenty to do onboard, which is a good thing as you will have seen from the itinerary, you spend quite a bit of time on board ship. You should get a good idea of what life at sea is about (if you have not already done so). I would suggest that if you enjoy the experience, you next take a mini cruise on cruise ship. Like the one that you've booked, you can get 2/3/4 night mini cruises from many of the UK ports. If you want more information, please mail me or visit my web site at http://www.southmanchester.gocruise.co.uk


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GoCruise

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Anyone Like Cruising?
19 October 2009, 11:45 AM
meme
Joined 14 Oct 2009
8 posts

thanks for the info. is there a jacuzzi on board .

Anyone Like Cruising?
19 October 2009, 1:25 PM
bennyball
Joined 7 Jun 2009
5 posts

Sorry, not that I'm aware of.


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