Anyone here sailing the Rotterdam in Jan/Feb 2005 10 day So. Carib/Panama Canal????

[FlorenceItaly]

Just curious :).

Marie

[Krazy Kruizers]

:)

No - but if you are thinking about that cruise - you will love it.

We did a 16 day cruise on the Rotterdam that included the Orinoco River.

Loved the cruise and the ship.

:)

[FlorenceItaly]

I am only "slightly" thinking about it, LOL. The solo rate is HIGH...more than I want to pay. On my NE/Canada cruise my solo rate was less than some double occupancy rates. On my upcoming Alaska cruise, my solo rate is only about 110% which is excellent, for Alaska...this one is at least 150% or more......I may watch it for a bit.

Marie

[dluetje1]

We are sailing on 1/5/05. Looking forward to the cruise.

[maril]

Hi There are four of us taking the same trip but over Thanksgiving. We are looking forward to it. This is the second trip on HAL, the first being last year when we went to Alaska.
I will have a trip report for you before you leave, when, in Janauary?
Maril

[jazzsea]

We are sailing January 5, 2005. Really looking forward to it. I can't wait to see a list of the shore excursions, especially the ones that leave from Gatun Lake.

[FlorenceItaly]

Nothing booked yet, but I am looking at the Jan 15 sailing. Jan 5 appears to be pretty full unless that changes after final payment. I am keeping this cruise tucked in the back of my mind.......

Marie

[jazzsea]

January 5 Rotterdam is pretty well sold out. There are no verandah cabins (PH, S, A or B )and only a few inside cabins left. Category C - F has some space. There is a very large group aboard.

[FlorenceItaly]

Carol - Who is the group do you know?

Jan 15 is the more ideal date for me.....also more economical than the 5th. I think the large group has driven the pricing up.

Marie

[jazzsea]

Yes, I know the group. Dixieland Jazz bands. About 850 passengers so far and growing every day. We do one big group a year and this is it. Music, dancing, jam sessions, banjomania.

[FlorenceItaly]

Carol...I have been out of town a few days. It sounds like it is going to be a fabulous cruise...HOW FUN! I have decided to pursue this itinerary at this time, due to other cruises this year...someday...:).

Marie