GMoney

This thread has been really educational; thanks for doing it and providing so much detail. I did a land trip to Sydney / NZ Fjordland / Great Barrier Reef last year, and I've often wondered if I would enjoy cruising the same area. I now know that I'd find cruising that itinerary too frustrating; I'd want to be on land in NZ enjoying all the tremendous hiking. But it's great to have options that work for all.

I did a day cruise of the Milford Sound after finishing the 4-day Milford Track hike earlier this year. It was sunny that day, so it's interesting to see it in clouds. I'm guessing Mitre Peak was shrouded and not visible on your trip.

Where'd you leave your luggage when you went to the White cliffs?

Yup, sure does

 

 

Actual cruises - not credits

 

Not to argue, but the 7 or so I have were always given on the basis on credits. To my knowledge, RCI does not track number of cruises.

Are we speaking actual cruises here or cruise credits?

Thanks.

Rick and Deirdra

Credits.

And calling it "crystal" is generous. :rolleyes:

I was in one of these rooms a few months ago, and they're great. Very roomy, especially by Majesty standards. The "obstruction" - if you can even call it that - is minimal; only your view looking down is partially blocked. Your horizontal view isn't obstructed at all. I was in a more aft cabin, so I can't definitively say this is true for all cabins in this category, but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

Well worth it and I wouldn't hesitate booking it again.

it's tough travelling with 3 kids and an 87 year old dad. Catching a flight to London and then taking a taxi to the port with heavy luggage is no joke. It would help if on a 2 week cruise in the Med one could wash some clothes. I don't think anyone likes to wear the same t-shirt twice. We all know how hot it gets in the Med.

Sorry to be blunt, but if it's that big a deal to you, then this question would've been better posed as part of your research prior to you booking.

Day 1 - Vancouver (still planning)

Day 2 - Vancouver (still planning)

Day 3 - Set sail from Vancouver

Day 4 - Ketchikan / Hike Deer Mountain

Day 5 - Juneau / Whale Watching with Harv & Marv, hike Mendenhall

Day 6 - Skagway / Hike to Upper Dewey Lake

Day 7 - Icy Strait / 2 Whale Watching tours with FISHES

Day 8 - Hubbard

Day 9 - Disembark in Seward / NW Fjords Boat Tour

Day 10 - Seward / Kayak Aialik Bay w/Liquid Adventures

Day 11 - Hike Harding Icefield Trail @ Exit Glacier. Train to ANC.

Day 12 - Still Planning

Day 13 - Still Planning

Day 14 - Denali: Shuttle bus to Fish Creek & Hiking

Day 15 - Denali: Shuttle bus to Fish Creek & Hiking

Day 16 - Denali: Shuttle bus to Fish Creek & Hiking

Patrick,

Amadeus still isn't showing their Egypt cruises; but if you go to the Amadeus website and pull down their eBrochures, you will find info on their Egypt itieraries.

I found it - thank you!

Hi G Money,

We did the Danube cruise 2 years ago on the Amadeus Symphony. It was quite a difference from the usual ocean cruise but we liked the fact that we were "up close and personal" with all the towns along the way, you usually dock right in town and just have to step off the boat. Tours were small and several cuts above the usual "cattle call" cruise line tour. Guides were excellent. We will do another riverboat cruise for sure. Be sure to go to the opera in Vienna and Budapest. The Statsoper in Vienna was Grand but the opera house in Budapest was grander. I hope you are lucky enough to be entertained on board bu the Aphrodites in Bratslava. A really pleasant surprise. Most entertainment was not great. They were world class entertainers and not hard on the eyes, for sure.

Have fun!

Jim

Jim - Really glad to hear this. I will be sure to check it out further. If it doesn't work out for Egypt, then maybe somewhere else!

Patrick,

Now that is strange. It isn't there. They just changed ships to the Sun Goddess and it is possible that they are redoing that section of the website. Here is a link to the Egypt page, but when you click on the actual tour, there is an error. http://www.amadeuswaterways.com/destinations.asp?dest=egypt

 

This cruise was made through a group tour operator that we met on a British Isles/Norwegian Fjords cruise. They did book it directly through Amadeus. I did just book a Danube Cruise directly through Amadeus a couple weeks ago. am sure the site will be back up again for Egypt.

Thanks for the info. I will do some more hunting. This looks like a good option. I will be interested to hear how your Danube cruise goes.

We are going on Amadeus on Sep 9. Can't wait!

Mike - When I go to Amadeus' website, I don't see Egypt cruises listed. Any idea why? Also, did you book directly with them or thru a TA? Thanks.

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I just want to say I really appreciate the original post. I use it all the time, esp because I can't seem to find similar data on HAL's website. Thanks for taking the time!

ear plugs...

For those of us who enjoy the Elemis products that Steiner uses and sells in RCI shipboard spas, some of their products are now available in some Nordstroms stores and at www.nordstrombeauty.com.

Of course you can get items taxfree on board, and there is always www.timetospa.com, which is the official site for Elemis, La Theremie and other Steiner products...

http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6005024/0~2377897~2383939~6005024?origin=2383938_Select+a+Skincare+Brand2383938

We like the butter so much it's a running joke in the family. I believe on most cruises it is French.