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Suggestions for any trip around the bottom of S America would be read this amazing review by Miaminice (German guy Oliver) one of my favorite writers.

 

 

 

http://www.travelandcruise.net/travellove_en/Our-Trips/South-America-01/south-america-01.html

 

 

 

My only advice re Macchu Pichu (bucket list item) is-take the escalator!

 

 

 

I loved the Crown Princess and I envy you. We will get to follow Oliver on his trip at some point. That itinerary really appeals to me.

 

 

 

Norris

Thank you, Norris for your excellent feedback. You are generous with your insight and I thank you. I will follow your blog on this site and I will also book that Celebrity transatlantic based on your recommendation. Annette

Ps: maybe one day I will learn how to say something on Cruise Critic!!!

Never too late, Judy!

 

 

 

Welcome.

 

 

 

Norris

Norris, since you are so knowledgeable, we booked a Princess land cruise of Macchu Pichu and a cruise around the cape on the Crown Princess. Do you have any suggestions or worries for that itinerary? Thanks for your help. Annette

Ok, if you are not familiar with my reviews here's how they work (or don't depending on your expectations).

 

 

 

I write chronologically so every day is different and you see the progression of events/ports/excursions.

 

 

 

I photograph every meal that comes our way.

 

 

 

I record sail aways and entering ports.

 

 

 

I visit every room on the ship where I am allowed to be and take photos-most of this is done before the ship is awake. Rooms that I don't use on the ship will be shown in their entirety before moving on to the next. If you were on the Silhouette and saw the guy with the 7 lbs of camera bag on his shoulder before the sun came up-that was me and I probably said hello to you.

 

 

 

Some parts of the ship I visit everyday so that passengers think I work there. I have no qualms about accepting tips if you do.

 

 

 

I record and photograph all our excursions so that others can see what they look like and whether they are worth doing.

 

 

 

I photograph other ships in port as I am a boat nerd and son of a Ship's Captain.

 

 

 

I photograph the ship's art (not the Park West stuff)

 

 

 

I answer everyone who takes the time to respond and answer (and welcome) any questions.

 

 

 

I rely on the excellent notes taken by my constant companion Carol, whom you will meet during this review.

 

 

 

I am fair minded, but critical when I need to be. I defend a Cruise Line's right to make as much money as they can-Capitalism and Competition rule in my book but I am not fond of nickel and diming.

 

 

 

You'll see all this as we progress along this voyage and I hope you'll find the review interesting and informative.

 

 

 

Norris

 

 

 

Hi Norris, I just discovered this review because I am considering my first Celebrity cruise on the Silhouette. I am also a Princess regular. But I need to know now---Do I book on Celebrity?? Yes or no?

Loved your photos. I have never found the tours that they offer on the ship really worth it. Would you be willing to share the tours you took and the ones you really recommend.