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Itinerary/Ship opinion needed/Iceland/Norway
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea
Thanks, I have seen and heard this but will keep my options and mind open. I think that is all I can do. Natalie -
Itinerary/Ship opinion needed/Iceland/Norway
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea
Thank you! I appreciate your input. I am leaning towards the Star itinerary because I definitely have more interest in Norway. However I am only able to do this on Norwegian because I have cruise credit with them. I know other cruise lines have very good itineraries. And maybe someday I will get to go on them. Thanks again. -
Itinerary/Ship opinion needed/Iceland/Norway
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea
Actually this wasn't negative at all. It is probably what is pushing me to pick that itinerary. I have ancestral roots and am of Sami/Indigenous peoples so this is part of why I want to visit that part of Norway. Thank you for your honesty. I really appreciate it! Natalie -
Itinerary/Ship opinion needed/Iceland/Norway
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea
Oh this is very helpful. One of the reasons I am sticking with Norway and Iceland itineraries because unfortunately I also read how many ports were skipped due to weather etc in Greenland. While I would love to visit those and do one of those itineraries I prefer Norway. I hope the Star doesn't have any issues. I will be actively watching the roll calls this upcoming year. Thanks again, Natalie -
Itinerary/Ship opinion needed/Iceland/Norway
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea
Thanks! Those are good points. I am leaning towards the Northern Norway also because of my ancestral roots in that part of the world. I think the price point of being in London would add up too. But I am currently really just researching the ports and comparing them. I know I would definitely wish I could see Flam but the North Cape also would be bucket list worthy. So many decisions. Thanks again for your input. Natalie -
Hi! So I am researching and trying to come up with the best itinerary and ship for my solo 45th birthday in June of 2025. I am limited to NCL because I have credit there. The ships are Prima and Star. I am okay with smaller ships and I have heard mixed reviews on the Prima. But do like the Itinerary. Here are the 2 I am looking at. Thanks! Prima- June 12-22 Reykjavik Iceland Isafjordur Iceland Akureyri Iceland Alesund Norway Flåm Norway Bergen Norway Amsterdam Netherlands Brussels / Bruges (Zeebrugge) Belgium London (Southampton) United Kingdom Star June 9-20 Tromsø Norway Leknes (Lofoten Islands) Norway Alta Norway Hammerfest Norway Honningsvåg Norway Longyearbyen (Spitzbergen) Norway Akureyri Iceland Isafjordur Iceland Reykjavik Iceland I have read about these ports etc and definitely know there are definitely positives and negatives to both. But just want some honest feedback for a solo traveler. I also live on the east coast of the United States so I am okay with travel. Natalie
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Here is another article. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/greece-wildfires-corfu-rhodes-map-b2380791.html by Maryam Zakir-Hussain
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Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
Yeah I would love to stay there. But there are a couple near it that are more affordable and have good reviews. So I might look into them. I appreciate the help though. -
Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
So do you have any good recommendations for mid priced hotels in Athens? I am fine getting around via Metro etc. I have traveled all over and take all kinds of transit. Thanks! -
Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
Okay I’m finding some on some other sites. I’m glad. And it’s on the one where I can reserve now and pay later. -
Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
Okay thank you! There are only 2 excursions for Izmir. One is a good one and the other is a wine tasting at a boutique hotel/winery. While that sounds wonderful. I would prefer to go to Ephesus. -
Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for a tour from Izmir? Because I’m not finding any and the ones on other sites are private tours and as a solo traveler it’s hard to find something for 1 person. -
Solo trip July 2024 NCL Getaway- Excursion ideas
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Greece Ports
Thank you! This is extremely helpful. Do you recommend any of my other ports to do on my own. I know I will do Paros and Rhodes for sure on my own. Thanks! -
Hi! I just booked a cruise for July 4-14 2024. This is the itinerary: I plan to arrive July 1 and spend a couple days exploring Athens on my own. I have a couple choices for hotels that I am debating on- Attalos Hote, Gaia Athens or The Adrian Hotel. But if anyone has recommendations for a solo traveler let me know. I have read this board thoroughly but I am on a budget and the ones I see that are mentioned are out of my league. I also love wine and history so most of my excursions plan to be that. July 4- Dep Athens 5PM July 5- Thessaloniki 8:15-4pm- Vergina excursion July 6- Izmir/Ephesus- 7am-4pm- Find a tour to Ephesus-none are listed on the NCL website. July 7-8 Istanbul 10am- overnight to 4pm - On my own July 9- Mykonos-11-8 Delos July 10- Paros- 8am-6pm- on my own July 11-Crete- 8am-6pm- Knossos and maybe on my own July 12- Rhodes- 8-6 -On my own July 13- Santorini- 8am-9:30pm - Ancient Akrotiri and Wine tasting July Athens 7am Let me know anything and everything! I am very excited about this trip! Natalie
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Thanks. I am definitely not interested in the big ships from Seattle. I don’t like the port times or the idea to see Alaska in a large ship. So I’m definitely leaning towards Princess. Thanks though.
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This is why I think that 2024 14 day one would be great! And I have almost 1.5 years to plan and save! I really want to do the Adventurebound excursion! It seems amazing!
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I really want to but wish it was in 2024. Not sure if I can pull it off but I might try!
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Solo trip and need thoughts on my itinerary options
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Princess Cruises
Thank you! I’m similar and am excited to plan this! And I’m doing this for me. But I do like to see what others say. Just to get ideas. -
Solo trip and need thoughts on my itinerary options
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Princess Cruises
Thanks! I appreciate your input. That is definitely a good idea. -
Solo trip and need thoughts on my itinerary options
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Princess Cruises
This is something I was thinking about too. Thanks. Time to look more! Heck this is part of the fun to research what kind of trip I want to take! -
Solo trip and need thoughts on my itinerary options
Nataliea621 replied to Nataliea621's topic in Princess Cruises
Thanks for the advice. I would share the itineraries but I’m on my mobile and it’s kind of a pain. I don’t see any roll calls yet since it’s so far in advance but thanks! I’m also fine meeting people anywhere etc. natalie -
Okay so i have made it between 2 choices. 1. The 14 day Grand Voyage of the Glaciers June 22 2024 on the Sapphire Princess 2. Same cruise on the 22nd but instead of the 14 day I will do off the Beaten Track cruise tour. Anyone do these and have thoughts on them as a solo traveler?
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Yes it is. The sapphire princess in June of 2024 so gives me a lot of time to plan and save.
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Okay so it’s between the 2 week cruise I shared or the same cruise with a land tour. It’s the off the beaten path land tour. Sat, 06/22/24 Vancouver, Canada View general port information – 4:00pm Sun, 06/23/24 At Sea Mon, 06/24/24 Ketchikan, Alaska 6:00am – 2:00pm Tue, 06/25/24 Juneau, Alaska 8:00am – 9:00pm Wed, 06/26/24 Skagway, Alaska 7:00am – 8:30pm Thu, 06/27/24 Glacier Bay National Park (scenic Cruising), Alaska Scenic Cruising 6:00am – 3:00pm Fri, 06/28/24 College Fjord (scenic Cruising), Alaska Scenic Cruising 6:00pm – 8:30pm Sat, 06/29/24 Anchorage (whittier), Alaska View general port information 12:30am Sat, 06/29/24 Whittier +View Details Sat, 06/29/24 Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Sun, 06/30/24 Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Sun, 06/30/24 Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Mon, 07/01/24 Mt. Mckinley Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Mon, 07/01/24 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Tue, 07/02/24 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Wed, 07/03/24 Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge +View Details Wed, 07/03/24 Fairbanks +View Details Thu, 07/04/24 Fairbanks +View Details
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