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At the moment it looks like you will just have the ocean view cabins no balcony on deck 7 forward… Ivi

I am booked on a 20 nights cruise with Explora next year. I have got a solo friendly deal in a good balcony suite. I will try to post my impressions. Ivi

This has been an incredible day. Cruising the Beagle Channel. It is a beautiful region. I really recommend this itinerary and Azamara is excellent for it. Below a picture of the Garibaldi Glacier. Ivi

Glaciar Garibaldi…

Thanks this all sounds very good 👍 Ivi

Sometimes cruises get removed because they have been chartered. Talking about Azamara ships being chartered, yesterday in Ushuia I was asked if I was on the “swinger ship”. I had no idea what they were talking about. They explained to me that Azamara Pursuit came in the local news of Tierra del Fuego as being a “swinger ship”. Apparently two cruises before mine the ship was chartered. 😳 Ivi

Very well said 👍 it is a weird policy against solo cruisers. Ivi

Here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/02/01/crystal-cruises-relaunches-new-name-look/11161709002/

Good updated Gym Bad: designated areas for solo cruisers. And not the most desirable areas

I am not a fan of designated areas for solo cruisers, which are not midship and which are put together as if someone expects solos remain on their own. Was not NCL which had that concept ? Crystal is not back. The new Crystal with the former 2 Crystal ships is starting to operate. I will wait and see how it develops further with the new Crystal. Ivi

Fortunately Internet is working now. I hope it remains like that. On the mean time I would like to mention that we have two very good Gast lecturers on the ship. Dr. Jean Kenyons, who has given us interesting information on the wildlife of this area. And Dr. Joey Coffey, who gives us insights on the general historical and economic aspects of the countrys we are visiting. I like that both of them visualize their lectures very well and that there are easy to follow. On the fourth floor we find maps and a little information on the ports. Ushuia is very busy today. Many ships visiting. Ivi

Excuse me, I did not get the fascinating part of it 🧐 thanks for the info anyhow Ivi

Terry you bring me to laugh 😂 Ivi

Internet is not working in Ushuia! We are on port not somewhere far away. In Ushuia town every one has got good connection. Let’s hope this will improve later on. Prices for internet are too expensive to just look away. Ivi

Oh this seems exciting. Since at the moment in Ushuia my internet connection is not the best, I will have to wait until I return home for looking at the details. Talking about internet is Crystal going to use Star Link? I remember the internet on the ships was the worst at sea. Ivi

I agree with this Keith. Not Crystal but same feeling… Ivi

On the Pursuit right now. Cabin attendant and Restaurant personnel (waiters and managers) are excellent as always. Captain Michael makes such a good impression! I was even lucky that our tender boat yesterday had Captain Michael bringing us to port. There are apparently many “first time contracts” with Azamara. I have met some who although new, seem to be a good fit for this company. I have met one, who unless she gets a proper training and changes her attitude, she might be better with MSC cruises. Fortunately she just works for shore excursions so I am not booking any on this ship to avoid interacting with her. Ivi

Thanks for your detailed answer. I really hope that your optimism is right, and most important that Azamara continues to offer what we have learned to like with this company. I guess, I am also optimistic because I have booked on board another cruise 😃 Ivi

Are you sure Azamara does not have financial problems? How did the owners finance the new ship Onward? No debts? Actually I am more concerned now about the future of Azamara then when I knew it was the “luxury” daughter from Royal Caribbean. Royal has decided to go for Silversea investing whatever is necessary to make Silversea their “luxury” ships, and sold Azamara. If, on the long run, this is good for Azamara, time will tell. Ivi

Yesterday in Punta del Este. Up to now everything is fine. Ivi

I have also received that email. Ivi

The TV does not show you your account. But you have a couple of news channels and 2 movie channels. Then the usual ship channels for excursions, next cruises and similar. Ivi

I did the test and in my case 30 and 6. On the 5th floor. Ivi

I see… thanks. Ivi

I am experiencing good internet in comparison with previous Azamara cruises. Maybe you will have to ask? I have understood that there are about 470 passengers on board. Ivi