British Isles Explorer cruise

We're trying to decide on our next cruise and are looking at the British Isles Explorer. We'd appreciate any information from folks who've been on this one. (or the Australia/New Zealand one). So many choices!!!

I think you will find the first Australia - New Zealand cruise is in December 2018. The World Cruise visited both countries recently so you may pick up some information from the world cruise thread. But yes, so many tempting itineraries to choose from.

I believe that both of these are new itineraries and have yet to be sailed.

Thank you both! I didn't even think about these two cruises being brand new!

I think you will find the first Australia - New Zealand cruise is in December 2018. The World Cruise visited both countries recently so you may pick up some information from the world cruise thread. But yes, so many tempting itineraries to choose from.

We sail on the British Isles Explorer Aug 25th (after our Edinburgh extension). The NZ/Australia was booked for 2019 so we have booked for March 2020. Can't wait for both!

We booked the British Isles cruise for July 14, 2019 and even splurged for a PV2 (I think we'll enjoy the extra space for a 2-week cruise). Getting ready for our Empire of the Mediterranean next month and then the Eastern Seaboard in October. (oh well, the grandkids don't really need an inheritance, right??)

We booked the British Isles cruise for July 14, 2019 and even splurged for a PV2 (I think we'll enjoy the extra space for a 2-week cruise). Getting ready for our Empire of the Mediterranean next month and then the Eastern Seaboard in October. (oh well, the grandkids don't really need an inheritance, right??)

The technical term for this is "ski."

The technical term for this is "ski."

Hmmm, most of the phrases I come up with for "ski" shouldn't be printed here, so what does this technical term mean??

Hmmm, most of the phrases I come up with for "ski" shouldn't be printed here, so what does this technical term mean??

Spending the Kids Inheritance :')

Spending the Kids Inheritance :')

lol That's great--haven't heard that one before. And I'm loving these ski trips

We sail on the British Isles Explorer Aug 25th (after our Edinburgh extension). The NZ/Australia was booked for 2019 so we have booked for March 2020. Can't wait for both!

We also booked the Australia/New Zealand for March 2020. We leave on British Isles Explorer May 4, 2018. Can't wait either!

We also booked the Australia/New Zealand for March 2020. We leave on British Isles Explorer May 4, 2018. Can't wait either!

mathtutor101: How was your May 4 cruise? My husband and I have just started looking at the British Isles Explorer.

mathtutor101: How was your May 4 cruise? My husband and I have just started looking at the British Isles Explorer.

Here is an answer from the Roll Call for this cruise:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=56273266&postcount=96

Thank you!!

Has anyone done the post or pre-extension in Edinburgh? We want to book a tour to Stirling Castle but do not know what the timeframe would be as I know there are 4 tours included in the extension. Thanks so much, would appreciate it.

Has anyone done the post or pre-extension in Edinburgh? We want to book a tour to Stirling Castle but do not know what the timeframe would be as I know there are 4 tours included in the extension. Thanks so much, would appreciate it.

Not sure about tours, but Edinburgh to Stirling is only about 40 miles by road. Once out of Edinburgh it is motorway most of the way. If hiring a car, stick to the speed limits as speed cameras abound.

You can also get frequent direct trains from Edinburgh Waverley, taking probably less than an hour.

I did email Viking and she explained the 3 nights and 4 tours. She doesn't know if admission to Edinburgh Castle is included but is to get back to us.

I did email Viking and she explained the 3 nights and 4 tours. She doesn't know if admission to Edinburgh Castle is included but is to get back to us.

Viking did get back to us and admission to Edinburgh Castle is included. This is referring to pre-extension included Edinburgh tours.