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Marella Voyager around the Canaries in March. I would say this'll be our last Marella cruise for a while. We like the Canaries around that time for a cruise, but have MSC Fantasia Yacht Club booked for March 27. We've a bit of a soft spot for Marella as it was the first cruise line we sailed with.
Then Queen Mary 2 in May 26 to the Fjords.
Then Queen Victoria in September 26 around the Med. Doing Britannia Club on that one.
Then Queen Mary 2 in May 26 to the Fjords.
Then Queen Victoria in September 26 around the Med. Doing Britannia Club on that one.
We’re booked on Westerdam (Holland America) in March doing a 14 tour off Japan., so if anyone has done something similar it would great to hear any tips and suggestions.
We’re also doing northern Norway in October on Aurora - hoping to see the Northen Lights whilst we’re up there 🤞
We’re also doing northern Norway in October on Aurora - hoping to see the Northen Lights whilst we’re up there 🤞
Antony Moxey said:
Mid/late March we re on the P&O Aurora to the top of Norway to (hopefully) see the Northern Lights. We re both 60 in 2026 so this is our big present to each other. We ve never been on a cruise before so are completely in the dark as to how it all works.
we did one last year and can heartily recommend the Husky ride/experience (I don't particularly like dogs and thought this was brilliant)DodgyGeezer said:
Antony Moxey said:
Mid/late March we re on the P&O Aurora to the top of Norway to (hopefully) see the Northern Lights. We re both 60 in 2026 so this is our big present to each other. We ve never been on a cruise before so are completely in the dark as to how it all works.
we did one last year and can heartily recommend the Husky ride/experience (I don't particularly like dogs and thought this was brilliant)Antony Moxey said:
DodgyGeezer said:
Antony Moxey said:
Mid/late March we re on the P&O Aurora to the top of Norway to (hopefully) see the Northern Lights. We re both 60 in 2026 so this is our big present to each other. We ve never been on a cruise before so are completely in the dark as to how it all works.
we did one last year and can heartily recommend the Husky ride/experience (I don't particularly like dogs and thought this was brilliant)The reindeer were ok too.
it may sound obvious but... we found it to be quite a cold ship. Several of the doors didn't close properly (including one leading to the buffet - it was so bad it had to be permanently closed whilst oop t'north)
Trevor555 said:
Our bookings for 2026 so far
March 23rd Sky Princess for 7 nights Spain/France £549pp
May 19th Enchanted Princess for 14 nights Greece, Croatia, Montenegro,Italy,Turkey £1099pp
December 5th P&O Iona for 14 nights Canary Islands £742pp
Still deciding about an August one.
We are booked on the Iona 5th Dec too, got it for £650pp (inside cabin) when an offer popped up a few months back, bargain really.March 23rd Sky Princess for 7 nights Spain/France £549pp
May 19th Enchanted Princess for 14 nights Greece, Croatia, Montenegro,Italy,Turkey £1099pp
December 5th P&O Iona for 14 nights Canary Islands £742pp
Still deciding about an August one.
ecsrobin said:
Good work.
We have Scarlett lady in February out of Miami for 5 nights then Star princess for 7 nights back to back.
Then Christmas and new year Iona to Canary Islands with new year in Lisbon.
We were on Scarlett Lady last year, now we're seriously looking at Virgin again for Autumn 2026 for one of their Eastern Mediterranean cruises. I think there's one from Greece to Barcelona we like the look of. We have Scarlett lady in February out of Miami for 5 nights then Star princess for 7 nights back to back.
Then Christmas and new year Iona to Canary Islands with new year in Lisbon.
Any good places to start for river cruises in Europe. My wife wants to take her 85 year old mother next year…..probably May or June ? They have a brochure from Riviera Travel River Cruise Collection. They would be looking to fly to a local airport and transfer rather than Eurostar into Europe.
Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
Steve Campbell said:
Any good places to start for river cruises in Europe. My wife wants to take her 85 year old mother next year…..probably May or June ? They have a brochure from Riviera Travel River Cruise Collection. They would be looking to fly to a local airport and transfer rather than Eurostar into Europe.
Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
without wishing to sound rude SAGA do seem to have a good (if rather expensive) reputation, including insurance IIRC...Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
Steve Campbell said:
Any good places to start for river cruises in Europe. My wife wants to take her 85 year old mother next year…..probably May or June ? They have a brochure from Riviera Travel River Cruise Collection. They would be looking to fly to a local airport and transfer rather than Eurostar into Europe.
Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
The danube area between Vienna and Budapest can be brutally hot in June, if thats where they are considering. Potentially too hot for someone in their late 80s.Any websites or companies preferred or advice for them ?
No experience of river cruising but Viking and TUI are key players.
Edited by superpp on Wednesday 13th August 10:08
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