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Hi Jacqui,So, we are nearly a week returned from our cruise on the Rhine onboard the beautiful MS Amacello and I just wanted to write to tell you a little of our experiences from the week. My husband and I travelled with my 82 year old grandmother who is almost (or so we thought!) entirely wheelcha....
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This was our first time booking a cruise through The Luxury Cruise Company and we will never go elsewhere now! The booking process is part of the holiday and Janet soon tuned into what we liked and all the arrangements were perfect. Why bother to book everything independently when someone will do ex....
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Riches of the Mekong River Cruise AMAwaterways So, holiday photos uploaded, I can honestly say that it is a delight reviewing them. On the whole, the trip was a wonderful experience. One thing that you can never arrange is your travelling companions and I think we were particularly luc....
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We are back from our Egyptian Nile cruise & we are DELIGHTED ! You never know what God (or a fate) prepared for you - in our case to start with it looked as a small disaster when I have booked by mistakeour Oberoi Zahra suite cruise a year forward - for 2011 instead for 2010- to celebrate our 35....
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We both thoroughly enjoyed Oceania Marina. The ship was really lovely, chic and filled with some very nice artwork and furnishings. We liked the stateroom with balcony very much and found the furnishings and colours in very good taste. All the crew including those who cleaned the public areas were ....
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How do you define luxury? Certainly it is different things to different people. We are experienced cruisers with 20+ cruises under our belts, but this was our first experience of Regent or any of the so-called "6 star" cruise-lines. We have been to many cruise shows and heard all the claims - ....
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Bert Hyett reviews Azamara Journey on a weeklong voyage around the islands of the Mediterranean. "Bingo!" It was my first afternoon aboard Azamara Journey and I'd won the top prize in a game of bingo - an immediate upgrade from my Club Veranda Stateroom to a Club World Owners Suite, the highest cat....
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Queen Mary 2- 8th December - ‘A Taste of France' Let us set out my terms of reference first. This review has been written by a frequent Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruiser for similar RCI & CC cruisers and it is against those lines that most comparisons will be made. These notes were ma....
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We arrived at the Queen Elizabeth terminal in Southamton for check in - everybody was dressed to the nines and looked so elegant! We had cruised a few times with Cunard and wore our gold loyalty badges with pride. It was a treat to board this magnificent ship for the first time and as we explored th....
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Boarding this luxury lady at Sydney and cruising to Dubai was one of the highlights of my life. Her sister ship the Queen Elizabeth docked at Sydney harbour on the day that we set sail, and amidst the fireworks and celebrations, thousands of people came to cheer and wish us well on our journey of a ....
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My wife decided some time ago that to celebrate, or perhaps forget a "landmark" birthday, an adventure cruise involving icebergs and glaciers, would be just the job. This being completely pre-Attenborough Frozen Planet meant some research was in order! Was it to be Arctic and Polar Bears, or Antarct....
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I’ve cruised the Caribbean, The Baltic and the Med With P&O and Olsen - I think a lot of Fred Olsen. But when I opt for luxury And want a special cruise Cunard’s the only option I always have to choose. I really loved my voyage On the gracious QM2, My cabin was superlative- Great....
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In August of 2010, my family and I boarded the Queen Mary 2 to cruise to Hamburg. After a long year, my family was eager to go from New York to Germany on the QM2. When we arrived in Brooklyn, we got out of the car and unloaded our bags from the trunk. There was somebody there to take our bag....
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Hello Tony - we are back from our Egyptian Nile river cruise with Oberoi & we are DELIGHTED! You never know what God (or a fate) prepared for you - in our case to start with it looked as a small disaster when I have booked by mistake our Oberoi Zahra suite cruise a year forward - for....
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This was our second cruise with Thomson, after spending a week on the Dream last year, and to be fair they had a lot to live up to. Last years trip with the Dream was outstanding. The usual travel shenanigans aside the flight, transfers and check in ran smoothly and we soon arrived at our cabin. Th....
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We really enjoyed our cruise to the Greek islands onboard Queen Victoria, and it was a wonderful itinerary helped by lovely weather. I am not quite sure why we had not been there before and it is certainly a trip we would be happy to repeat. The Titan flight out was excellent. Certainly the w....
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From the day we booked our tranatlantic crossing to the day we flew home from JFK airport everything was first class. Before we departed our tickets etc. arrived in the most impressive box with everything in there that we could possibly need. The embarkation at southampton was smooth and sleek and....
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The trip was wonderful, cannot say enough about AMA Waterways. Accommodations were excellent on board, staff could not have been better and the food was gourmet. I would highly recommend this line and especially the trip down the Rhine, which was beautiful in October. I may never sail on a large ....
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In recent times we have cruised on Seabourn and Crystal ships which we have found to be excellent in most respects although possibly a little expensive. The Oceania Marina took us by surprise, with its ambience and quality of food and service. We had an excellent suite on deck 10 with lots of room ....
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Cunard is just the best we have been on two previous cruises and will be going on the 3 rd on the QM2 in February 2012. We never had any hiccups everything went smoothly. When you eat, you can have the best, when entertained it is the best when sleeping it is on the best bed between the best sheet....
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My husband andI celebrated our Diamond Anniversary with our dream holiday. A land tour and cruise in Alaska, by coincidence on the Diamond Princess. This is a wonderful holiday, which we highly recommend. The 4 day land tour, excellent and every detail attended to with efficency, friendliness and....
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Hi Janet, A promised I wanted to give you our feedback on the Marina and our cruise which ended just one week ago: The ship - fabulous. We loved stateroom 8001 which gave us a fantastic view. Fortunately, the sea was very calm. Not sure if it would have been such a good choice in bad we....
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It was 2004 when we cruise from Cale Town to Southampton The entertainment was fantastic 10/10 rate Ojr thoughts were excellent our type of entertainment. Lots of beautiful and thoughtful memories. The public space was very attractive and to our liking. Shore excursions was one of kind very g....
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well! where do i start!! check in at mayflower was quick with no problems we arrived at midday with a queue already fairly long,considering there was no priority check in for the 800+ goldies it was quick with plenty of desks. straight onto Oriana, up to the conservatory for a snack and a stro....
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My first Celebrity cruise and I chose the ’Solstice’ for a Mediterranean cruise in June sailing from Barcelona. I found the ship very comfortable, no huge open spaces and lots of small quiet areas to sit so the ship never felt as full as it actually was. The cabins were a little larger ....
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When I met my partner (now husband), Andy I was totally against cruises! I was adamant Id never try it because all I could picture was the disaster of Titanic sinking or I’d be picturing us being sea sick the entire holiday! How wrong I was!! One day I made a life changing decision, to try a ....
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The carnival magic certainly lives up to its name, launched earlier this year and almost completeed her inaugral cruises throughout the Med before sailing away to the USA. We flew from Barcelona for a 12 night cruise visiting Monaco, France, Italy, Sicily, and Croatia taking in the beautiful sights ....
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Black Sea cruise for 1 week, from Istanbul. Wonderful holiday - cultural, last word in comfort, and very friendly. A smaller ship, so able to visit more ports. Fine food (of course) and also fine wines with each meal. Excellent value for all provided. Informative but entertaining lectures helped....
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We had never thought cruising was for us, we like to be on our own in the middle of nowhere, with no -one around us. My husband had emergency heart surgery at the end of 2010,he went for his 6 week check was given the all clear. The same day we saw a Caribean 14 day cruise advertised in a January s....
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Reflections on our Regent Seven Seas Voyager cruise from Southampton to Monte Carlo When our cruise ended in Monte Carlo, the dozen of us taking the TGV home were off the ship by 8am and on our way by coach to Nice to catch the train to Lille and the Eurostar home. The train was routed via Marseill....
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Norwegian Fjord Voyage – Azamara Journey 7th August 2011 This was an “extra” cruise to celebrate my 70th birthday, and boy, what a celebration !! I know the wine with lunch and dinner is included, but the welcome on-board with a REALLY free glass of champagne is a great start to t....
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This was our third time on Azura and the entertainment was not up to standard, when are they going to change their shows? We had never heard of any of the entertainers and the guest speaker was Dev’s wife on Coronation Street, who want’s to hear her? Apart from this the service was excel....
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Cruising from South Africa is an expensive experience, but after celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary last year on the Mediterranean (maiden voyage), my wife and I have booked a cruise to take our daughters and son-in-laws (and very new grandson) on holiday of a lifetime on the Celebrity Equinox....
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There was a VIP feeling throughout the whole Regent Seven Seas cruise we took in June 2011. We were offered cold towels, sparkling champagne and even piped aboard. Nothing was too much trouble, from reprinting our tour tickets which accidentally fell down the sofa! We turned up for dinner after the ....
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The "journey" across the pond on Queen Mary 2 was fantastic! From start to finish, servce from Cunard is second to none. Food and entertainment were fantastic and the cabin facilities and cleanliness were great too. All the staff managed to serve guests with a smile, and, although no ports of c....
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One worders really can sum up the cruise like Awesome, Brilliant, Fantastic, Amazing, and Excellent! We have recently returned from our Cruise on 17th August 2011 and counting down the days to the next one!!! Thank you to Captain Ian Hutley & his team on the Queen Victoria on her “Adri....
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JUST ARRIVED BACK FROM A 5 DAY CRUISE ON THE QUEEN ELIZABETH. THIS SHIP HAS VERY HIGH STANDARDS. THE FOOD, ACCOMODATION AND ENTERTAINMENT WERE EXCELLENT, I CAN NOT FAULT ANYTHING ON THIS SHIP, THE STAFF ARE AMAZING ALWAYS THERE TO ASSIST YOU AND THE WHOLE SHIP IS SPOTLESS. THE FOOD WAS VERY HOT A....
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There are not enough words to describe the satisfaction i felt after two cruises on the Queen Elizabeth.Everything was perfect, Everything was beautiful, Everything was better than had been described, The unique experience in Travemunde in early June (maiden v....
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This cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam with extensions to Prague and Paris was the BEST EVER holiday I have ever had. Everything was ’spot on’; from the staff, food, restaurants cabins, entertainment, tours, arrivals and departures, local guides, tour directors. Soo professional! I will ....
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Regent Seven Seas Voyager is lovely! I thought it may be a bit too sophisticated for us but what it really majors on is charming informality. The staff act like they know you personally and, yes, they really do remember what you like to drink! We had the lowest grade cabin but it was perfect - roomy....
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Hello Catherine. I am so glad you got in touch. I emailed twice last week to say many thanks for the wine. It was a nice surprise. Once again, many thanks for all your help. The cruise was great ( not sure about Murmansk!) and everything went according to plan. The onboard credit was great thank ....
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My wife and I travelled on Marina in July 2011 to Norway , Iceland , Belfast , Isle of Man , and the Shetlands and Faroes. This was our 29th cruise, and 12th cruise line, but our first on Oceania. We were attracted by the fantastic itinerary and the chance to try a brand new ship at a very reasonab....
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I had the dubious pleasure of cruising on the Rhine aboard the A Rosa Aqua from the 6th Aug. 2011 to 13th Aug.2011. When purchasing the cruise we were under the impression the cruise would be bi-lingual.My friend and I are Irish. You can imagine our surprise when told that there would bre no announc....
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We have both been very impressed with the overall handling of our booking by the Luxury Cruise Company and in particular with your assistance and management of our telephone enquiries at the outset and also in the lead up to the cruise itself, and are very happy to provide you with the following out....
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My holiday on the cruise ship Nautica was the best holiday and cruise I have ever had. The Ship was elegant,cabins with plenty of room,Lovely beds.Crew very helpful and the food was excellent. I would love to have another cruise on the Nautica.
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Baltic CruisePre and Post Cruise PointsIf EMBARKATION is in a foreign port , we firmly believe that you should/must arrive a day earlier.Embarkation starts at 12 noon and flight delays can make it extremely tight to make the 4.00 p.m. deadline. We spoke to a couple who had travelled with SAS( the fl....
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We have just returned from a great 12 day cruise on the Holland America Line ms Nieuw Amsterdam. The Itinerary was superb and very interesting. The ship had classic designs, and the flower arrangements in all the main areas were always changed frequently and absolutely beautiful. We both enjoyed lo....
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The MS Europa experience is relaxed and contemporary, as the ship has a welcoming feel and a sense of grandeur. Most of Europa's crew are bi-lingual younger staff from Germany, however on international sailings everything is in English and German. Public rooms include the Clipper Bar, with ....
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What a way to travel ! Queen Elizabeth excelled in every way . The inside cabins were spacious & the bed so comfortable that I slept like a baby each night. I was worried about travelling without my husband who had sadly died 6 months earlier. Any sole traveller need not be worried because it ....
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Pam Carstairs 21 May 2010 Hi Janet, Thank you so much for the gift of Champagne both on the ship and when we arrived home. We had a wonderful trip on APT River Cruises and a wonderful anniversary. On the actual evening the ship cruised up and down between the fairy lit bridges of Budapest and ....
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Many thanks for the very kind gift of bottle of champagne received today. Very much appreciated. We very much enjoyed the cruise on the Ventura and on the whole it went well. The food onboard was absolutely excellent and I had no problem with getting gluten-free meals on the ship. The head waiter lo....
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Queen Victoria was to be our floating palace for 16 days. We flew to LA and stayed in a Hotel for the night getting onboard was fairly easy however we had to arrange our own tranfers to the ship something I would expect to be included on all cruises. Queen Victoria is Grand and oppulent the entertai....
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It isn't so easy, in fact its quite hard, Planning a trip from your own back yard. Timetables, transfers somewhere to stay, Is it worth all this trouble, going away? But this year we'd do it, we wouldn't just talk, Off to the New World ! We'll visit New York We looked at the brochures, and the....
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I booked this cruise to celebrate our Wedding Aniversary and my husbands 60th Birthday, It was his first cruise and my first with Cunard. We found this ship to be as beautiful as we expected. Unfortnately for us the Britannia was the first disappointment. The staff there on the first night were dis....
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Here is a quick overview of my recent trip with boutique River Cruise Company APT. I was lucky enough to sample a four night Danube river cruise from Vienna to Nuremburg onboard the AmaDante which was launched in 2008. I had a fantastic trip with APT and would recommend them highly to people who lik....
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We have been lucky enough to go on about eight or nine cruises. These have been with different companies, different ships. The one we enjoyed the most by far, was our journey to the Antarctic. We went in November 2007. Our flight took us to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This itself was a wonderful coupl....
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Voyages to AntiquityAegean Odyssey4-night sampler cruiseMay 22 to May 26 Piraeus, Nafplion, Day at Sea, Taormina, Syracuse Voyages to Antiquity is a relatively new cruise line, (the first cruise departed on May 4th, 2010) and was founded by cruise-veteran Gerry Herrod. Currently there is one ship ....
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OCEANIA MARINA by Jacqui Ridler The brand new from Oceania Cruises is a comfortable mid size, sophisticated, elegant and beautiful upper premium ship with special touches everywhere. She has a country club casual ambiance and a personalized service that makes you feel like an individual. Ther....
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Had a fantastic experience, all staff were amazing and there to meet every need. The waiting staff were especially efficient. However, the highlight of the whole cruise was the entertainment to suit all needs. Also the facilities on board were exceptional.
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The flight arrangements worked like clockwork and all the transfers were successful - in massive, gas-guzzling (and very luxurious) vehicles. Check in at Miami Port was quick and very efficient: The lady who checked us in wanted to know all about the Royal Wedding arrangements! The Celebrity Eclips....
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I didn’t know what to expect with this cruise as I’d never had a holiday like it before but i was pleasantly surprised. The staff were very courteous and polite from the moment we stepped on board and we felt really at ease. I never thought the ship would have so much to do either ....
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Our previous experience of cruising was on large ships so it was a welcome surprise to be treated as an individual and be given friendly and personal attention. We took the cruise from Hong Kong to Dubai and could not believe how smooth embarkation was. No queues and virtually straight into the sta....
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My husband and I had a wonderful first cruise on Queen Mary 2. We felt so excited, and as a first cruise, we couldn’t have chosen a better ship. It really didn’t matter where we were going to sail . With such a large vessel it was easy to find quiet areas, especially the Winter Garden, ....
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Star Clipper Southern Cyclades 14th-21st August 2010 First Impressions: Each guest was personally greeted by the Captain and Engineer at the top of the gangway, swiftly followed by complimentary drinks and nibbles. Star Clipper is a lovely traditional sailing ship, lots of wood, brass and deep blu....
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Luxury, relaxation and a wonderful time spent aboard one of the most delightful places to spend a holiday. Waited on hand and foot, kept busy and pampered, we whiled our way between banquets and buffets, champagne and shore. It was everything we had ever wanted and a lot more besides.
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A year ago today I handed in my thesis at Kingston University and headed straight to Gatwick to fly to Barbados. Yes, I know a bit old to be completing a degree but hey, you’re only old once! In Barbados I relaxed at the Sugar Cane Club for a couple of days before joining the Royal Clipper at....
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Magna Carta March 16th-17th - Review by Jacqui Ridler Kat Kayleigh - Hostess and guide Richard Esdale - presenter Dominic - half owner and captain Derek Banks - MD European Waterways I arrived by train and stepped out of the station to see Windsor Castle on my left and the luxury barge hote....
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it was fab. my family had a very fun time. it was amazing but funny as my brother stripped in the pool and bursted into someones room whilst they were getting changed. now he’s older we want to go again we are now poor with no money except to buy food and clothes and pay rent & bills and g....
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Sorry we have not got back to you sooner concerning our opinion of the Cruise - Barbados to Los Angeles - that we took with Silversea in November 2010. First of all we did very much appreciate the excellent service we had from you and your company and we would like to thank you, somewhat belated....
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Valerie Blondeau was delighted to be one of only 440 guests personally invited for the shake-down voyage of Marina, here is what she found. View an Oceania Marina video Marina is the first purpose built ship for Oceania Cruises, and will proudly take her place alongside, Insignia, Nau....
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This was our second time on the Celebrity Eclipse having been on the 4 Night mini cruise to Cork in Ireland at the end of April.We decided to book the 21st August Mediterranean sailing onboard the Eclipse after a truly memorable time back in April.We arrived in Southampton the night before our cruis....
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This was our first cruise and everything exceeded our expectations. A very enjoyable experience.
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Boarding the magnificent Queen Mary 2 at Southampton is an experience of which I, as a cruise convert, never tire. My friend Anne MacAlister and I were invited on to the world's largest, most luxurious liner - a trip organised as always by The Luxury Cruise Company - as guests of retiring Captain N....
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Boarded Queen Victoria at Southampton and set sail for ’xmas markets 2009’. First port of call ,on sunday, was Stavanger Norway. pretty place but like the rest of Norway it was shut on sunday. Still we did see some shop fronts and a childrens park made from oil well drilling gear. (Poor....
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My husband Roger, daughter Jayda, and myself Anne, would like to thank you so much for the opportunity to experience a wonderful Cruise Holiday. From the time we left home the exciting journey had began. It was a beautiful hot day when we left for the airport, even leaving late didn't seem to put u....
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It was lovely to be able to drive to Southampton to board the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Eclipse, without the fuss of airports, walk up the covered ramp and be greeted with a glass of Champagne. As we walked on to the ship it certainly had the ‘wow' factor, it just seemed so spacious and very....
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Mr and Mrs Curtis My husband and I have just returned from our first river cruise. We chose Avalon as they did a super itinerary though France, starting in Nice and ending in Paris.The boat was most comfortable, the staff very friendly and the service was faultless all the way. Our cruise director ....
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I was fortunate enough to be invited along on a recent European Waterways cruise along the Burgundy Canal aboard La Belle Epoque. The luxury hotel barge holds a maximum 12 passengers, but prefers to cruise with fewer guests to provide a truly exclusive journey for its guests. You can read about the....
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Review MS Europa Cruise, from 10 May 2009 to 16 June 2009 - 37 days. By Gerardie. Athens (Piraeus) to Hamburg, Voyages - EUR0910, EUR0911, EUR0912, EUR0913. We first heard about the MS Europa when we were on a cruise on another German ship, the MS Deutschland in 2007. Passengers were referring to ....
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It’s the consistency of 6 star, all-inclusive service and house party lifestyle which entices people back again and again to Silversea cruises. But the new Silver Spirit brings a fresh, cool wind of change, enhancing and rejuvenating Silversea’s sense of “la dolce vita”. I ....
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MS Deutschland Cruise, voyage 264 Norwegian Fjords, Spitzbergen, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Lerwick Shetland Islands. 9 July 2007 to 28 July 2007 Some two years ago we had the pleasure of traveling on one of Peter Deilmann’s river ships, the M.V. Mozart. This was a nine day cruise between Passa....
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Day 1 - Southampton Never having been on a cruise ship before, I'm not at all certain as to what to expect. It sounds absolutely dreamy but what will the reality be like? Will the sheer scale of the Queen Mary 2 and the hordes of people be overwhelming? Or might I end up be....
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The windstar cruise recently enjoyed by Brian and Clare Setchell in the Caribbean Feb 2010. This was our first cruise and we were looking for something which combined relaxation pleasant company and a more intimate atmosphere .The Windsurf the largest of the fleet really lived up to its reputation a....
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Dear Janet, Well, we're home now and what a wonderful time we have had! The trip was amazing- everything went according to plan, notwithstanding encroaching ash clouds, and we had a most memorable holiday. All flights were on time and extremely comfortable, and the assistance we received on the grou....
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Hi Janet, Thank you so much for the gift of Champagne both on the ship and when we arrived home. We had a wonderful trip and a wonderful anniversary. On the actual evening the ship cruised up and down between the fairy lit bridges of Budapest and we waltzed on deck to the strains of Johann Strauss&r....
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Sara Macefield samples the 208 guest, ultra luxury Seabourn Spirit in the Far East It was a difficult decision. Having just stepped aboard the Seabourn Spirit after a gruelling 22-hour journey from London to Ho Chi Minh City, I was being asked to pick my favourite luxury soap. With my somewhat jet....
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Jill Faulds discovers the many attractions of the Baltic ports while on board her Crystal Symphony cruise to the region MY 7-night 'Baltic Getaway' itinerary on board Crystal Symphony to Northern Europe began in Stockholm, Sweden sailing to Tallinn, Estonia, St Petersburg - the cultural capital of ....
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Oberoi ZahraOberoi Zahra is a modern vessel with contemporary interiors and spacious suites. We love the en-suite showers, with their large picture windows; the Jacuzzi’s and the three massage suites. We would recommend Oberoi Zarha for modern couples who like the style of new boutique hotels ....
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Oberoi Philae Oberoi Philae is probably the most luxurious vessel operating on the Nile. We love the old world charm of her wooden interiors, grand staircase and colonial ambiance. The suites remind us of a country-house hotel and have beautiful wrought ironwork on their balconies. Service and food ....
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Built in 2005 and 2006, Viking Century Sky and Viking Century Sun are the most modern and luxurious ships to travel on the waters of the Yangtze. We like the balconies on every cabin, the gym and sauna areas plus the choice of both Western and Chinese menus. We would recommend these ships for anyone....
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Built in 2005 and 2006, Viking Century Sky and Viking Century Sun are the most modern and luxurious ships to travel on the waters of the Yangtze. We like the balconies on every cabin, the gym and sauna areas plus the choice of both Western and Chinese menus. We would recommend these ships for anyone....
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The 4-star MV Princess de Provence was built in 1992 and can carry 148 passengers in 71 cabins, with 60 staff and crew.We likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-lengt....
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The MV Cezanne was built in 1992 and can carry 100 passengers in 50 cabins, with 41 staff and crew. We likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doors for ....
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The MV Casanova was built in 2001 and can carry 96 passengers in 48 cabins, with 32 staff and crewWe likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doors for sp....
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The MV Dresden was built in 1991 and can carry 108 passengers in 54 cabins, with 47 staff and crew. We likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doors for ....
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The MV Frederic Chopin was built in 2002 and can carry 79 passengers in 41 cabins, with 30 staff and crew. We likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doo....
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The MV Katharina Von Bora was built in 2000 and can carry 79 passengers in 41 cabins, with 30 staff and crewWe likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French do....
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The MV Mozart was built in 1987 and can carry 207 passengers in 100 cabins, with 80 staff and crew. We likeThe fleet is refurbished annually, and are decorated in the style of a country house, with touches of art deco here and there. Cabins have large picture windows or full-length French doors for ....
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The basicsDeutschland entered service in 1998 and carries 548 guests and a crew of 240. The onboard style is unlike anything currently at sea – a real tribute to 1920’s ocean liners, with wrought iron staircases, rich woods, intricate brass work and detailed ceilings. The main ballroom i....
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Queen Mary 2 The basicsQueen Mary 2 was launched in 2004 and is the largest liner in the world, at 148,528 grt. She can carry 3,090 guests and 1,254 crew. Once you board, you are greeted by white-gloved stewards who show you to your cabin – very traditional and in keeping with Cunard heritage.....
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Queen Elizabeth 2 The basics Queen Elizabeth 2 was built in 1969 and is the most famous ocean liner in the world. She has had an illustrious career, and even served in the Falklands conflict. She can carry 1728 guests with a crew of 1,015. Once the only regular way of reaching New York, she sw....
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Crystal SymphonyThe basicsCrystal Symphony entered service in 1995, carries 940 guests and is slightly smaller than her fleet sister, Crystal Serenity. Symphony has recently (2006) undergone a $23 million refurbishment, which has given her a new nightclub and lecture lounge, casino, shops, Bistro Ca....
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Crystal SerenityThe basicsCrystal Serenity entered service in 2003, and can carry 1080 guests and is slightly larger than her fleet sister, Crystal Symphony. Crystal Serenity has a per guest space ratio of 63, so you will never feel crowded, and has a crew of 650. Palm Court and the Sunset bar....
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The basics: Nautica originally entered service in 1998 as the R Two for Renaissance Cruises, and re-entered the market in 2003 for Oceania Cruises. Insignia entered service in 1998 as the R One, and joined Oceania Cruises in 2004, and Nautica entered service in 1998 as the R Five, and started sailin....
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The basics: Insignia originally entered service in 1998 as the R Two for Renaissance Cruises, and re-entered the market in 2003 for Oceania Cruises. Insignia entered service in 1998 as the R One, and joined Oceania Cruises in 2004, and Nautica entered service in 1998 as the R Five, and started saili....
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The basics: Regatta originally entered service in 1998 as the R Two for Renaissance Cruises, and re-entered the market in 2003 for Oceania Cruises. Insignia entered service in 1998 as the R One, and joined Oceania Cruises in 2004, and Nautica entered service in 1998 as the R Five, and started sailin....
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SeaDream The basicsSeaDream I and II originally entered service in 1984 and 85 as Sea Goddess I and II respectively. They were sold to SeaDream Yacht Club in 2001 who have extensively remodelled them into contemporary, chic, all-inclusive boutique yachts. They carry just 108 passengers and 89 crew. ....
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SeaDream The basicsSeaDream I and II originally entered service in 1984 and 85 as Sea Goddess I and II respectively. They were sold to SeaDream Yacht Club in 2001 who have extensively remodelled them into contemporary, chic, all-inclusive boutique yachts. They carry just 108 passengers and 89 crew. ....
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Seabourn The small intimate yachts of Seabourn are ideal for couples and single travellers that want sophisticated surroundings without having to be told what to wear or having enforced rigidity. Smart casual in the evening is quite acceptable, and resort casual by day is the norm. The dining onboar....
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Seabourn The small intimate yachts of Seabourn are ideal for couples and single travellers that want sophisticated surroundings without having to be told what to wear or having enforced rigidity. Smart casual in the evening is quite acceptable, and resort casual by day is the norm. The dining onboar....
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Seabourn The small intimate yachts of Seabourn are ideal for couples and single travellers that want sophisticated surroundings without having to be told what to wear or having enforced rigidity. Smart casual in the evening is quite acceptable, and resort casual by day is the norm. The dining onboar....
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Silver Shadow and Whisper The basicsSilver Shadow and sister ship Silver Whisper are slightly larger than the Cloud and the Wind, and entered service in 2000 and 2001 respectively. They both carry 382 guests, with a crew to passenger ratio of 1:3 and a very high space ratio of 72.8.We likeWe really ....
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Silver Shadow and Whisper The basicsSilver Shadow and sister ship Silver Whisper are slightly larger than the Cloud and the Wind, and entered service in 2000 and 2001 respectively. They both carry 382 guests, with a crew to passenger ratio of 1:3 and a very high space ratio of 72.8.We likeWe really ....
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Silver Cloud & Wind The basicsSilver Cloud and sister-ship Silver Wind are small ships, carrying just 296 guests, with a crew to passenger ratio of 1:3 and a high space ratio of 57.1, meaning there is plenty of room for everyone.We likeThese small, intimate ships have a very friendly onboard atm....
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Silver Cloud & Wind The basicsSilver Cloud and sister-ship Silver Wind are small ships, carrying just 296 guests, with a crew to passenger ratio of 1:3 and a high space ratio of 57.1, meaning there is plenty of room for everyone.We likeThese small, intimate ships have a very friendly onboard atm....
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Paul GauguinThe basicsPaul Gauguin is the smallest ship in the Regent fleet of luxury ships – carrying just 320 guests with a crew of 215. She entered service in 1998 and sails the waters of French Polynesia. She is a warm and friendly ship, and the layout inside reflects that of a promenade, ....
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The basicsThe crew and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and this ship has a very friendly atmosphere. The spa is run by Carita de Paris, and offers a wide selection of excellent treatments, and is located next door to the gym – well equipped and nicely laid out. On sea days t....
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Seven Seas VoyagerThe basics Seven Seas Voyager boasts all-suite all-balcony accommodation like her slightly larger Sister Seven Seas Mariner, however her suites are slightly larger thanks to having only a single corridor on her passenger decks unlike the Mariner that has two. She carry’s 700 ....
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Seven Seas MarinerThe basics Seven Seas Mariner was the world’s first all-suite all balcony ship when she entered service in 2001, and has proved very popular with Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ loyal clients. The Seven Seas Mariner is the largest ship in the Regent fleet, and accommodates 7....
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With Seabourn if they have it on the ship, it is yours for the asking, at no extra charge, and there is no tipping allowed. We had a 5-course meal delivered to our room one night, a course at a time, and it could not have been better. At each dinner I had caviar as an appetiser, even though it....
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Having cruised on other luxury ships, what appealed most about Silversea Cruises was the all-inclusive nature of the package. We were not disappointed. In fact although the price is high, I believe what my wife and I got was tremendous value for money. The service on board was exceptional. Thi....
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We stayed in a "Deluxe Suite". The cabin, even in this "lowest" category was spacious, with a walk-in closet. The only problem was the combination bathtub/shower as it was fairly compact. Some of the cabins have showers, and my understanding is the rest will eventually be converted, but if I s....
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The Viking Century Sun has excellent staff, superb tour escorts and guides and, as an operating base, I saw and experienced China's man-made and natural wonders, famous places and vibrant cities. The itinerary was a 12-day travel experience, including seven days on the Century Star river cruising an....
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I have to say the QM2 is a fantastic luxury cruise ship, it has a feeling of grandeur but it’s not over the top. I sailed from Southampton, and encountered rough seas west of Ireland but hardly felt a thing. This cruise ship is really a luxurious floating 5 star hotel. I then arrived in Fort L....
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If you have or have not been to Europe, a luxury river cruise is the way to go. This luxury river cruise ship is like a hotel on water that travels with you. Its so relaxing and you really get caught up in the atmosphere and intoxicated with the scenery. I have been back a few weeks now, and I still....
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For my first ever luxury river cruise, I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed every moment of it. I was particularly pleased with the young crew who were courteous and competent. The accommodation is satisfactory, assuming you avoid the smaller cabins. The public areas are adequate, mostly well desi....
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I sailed on a seven-night itinerary on the Danube River, from Passau onboard Peter Deilmann cruises' 200-passenger Mozart. The ship docked in the cities of Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava, as well as several lovely small towns such as Durnstein and Melk in Austria and Esztergom in Hungary. The two m....
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It was more than what I had expected and heard about the Queen Mary 2. The quality and entertainment of this luxury cruise ship and its public areas are remarkable. The service was brilliant especially in the Brittannia restaurant where the waiters were always friendly, pleasant and eager to help. T....
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Just wanted to let people know that friends of mine travelled with Sea Dream and they are so different to any cruise you'll have experienced. The clients were young investment banker types not the blue rinse brigade that some associate with cruise. It's a small boat with very few people and lots of ....
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I sailed in a Midship Veranda Suite...the suite was excellent although the weather conditions did not allow me to use the balcony. Le Champagne was excellent a real treat. However I was left disappointed in the main restaurant where two of our fellow diners orders were forgotten. Despite this slip t....
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Ports of call: Athens - Croatia - Venice end October 2006This was my first cruise, and I think I’ve been spoiled for most others. The cabins are faultless with wide, comfortable beds and varied lighting settings. The bathroom had a very decent power shower in a deep, wide bath, marble to....
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Absolutely wonderful. We started with three nights in the Mandarin Oriental in New York and it just got better from there! We were in Princess Grill for meals and the restaurant service and food were both first class. Loved the afternoon tea in the Queens grill! Gillian Shepherd did a series of talk....
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Journal of Viking Century Sky cruise and tour. October 27th 2007 Day 1 and 2 My Mercedes picked me up in good time and the journey to Heathrow was most enjoyable – I read the paper and enjoyed the complimentary beverages, ensuring I arrived with the minimum of fuss. The chauffeur was courteou....
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First time we had cruised since going on P&O's Canberra, the standard of service was excellent and the ship itself was just amazing.
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Having just returned from a few days on the Cezanne river cruise ship I would like to say how wonderful the experience was. This ship is operated by Peter Deilmann with an international English speaking crew, and your travelling companions are likely to be from the U.S., Germany and U.K. I fou....
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The Queen Victoria is surely the jewel in Cunard’s crown. Superbly designed, with wonderful public spaces and well thought out rooms, she surpasses her larger sister, Queen Mary 2 for elegance and sophistication. I was luckily enough to enjoy an overnight stay on her before she set sail on her....
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This was my first ever experience of cruising and what a wonderful experience it was. From start to finish the service and calibre of events/ functions was absolutely excellent! The ship is magnificent and spotlessly clean. The stateroom was impressive in terms of quality and the space available. Th....
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I recently took my family on their first cruise and wondered how a 5 year old and 2 year old would cope on a 7 night cruise. The normal fears went through our mind about safety and how we can keep them entertained but we really need not have worried - they both loved it. the great feature of the vo....
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I sailed onboard Orion Expedition Cruises’ new ship, Orion. This is an expedition-type ship that sails itineraries mostly in Australian waters. Our cabin, #402, was excellent in all respects -- well furnished, large enough for the two of us, and providing ample closet space, a marble bathroom....
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This was our first time on a cruise and our first time in Egypt. We'd seen photos of the boat online before we went, but nothing could prepare us for our time on-board. We've stayed in some nice hotels in our time, but never have we experienced attentiveness, friendliness, service or luxury quite li....
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If you have never considered a Swan Hellenic cruise. I can highly recommened that from day one to the last day of your cruise that you will be treated as if you were the only passenger on board.The care and attention to detail on Minerva and to you as a passenger is second to none. If i had to say t....
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Crystal SymphonyHaving taken a number of cruises on Celebrity and Holland America I spoke to a fellow cruiser who had recently been on a Crystal cruise, he was ecstatic, so I decided to book a ten night cruise on Crystal Symphony sailing from Caldera Costa Rica to Miami, all cabins are outside so I ....
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We had a wonderful cruise on this vessel. This was the second time we had travelled on this ship, and we wondered whether it would lose the wow factor. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Our cabin was huge, some 300 sq. ft, plus a balcony so we could enjoy the views. The ship is only 40....
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We found the MV Mozart to be luxurious, clean and well run. The cabins were comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The food was excellent and the service friendly and efficient. We also enjoyed the evening entertainment from the resident lounge trio, together with extra 'regional' artists on a cou....
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Altogether this was an excellent experience. All the cars which Janet arranged for me were waiting for me, and the Meridien Hotel in Budapest was a perfect location. Facilities on the Amacello are very good - comfortable cabins and excellent service. The food was also very good - only slight critici....
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My immediate impression was of impeccable service from white gloved, uniformed staff waiting a the end of the red carpet to relieve the embarking guests of their coats and hand luggage and escort them up the walkway with pleasant conversation. Walking around the ship, all the suites were very elega....
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i have travelled on the qm2 five times in the last year, so its easy to say i absolutely love it !....i love everything about it , from start to finish, the way your luggage is collected as soon as you arrive at the terminal , to the daily newspapers are delivered to the stateroom , room service, wo....
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This was our first cruise and we were really delighted and impressed with the space, the ship's facilities and the service. Passengers were international though predominately senior citizens from the USA. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Organisation and information was excellent. We would c....
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After our flight to Munich we were met and transferred to Passau by coach, which took about an hour. Passau looked like a great little town and one I would like to visit again in the future, so well worth a night or two pre-cruise stay. We arrived late afternoon, boarded MV Casanova, and set sail to....
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We flew with BA to Venice and were swiftly transferred to the Port of Venice. The red carpet was out as we made our way into the terminal for check-in, which was very quick, and then we made our way to the pier side. As we left the check in area, we got our first view of the Seabourn Odyssey –....
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Having enjoyed the comfort and exemplary service of the Queens Grill for 19 nights we have without doubt been spoilt for all time and now cannot travel on any other ship. She is without doubt the most seaworthy passenger vessel afloat today. We followed hurricane Ike up the Eastern Seaboard and on o....
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River cruising is a very suitable alternative to ocean sailing. Smaller and more intimate ships give the opportunity to cruise on some of the most famous rivers in the world.I was fortunate to travel on the MS Amadante cruise on the River Rhine from Nuremberg to Amsterdam. I was travelli....
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Intrepid traveller Gary Buchanan explores the Amazon on board Regent Seven Seas MarinerCruise companies are increasingly looking at venturing to ever-more remote parts of the globe; in tandem with these new horizons is a desire to offer environmentally-friendly itineraries in some of the world&rsquo....
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My wife and myself have just arrived back in the UK from a Caribbean Cruise on board the Celebrity Solstice and I have to say that we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The captain took care of our every need sailing/navigation wise, choosing to take the "long way" out and back so that we could cruise in....
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Absolutely the perfect mid size ship to cruise on. Every thing you can emagine on a cruise ship is offered by Crystal. Crystal is just sensational cruise ship, food, lectures,shore exursions,staff is just perfect, I cannot speak to enough about this ship and the Crystal Line, my wife and I have deci....
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From the moment you step on board you feel relaxed with the knowledge that everything has been well organised. The ship is easy to navigate and the balcony staterooms furnished and serviced to a high standard. The food on board is excellent with a varied menu and lots of choice. The brunch is not to....
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Queen Victoria is a wonderful ship. As you step on board into the atrium it feels very different to other cruise ships and really sets the tone. The quality of the furnishings throughout have the feeling of a lovely country house hotel with a good mix of colours and different types of chairs. It mad....
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All the arrangements made by Janet worked perfectly and the pre-cruise hotel (Ruzzini Palace) was a delight. Check-in at the Venice cruise Terminal was painless due in part to the Prosecco and nibbles. We were held until the advised boarding time. Boarding was simple as everything had been done at ....
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When we arrived in Budapest the Danube was in flood. This was to impact upon the trip to a certain extent. Arriving initially, being greeted and checked on board was seamless, very courteous and totally without fuss. In the space of but a few moments this was achieved and our luggage, taken off us u....
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Climbing the gangway alongside the SeaDream II, the Captain was waiting to greet us and welcome us on board. Next to him, a waiter with glasses of Champagne. I could tell straight away that this was going to be a very different cruise experience.We were escorted into the lounge and offer....
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I was greeted by White gloved concierge staff only too happy to relieve me of my hand baggage and escort me on board the Seabourn Legend.The check in procedures were conducted very efficiently and speedily and I was then escorted to my suite.I had a Balcony Suite which on the three sister Seabourn s....
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Amazing Amacello
19 April 2012
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