PaulB Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Discussing with my wife what would the perfect cruise consist of. And in the discussions the best itinerary that could be on there. I'm curious to what anyone would think of where you can offer your perfect cruise holiday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 @PaulB I'm not sure if there is a "best itinerary" scenario. There are so many itinerary options today; it truly depends on what's on the bucket list! The duration is also a factor. How long would you like to cruise for? Some cruise line's offer a world cruise experience. That's a dream to me, but I don't think I could afford that for quite some time. https://www.cruisehive.com/two-msc-ships-embark-on-simultaneous-world-cruises/91836 MSC Cruises just departed on some World Cruises actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 @Kendall James-Vargasyup, a world cruise would be once in a lifetime opportunity that anyone should be looking to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 My perfect cruise is a Med cruise that includes Greece and a Australia/New Zealand cruise. Have done both and thoroughly enjoyed them. Would do both again in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sisters Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 (edited) @FJB That does sounds like a wonderful cruise! @PaulB I would say the perfect destinations would be where I haven't explored before. I truly want to book an Alaskan cruise! Since I usually cruise to the Caribbean, this would be a whole new experience for me. Possibly an itinerary like these Holland America Line options. https://www.cruisehive.com/holland-america-reveals-longer-alaska-2024-itineraries/91769 I would love ample time to explore the ports of call as well. Edited January 6 by 3Sisters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 7 hours ago, 3Sisters said: @FJB That does sounds like a wonderful cruise! @PaulB I would say the perfect destinations would be where I haven't explored before. I truly want to book an Alaskan cruise! Since I usually cruise to the Caribbean, this would be a whole new experience for me. Possibly an itinerary like these Holland America Line options. https://www.cruisehive.com/holland-america-reveals-longer-alaska-2024-itineraries/91769 I would love ample time to explore the ports of call as well. If you do Alaska, do a 3 or 4 day pre or post land option. Incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 @FJBnow that does sound like a perfect location. When we talk about cruises, we automatically think of sunnier destinations, but seeing the glaciers onboard would certainly be interesting to behold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sisters Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 @FJB I'm intrigued. Please share more about this. Does this sort of cruise structure allow for you to stay in hotels at some point? Do you stay on the ship for the entire duration? When you went there, which cruise line did you choose? @PaulB I think the ocean and beach go hand in hand, making for a wonderful cruise experience. After cruising the Caribbean several times, I would love a change of scenery. Although the hot climates and beautiful beaches never get old, I would absolutely love to experience something completely different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 (edited) @3Sistersyou can never tire of the beach and hot weather imo, however there is something magical about glaciers Edited January 9 by PaulB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 hours ago, 3Sisters said: @FJB I'm intrigued. Please share more about this. Does this sort of cruise structure allow for you to stay in hotels at some point? Do you stay on the ship for the entire duration? When you went there, which cruise line did you choose? @PaulB I think the ocean and beach go hand in hand, making for a wonderful cruise experience. After cruising the Caribbean several times, I would love a change of scenery. Although the hot climates and beautiful beaches never get old, I would absolutely love to experience something completely different. We used Princess for everything when we went to Alaska. Flew into Fairbanks and stayed at a Princess owned hotel 2 nights. Did one tour in Fairbanks organized by Princess and the remaining touring was on our own. From Fairbanks, Princess bussed us to Denali National Park where we stayed in a Princess lodge for 2 nights doing one tour organized by Princess. From there, we got on a Princess train and rode to Whittier where we got on the Coral Princess for a 7 day cruise ending in Vancouver. Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 @FJB I didn't know Princess Cruises owned hotels are well. Are the line's hotels strictly for Princess cruise guests or can outsiders use the hotels? I have heard wonderful things about Vancouver. I think I would want to stay there a week after the cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 @FJBI didn't realise that cruise companies owned hotels too, but it makes sense in the grand scheme of things. It certainly makes planning a little easier if you can do it all through one company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sisters Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 @FJB I would love to stay in a Princess hotel, especially if it's an all inclusive atmosphere at one set price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 @3SistersI second that. If everything is done for you, then half the frustration is minimal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The Princess hotels are just for Princess Cruise guests. They are like any other hotel though - you have to pay extra for the restaurant meals and bar tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Sisters Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 @FJB That's good to know. I guess it's an exclusive hotel! Does the hotel staff match the same as the cruise staff, sort of contract based? Or are most of the employees at the Princess hotels native to the local area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJB Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 6 hours ago, 3Sisters said: @FJB That's good to know. I guess it's an exclusive hotel! Does the hotel staff match the same as the cruise staff, sort of contract based? Or are most of the employees at the Princess hotels native to the local area? Native to the local area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJ Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I will definitely have to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall James-Vargas Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 @FJB It sounds like a whole other structure than what the ships provide. Thanks for sharing your experience! @LukeJ I'm thinking the same thing. I love when I can book something all at once, such as booking an all inclusive style experience. Although lately I know there have been some issues with booking flights through cruise lines, particularly with NCL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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