Longest cruise ever?
Jan 16, 2012, 12:55 am
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Jan 18, 2012, 2:35 pm
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Our last cruise was two segments of a 117 day cruise. There was one woman there who was getting off in Italy, rather than England because her seniors' assisted living building had a limit of 90 days away at a time before she had to give up her apartment.
Our upcoming cruise is 29 day. Our previous longest was 28 days and at day 27 I was ready to pack. At day 20 I wasn't on my last cruise, so I know my limit is around 4 weeks.
We are doing an RTW but in segments. So far we've done a transatlantic and from Sydney to Hong Kong, plus Florida to Alaska. Next month is up the west coast of Africa on the Silver Wind.
Hedoman How do you like Seabourn compared to Silver Sea? The Shadow is our favourite Silver Sea ship so far (the Wind will be new to us but I'm not sure I can do without a separate shower and tub - which makes me sound awfully spoiled!)
Our upcoming cruise is 29 day. Our previous longest was 28 days and at day 27 I was ready to pack. At day 20 I wasn't on my last cruise, so I know my limit is around 4 weeks.
We are doing an RTW but in segments. So far we've done a transatlantic and from Sydney to Hong Kong, plus Florida to Alaska. Next month is up the west coast of Africa on the Silver Wind.
Hedoman How do you like Seabourn compared to Silver Sea? The Shadow is our favourite Silver Sea ship so far (the Wind will be new to us but I'm not sure I can do without a separate shower and tub - which makes me sound awfully spoiled!)
Jan 18, 2012, 3:10 pm
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7 nights my longest. Loved it NCL cruise HNL-HNL.
When I am retired I would like to do a much longer one - but wow - yes anything over 50 nights never mind 100 is a long cruise.
When I am retired I would like to do a much longer one - but wow - yes anything over 50 nights never mind 100 is a long cruise.
Jan 19, 2012, 5:06 pm
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A few years ago we did 22 days on a freighter from Auckland to SF by way of Fiji. Mach 0.02 but with flat beds.
RTWs on freighters can be good value if you have the time. See http://www.freighterworld.com/places/atw.html or http://freightercruises.com/seaworthy_news_1012.php
RTWs on freighters can be good value if you have the time. See http://www.freighterworld.com/places/atw.html or http://freightercruises.com/seaworthy_news_1012.php
Jan 20, 2012, 3:07 pm
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Wind and Cloud we also like and I'm sure you will love it.
Jan 20, 2012, 3:09 pm
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Eight months booked for this year, and most likely will do more during 2013. Currently on Seabourn Quest to Cape Town, then hop on Silversea Whisper to Singapore. The following month in Asia on Silversea Shadow.
World cruise on Whisper for first most of first four months of 2013.
It really is a much easier way to live.
World cruise on Whisper for first most of first four months of 2013.
It really is a much easier way to live.
I tried to get a group of 3 or 4 couples together to share the cost of a suite on The World. We got quite close to it but sadly one chap pulled out and then another.
Have you seen The World? Sounds like it might be your cup of tea? Some fascinating people live on board.
Jan 20, 2012, 5:27 pm
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1) Have never seen The World and have no interest in trying. I know several who have sailed more than once and they enjoy it.
2) Seperate shower + dual sinks on Whisper/Shadow versus Cloud/Wind makes for a more pleasant stay. Beyond the bath, equally charming.
2) Seperate shower + dual sinks on Whisper/Shadow versus Cloud/Wind makes for a more pleasant stay. Beyond the bath, equally charming.
Jan 22, 2012, 12:04 pm
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The World was in Quebec City when we were there aboard the Whisper. She is an ugly ship but since he first heard of her, my husband has been intrigued so was excited to see her in person.
We looked into it more closely and decided the fees make it far too expensive for us. We also prefer the flexibility of choosing our itinerary and with one month trips, at most I'm exposing myself to a month of misery before I can walk away and try something else. Plus, if my ship sinks before my trip, my loss is minimal to nil. Unlike with the World.
That same attitude has prevented me from buying a vacation property or a timeshare.
The only timeshare I was interested in was linked to a resort I've been going to since I was in utero. We actually attended the presentation, ran the numbers and since we happily commit to being there every year, it didn't seem like a ball and chain as some unknown resort would feel like. But since I knew my family would be changing size (getting smaller at first as the kids stop coming with us each year, and then larger as I add in spouses and grandchildren) we decided to stick with booking our cabin 3 years in advance (a $300 deposit with all but $25 refunded up to 3 weeks prior to the dates.)
We had a 3 bedroom last year for only 3 people which was overkill but this year our non-commitment paid off. The resort's main building (restaurant, pub, games room, pool) burned to the ground. Our deposit is coming back (and I booked us into a place 5 miles away so the local area will still get our travel dollars) but those who own timeshares still have their expenses but are receiving less value without the lodge to provide meals, a pool, or a place to change after coming up from the beach (the time shares are a 10 minute walk from the beach.)
We looked into it more closely and decided the fees make it far too expensive for us. We also prefer the flexibility of choosing our itinerary and with one month trips, at most I'm exposing myself to a month of misery before I can walk away and try something else. Plus, if my ship sinks before my trip, my loss is minimal to nil. Unlike with the World.
That same attitude has prevented me from buying a vacation property or a timeshare.
The only timeshare I was interested in was linked to a resort I've been going to since I was in utero. We actually attended the presentation, ran the numbers and since we happily commit to being there every year, it didn't seem like a ball and chain as some unknown resort would feel like. But since I knew my family would be changing size (getting smaller at first as the kids stop coming with us each year, and then larger as I add in spouses and grandchildren) we decided to stick with booking our cabin 3 years in advance (a $300 deposit with all but $25 refunded up to 3 weeks prior to the dates.)
We had a 3 bedroom last year for only 3 people which was overkill but this year our non-commitment paid off. The resort's main building (restaurant, pub, games room, pool) burned to the ground. Our deposit is coming back (and I booked us into a place 5 miles away so the local area will still get our travel dollars) but those who own timeshares still have their expenses but are receiving less value without the lodge to provide meals, a pool, or a place to change after coming up from the beach (the time shares are a 10 minute walk from the beach.)
Jan 22, 2012, 7:54 pm
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There is a 95 year old gentleman, Egon Landsberg (Canada), who spent from Nov. 2010 - Nov. 2011 on the MSC Poesia. There have been some incredible reports from him on CruiseCritic about his experiences. He has an overwhelming "lust for life" (plays piano for the other guests almost daily in the atrium, and swims his 10 or so laps early mornings in the pool) and is continuing his journey for much of 2012. Search under "Never too old"... on CC.
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Our longest cruise has been 32 nights on the Diamond Princess from Whittier, AK to Bangkok (Laem Chabong). It was a great trip with lots of wonderful port stops.
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Our longest cruise has been 32 nights on the Diamond Princess from Whittier, AK to Bangkok (Laem Chabong). It was a great trip with lots of wonderful port stops.
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Jan 22, 2012, 10:02 pm
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I took Royal Caribbean from Valparaiso around Cape Horn and up to Uruguay and Buenos Aires - about 15 days, a great trip.
It might be fun to go around the world on a ship, but I suspect the long trans-oceanic segments would get really tiresome after a few weeks.
It might be fun to go around the world on a ship, but I suspect the long trans-oceanic segments would get really tiresome after a few weeks.
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Jan 23, 2012, 1:24 am
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If you really want a long cruise, there's always ResidenSea.
Mar 21, 2012, 8:32 pm
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Mar 21, 2012, 9:34 pm
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HeyBeatCal,
My wife and I just bought a unit
We are embarking 4/21 in Nadi !!!
Guess we will meet up but don't know who you are
Newt