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There are just six cruises between May and September 07, to British Isles, Fjords, North Cape, Iceland, and the Baltic. I must say that in the great British tradition, the brochure prices at around £100 per day for a basic twin port-hole cabin are NOT that cheap for a largely unknown vessel.
Transocean also operate Astor and Astoria, , plus seven river vessels in Europe and China. They have a UK web site www.transoceancruises.co.uk although it does not have much content yet. You can use it to order a UK brochure.
What can you tell me about Arielle.
(P.S. It made me laugh that they call their four berth cabins on this ship 'Frieidly Fours'. )
[ 08-07-2006: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
At this moment I have no idea, but tomorrow I will take this ship in Bremerhafen for a 12 days cruise to Norway.
quote:Originally posted by Johan C:Hi Malcolm;At this moment I have no idea, but tomorrow I will take this ship in Bremerhafen for a 12 days cruise to Norway.
Great Johan! We expect a comprehensive Readers Review. She is a rather attactive looking vessel. The brochure says she was refurbished in 2006.
I am quite sure once word gets out she will soon fill all the berths.
Pam
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Ah, I though I recognised her!
quote:Originally posted by PamM:They only have to make it known she is the ex Airtours Carousel and people will flock. S Read will be first at the door
I think he may of climbed the Social ladder of cruising to P&O etc?
quote:Originally posted by jeffrossatsea:.....great price too even at the exchange rate.....jeff
Great! As long as you are not expecting 5 star.
A full report will be required on your return!
Joe has no idea why we used to get so many Airtours reviews submitted to Cruisetalk.
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