Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.
>>> Reader Reviews >>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery >>> Join Our Cruise Club.
Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the debut of the all-new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Fla. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, where she commenced her inaugural season of round-trip Caribbean cruises as the newest ship in port. This past weekend, approximately 3,700 guests embarked on Norwegian Aqua's first week-long voyage to the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Fla., her initial homeport ...
Latest News...Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today reported first quarter Earnings per Share ("EPS") of $2.70 and Adjusted EPS of $2.71. These results were better than the company's guidance due to stronger than expected pricing on close-in demand and lower costs mainly due to timing. Royal Caribbean said that it is increasing its full year 2025 Adjusted EPS guidance to $14.55 to $15.55...
Latest News...Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board...
Pictures
While obviously not for everyone (no in-cabin big-screen TV, no floor shows, no alternative restaurants, no zip lines or rock-climbing walls), from my point of view it was fabulous. Good food served hot from the galley that's only a few steps from your table. Surprisingly comfortable bunks. A/C (cabins only). The sea, right there, all of the time. Sails. History. Great captain and crew. Inexpensive or free excursions on islands not overrun by passengers from mega-ships. Very good snorkeling.
Can't recommend it too highly for anyone who loves ships and the sea and who has a good sense of adventure.
Best regardsRené
Pam
Pam, while there were usually a couple of sails up whenever under way (for stability?), we sailed without engine help twice that I recall, one morning and then the last afternoon/evening. I don't think they ever used more than about 6 of the 9 sails, and with the resulting speed of around 3 knots we weren't going to get anywhere very quickly.
Ultimate Bulletin BoardTM 6.1.0.3
More Vacation & Cruise Specials...