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I've been cruising with them since 1993 and i think there is no better cruise line in the world.
Bernard, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[This message has been edited by gohaze (edited 12-07-2000).]
I guess if I had to choose an all time favorite it would be HAL.
Kevin
I only like classic ships! The service was good, [blue hull ships only] price was right, never had a bad meal on board. I liked the friendly informal atmosphere.
Had the Canberra sale gone thru, and not had the Big Red Jalopy II, [she greatly contributed to P's demise], I would have exclusively cruised the Canberra and the Rembrandterdam.
I am sailing the Norway in March and will reserve judgement on NCL until then.
We enjoyed Celebrity and star cruise lines and are hoping to try another in july . Maybe Orient or princess. I agree with jwine each cruise line does have its own personality but its up to you to have the good time.
I like Cunard because: 1. the ships are different but the feeling's the same (you're a guest, not a customer.) 2. both QE2 and CARONIA are classic ships with beautiful lines, great upkeep and plenty of room.3. the food's great.4. they don't try to "nickle and dime" you to death.5. your fellow passengers are a classy lot, by and large.6: great prices for what you get, so far...7. they speak "British" not "English" but I'm a quick study
They take seamanship seriously and the UK has strict rules regarding seaworthiness for ships with UK registration.
And so far, we've not been disappointed.
I only have recent experience of Airtours (Sunbird) and Costa (Classica) so I'm not really qualified to call my favourite yet. (We'll refer it to the Supreme Court and see if they can decide the final few votes).
But if I had to decide right now, my vote would go to Airtours. Relaxed, friendly, and surprisingly more traditional (aka British) than you'd expect at this end of the market.
Only 14 more sleeps to go and it's MAASDAM here I come!!!!Merry Christmas to one and all!!
Terri
German Marks 2900 including flights from Germany to USA in an inside cabin.
Departure in Germany 30th September,back 13th October 2001.
Also i like Chandris in former times, and Cunard.
First of all I am unlikely to cruise more than once a year. Each time that I do,I pick a different ship, different itinerary and a different cruise line. If I ran out of cruise lines, ships and itineraries, which is unlikely, I'd give up cruising - rather than completely repeat myself!
I don't want a ship to feel too comfortable and too familiar. I want it to be a 'new' experience each time and feel exciting. I want to explore new public rooms and the deck spaces. I want to try new styles of food and entertainment.
If I really had a fantastic time on a particular ship/line I definately would NOT try to repeat it. That would spoil it.
I suspect that in reality, I would regard one line as having the best food, another the best entertainment and another my favourite ship etc. But until I've cruised all the major lines, I'm not in a position to judge.
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