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barrywrightl
Just Boarded
Member # 6265

posted 02-18-2006 05:12 PM

Is definately going to Norway on the 11th May as i just booked 2 cabins on it for the 7 day cruise. The Med cruise prior is cancelled as the ship will be in dry dock to repair apod.We were on it last year and this was a great surprise and an opportunity to see the Fyords

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Ocean Liners
First Class Passenger
Member # 4013

posted 02-21-2006 02:17 AM

If you have a chace to take a Flam Railway to Myrdal, I'm looking forward to your report.

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recab
First Class Passenger
Member # 1677

posted 02-21-2006 07:05 AM

Yes, the Flaam Railway is very well worth an excursion, if the weather is good.

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 02-21-2006 07:54 AM

Just booked it for six of us yesterday - what a bargain....

Just hoping the drydock doesn't over-run!!!

Mike

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-21-2006 03:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mec1:
Just booked it for six of us yesterday - what a bargain....

We finally agree on something! Nice one, Mec1!

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Budgie
First Class Passenger
Member # 2902

posted 02-22-2006 02:08 PM

Tried to book today but everything up to Princess grade is waitlist only...so fingers crossed for a cancelation.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-22-2006 03:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Budgie:
Tried to book today but everything up to Princess grade is waitlist only...so fingers crossed for a cancelation.

I'n not surprised at that price!

They will probably upgrade the lower grades nearer the time and resell the cheaper cabins. I hope that you are lucky?

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philcheese2001
First Class Passenger
Member # 2426

posted 02-24-2006 05:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up on this one Malcolm!
My confirmation arrived this a.m.!
Phil.

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Budgie
First Class Passenger
Member # 2902

posted 02-27-2006 02:19 PM

Congratulations on your conformation. We decided to cancel our waitlist option as the uncertainty of “are we going or not” was too much. All is not lost though as we found a great substitute cruise at an unbelievable price. Royal Caribbean ‘Splendour of the Seas’ 15th May 6 nights from Lisbon to Venice for £269.00 + flights best available inside cabin.
Not bad for a consolation prize.

Mind you though do you think two Scousers on the same ship would have been a good idea!

Have a great cruise

Dave

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-27-2006 05:16 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Budgie:
Royal Caribbean ‘Splendour of the Seas’ 15th May 6 nights from Lisbon to Venice...

I've cruised on both ship and I think RCI are very good value, but 'Splendour' is not a substitute for the QM2! That a bit like saying you cancelled the Rolls Royce and purchasd a Ford Fiesta.

I'm sure you will have a great time, though.

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Budgie
First Class Passenger
Member # 2902

posted 02-27-2006 05:33 PM

Very true, could not agree more. However one is certain the other was not. Would rather be on a certain cruise than sat at home just thinking about what could have been.
QM2 was not to be this time, that's my bad luck but she'll be around for a long time yet. I'll just have to wait a while longer.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-27-2006 06:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Budgie:
Would rather be on a certain cruise than sat at home just thinking about what could have been.

I do take your point. I had a very good time on 'Splendour' a few years ago for a great fare. Have you cruised RCI before?

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Budgie
First Class Passenger
Member # 2902

posted 02-28-2006 02:12 PM

Yes it will be our first time on Royal Caribbean, also our first inside cabin!! Still I'm sure that will be OK. We have cruised with Celebrity before and are doing so again in November. Apart from Gibraltar the ports of call are all new to us as well so we're really looking forward to it. The best thing of all though is booking so close to going. We normaly book about a year ahead and have to count down the months, with this one though it's weeks!
Strange how things work out, if it wasn't for the QM2 offer we would never have even found this one as up until then we were not looking to cruise before November. Two in the year has to be a bonus.

Dave

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philcheese2001
First Class Passenger
Member # 2426

posted 03-02-2006 03:29 PM

Dave , you got yourself a good deal with Venice as a bonus! Have a good trip.
Phil.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 03-02-2006 04:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Budgie:
Yes it will be our first time on Royal Caribbean, also our first inside cabin!

I had an inside cabin on 'Splendour'. They are perfectly adeqate, although it can feel a bit odd when you have spent a day ashore in the blazing Med Sun and return to a cabin without natural light.

RCI are particularly aggressive at income generation tactics. However, this is RCI's key to keeping their fares reasonably priced, yet still being able to generate good profits.

RCI are very good as long as you remember they are 'mass-market', with fares to match. Celebrity are a few rungs of the ladder higher, as are their fares, normally.

Here is my ship review: .HERE

If you like 'Splendour' you would just love RCI's 'Radience Class', they are the next generation of design

Please report back, Enjoy!

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