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Hello

I am thinking about this cruise:

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA

AIRLIE BEACH, QLD, AUSTRALIA

CAIRNS(YORKEY'S KNOB),AUSTRLCAIRNS(YORKEY'S KNOB),AUSTRL

PORT DOUGLAS, AUSTRALIA

WILLIS ISLAND(CRUISING),

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Knowing that is the rainy season in Australia has anyone done a similar cruise? What kind of weather did you encounter? DOes rain last for more than a few hours?

Thanks.

This is the crusie I hae now booked on the Diamond Princess.

In terms of Asia holidays etc anything I should be aware of? Any info appreciated.

Jan 07 On Own Singapore - 1 Night

Jan 08 Singapore

Check In 12:00pm-5:00pm

6:00PM

Jan 09 At Sea

Jan 10 Nha Trang

Tender Required

Wheelchair Access Limited

9:00AM 5:00PM

Jan 11 Ho Chi Minh City (Ph 7:00AM 6:00PM

Jan 12 At Sea

Jan 13 Sihanoukville

Tender Required

Wheelchair Access Limited

7:00AM 4:00PM

Jan 14 Bangkok (Laem Chaban 7:00AM 7:00PM

Jan 15 Ko Samui

Tender Required

Wheelchair Access Limited

8:00AM 5:00PM

Jan 16 At Sea

Jan 17 Singapore

Check In 12:00pm-5:00pm

7:00AM 6:00PM

Date Description Start End

Jan 18 At Sea

Jan 19 At Sea

Jan 20 Bali (Benoa)

Tender Required

Wheelchair Access Limited

7:00AM 5:00PM

Jan 21 At Sea

Jan 22 At Sea

Jan 23 Kuala Lumpur (Port 8:00AM 7:00PM

Jan 24 Penang 8:00AM 8:15PM

Jan 25 Phuket

Tender Required

Wheelchair Access Limited

9:00AM 6:00PM

Jan 26 At Sea

Jan 27 Singapore 7:00AM

Jan 27 No Transfer From Ship

COMMENTS

Cabin

Hi

I am considering the following cruise:

http://www.celebritycruises.com/cruises/cruise-package-ML12I023?packageid=ML12I023&dest=FAR.E&shipCode=ML&shipName=Celebrity%20Millennium&sailDate=1170114&cabincls=INTERIOR&promotype=

I think that one can expect a lot of rain in the areas of Taiwan, China and HK.

Has anyone done a smilar cruise? Comments?

I travel for photography (not a pro).

Thx.

FOlks, my interest is photography of landscapes. If you had a choice, which excursion from the below would you chose?

Maritime Museum & Mountain Drive

USH-205| Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina | Group Size: 40

5

hours

from $109.00

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You will visit:

Museo Maritimo You will see:

Tierra Mayor Valley Lago Escondido / Lago Fagnano Easy Includes snack

Mountains, lakes, rivers and glaciers: you name it Tierra del Fuego has it! And you can experience a taste of it all on this easy, half-day excursion. You´ll sightsee through the splendor of the Andes Mountains to Hidden Lake, visit Ushuaia's historic Maritime Museum & Former Prison and enjoy refreshments during a relaxing stop at Las Cotorras. View Excursion Details » | Watch Video »

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Southernmost Railway & Ensenada Bay

USH-215| Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina | Group Size: 40

2.5

hours

from $169.00

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You will visit:

Tierra del Fuego National Park End of the World Train Easy Shopping

Rail buffs and nature lovers, this easy half-day excursion is for you! It blends a narrow gauge train ride with stunning views of Tierra del Fuego National Park, the Beagle Channel and Ensenada Bay. As you sightsee, listen to tales describing the early days of the world's southernmost railway. View Excursion Details » | Watch Video »

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Drive to the "End of the World"

USH-220| Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina | Group Size: 40

4

hours

from $99.00

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You will visit:

Tierra del Fuego National Park Easy

A drive through Tierra del Fuego National Park brings you to the end of the world's longest stretch of road, the Pan American Highway. Along the way, visit Ensenada Bay, Roca Lake, and Lapatia Bay to experience ancient forests, deep blue lakes and unique fauna on this easy half-day excursion. View Excursion Details » | Watch Video »

Hello

Has anyone taken the above railway for an excursion to Tierra del FUego ?

My interest is photography. So I want to know if the train follows a route that allows for scenic photography. Taking pictures through windows always compromises picture quality.....but are the windows on this train "clean enough"? Can they be opened?

Thx.

Hello

Has anyone taken the above railway for an excursion to Tierra del FUego ?

My interest is photography. So I want to know if the train follows a route that allows for scenic photography. Taking pictures through windows always compromises picture quality.....but are the windows on this train "clean enough"? Can they be opened?

Thx.

What kind of a crusie is the above - what ports?

Different cruise companies.

Thought I would post to see if other folks are doing the above cruise. I am going on it......

If so, any interest in shared transportation from Santiago to Valparaiso?

Hello

As part of my bucket list, I am contemplating a cruise around NZ.

Then there are possibilities for the S. pacific islands.

Can people help me make up my mind as I am intersted in photography etc. Seems to be a no brainer that NZ would be it.

Here are 2 examples:

NZ:

ITINERARY

DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART

Thu Jan 28 Sydney, Australia 7:00pm

Fri Jan 29 At Sea

Sat Jan 30 At Sea

Sun Jan 31 Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Sun Jan 31 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Sun Jan 31 Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Mon Feb 1 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Tue Feb 2 At Sea

Wed Feb 3 Picton, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Thu Feb 4 Wellington, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Fri Feb 5 Napier, New Zealand 8:00am 1:00pm

Sat Feb 6 Tauranga, New Zealand 7:30am 6:00pm

Sun Feb 7 Auckland, New Zealand 7:00am 6:00pm

Mon Feb 8 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Tue Feb 9 At Sea

Wed Feb 10 At Sea

Thu Feb 11 Sydney, Australia 6:00am

And S. Pacific:

ITINERARY

DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART

Sat Dec 5 Sydney, Australia 4:00pm

Sun Dec 6 At Sea

Mon Dec 7 At Sea

Tue Dec 8 Mare, New Caledonia Noon 8:00pm

Wed Dec 9 Lifou, New Caledonia 8:00am 5:00pm

Thu Dec 10 At Sea

Fri Dec 11 Lautoka, Fiji 8:00am 5:00pm

Sat Dec 12 Dravuni Island, Fiji 8:00am 5:00pm

Sun Dec 13 At Sea

Mon Dec 14 Noumea, New Caledonia 8:00am 4:00pm

Tue Dec 15 At Sea

Wed Dec 16 At Sea

Thu Dec 17 Sydney, Australia 7:00am

Suggestions?

Hello

My interest is photography of landscapes and nature where possible. I am crusing from Valparaiso to Buenos aires in January 2015 (departing Jan. 17).

I am proposing to do the following excursions:

Punta Arenas, Chile- January 23, 2015

Excursion image

Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve

PUQ645A | Punta Arenas, Chile

Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina- January 24, 2015

Excursion image

Southernmost Railway & Ensenada Bay

USH215A | Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina

Falkland Islands (Stanley)- January 26, 2015

Excursion image

Volunteer Point & King Penguin Colony

Montevideo, Uruguay- January 30, 2015

Excursion image

City Drive, Soccer Museum & Legislative Palace

Buenos Aires, Argentina- January 31, 2015

Excursion image

Debark Tour - City Drive: La Boca & Recoleta Cemetery

Any comments in terms of service, value, photo opps of landscape, nature, etc. etc?

Thanks.

Fantastic. Let me know if you want to see some pics.

Hi

I am trying to gauge something that is difficult to determine because everyone's tastes are different.......

I have heard it said that there is a difference in the quality of food on RCI vs Princess. I have not yet sailed on either of these lines but I will on Princess in Jan. 2015.

For those who have experienced Holland AMerica and Celebrity in addition to the abovementioned lines, can you comment please?

Thx.

Hi

Please see the following detailed info. I am looking for any info that will help me make a decision. I also want to know which is the better ship, service, food etc....

I am interested in photography and I dont really party. I am interested in scenery as photography is my idea of a vacation.

I am going by my lself.

Option 1: Royal Carribbean Explorer of the Seas,

14 nights departing January 28, 2016 on

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas

ITINERARY

DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART

Thu Jan 28 Sydney, Australia 7:00pm

Fri Jan 29 At Sea

Sat Jan 30 At Sea

Sun Jan 31 Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Sun Jan 31 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Sun Jan 31 Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)

Mon Feb 1 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Tue Feb 2 At Sea

Wed Feb 3 Picton, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Thu Feb 4 Wellington, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Fri Feb 5 Napier, New Zealand 8:00am 1:00pm

Sat Feb 6 Tauranga, New Zealand 7:30am 6:00pm

Sun Feb 7 Auckland, New Zealand 7:00am 6:00pm

Mon Feb 8 Bay of Islands, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Tue Feb 9 At Sea

Wed Feb 10 At Sea

Thu Feb 11 Sydney, Australia

Option 2;

12 nights departing January 11, 2016 on

Princess' Diamond Princess

ITINERARY

DAY DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART

Mon Jan 11 Sydney, Australia 4:00pm

Tue Jan 12 At Sea

Wed Jan 13 At Sea

Thu Jan 14 Auckland, New Zealand Noon 9:00pm

Fri Jan 15 Tauranga, New Zealand 7:00am 6:00pm

Sat Jan 16 At Sea

Sun Jan 17 Wellington, New Zealand 8:00am 6:00pm

Mon Jan 18 Akaroa, New Zealand 7:00am 5:00pm

Tue Jan 19 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 7:00am 5:00pm

Wed Jan 20 Fiordland National Park, New Zealand (Cruising) 7:00am 5:00pm

Thu Jan 21 At Sea

Fri Jan 22 At Sea

Sat Jan 23 Sydney, Australia 7:00am

Hello

Would you say that a fleece and a waterproof shell is sufficient for protection there, not withstanding keeping one's camera dry?

Yes I am going to book excursions but it is too early. Princess indicates excursion bookings can be made no earlier than 4 months before cruise.

Many thanks.

My interest is photography. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Hi

I am doing the S. America cruise on the golden princess from Santiago to B. Aires that departs Valparaiso on Jan. 17 2015.

Anyone else going? I am a solo traveller and I am looking to hang out with people!

Hello

I am doing the above cruise in Jan. 2015.

For those who have done it ins, say, something like the Golden Princess, can you tell me if there is a lot of ship rocking motion?

I have only cruised in the Baltic, Caribbean and the Mediterranean, and I am sure that this is different!

Thanks.