Emsybell

Absolutely!

Thank you! Those are 2 things I didn't even consider.

@edinburgher you are absolutely right. I know I am way too far out, but I just want to have an idea of what I'm going to be looking at for next year. 😀

Thank you all! This gives me some great information, but leaves me with a few thoughts. We are definitely planning to do the D-Day site visit. As a heads-up for anyone traveling in the area around that time like @mskaufman, I just realized that the 2024 Olympics will be in Paris starting around that time, so we will certainly be avoiding the area. How far ahead can you book the cruise excursions? I definitely want to make sure we get the Normandy sites. That is largely why I picked this itinerary.

Thank you all for the advice. This is my 2nd cruise, my first was to the Bahamas. This time I will be traveling with my mother-in-law who has cruised many times, but leaves the planning up to me. I did create the roll call, because I remember that being super helpful with my first cruise, but like you said, it's a long way out, I'm just a planner lol Our itinerary is: Cork on Tuesday 7/16/24 Dublin on Weds. 7/17/24 Belfast on Thurs. 7/18/24 Glasgow on Fri. 7/19/24 Orkney Islands on Sun. 7/21/24 Invergordon on Mon. 7/22/24 Edinburgh on Tues. 7/23/24 Paris/Normandy on Thurs. 7/25/24 S. Hampton on Fri. 7/26/24 Thank you for the information on the distances from port. That's definitely good to know.

What are opinions on excursions? Should we stick with the cruise company’s excursions or can we research our own? We will be on the Regal Princess in the British Isles in July 2024. I would love to hear any and all suggestions! Thank you! 😊