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    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    20 hours ago, seastheday said:

    So much fun! You have me convinced (of what I cannot say). 😂

     

     

    Well, perhaps you can say it to me in person - I will be on the Majestic with you in January.

     

    However, I have to admit I am a little bummed out after reading the "Majestic Princess...Pros and Cons" thread! Maybe I need to rebook on a ship that doesn't reek of chlorine! 😂

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/25/2024 at 11:32 AM, Robkat said:

    Thanks @SailorJack for this entertaining and very interesting review of your cruise.  We've never considered this particular itinerary but your review has us looking at it very seriously.

     

    In 2025, we see that this same itinerary on the Sapphire is offered in both in April and in October.  Do you think the time of year is important for  this cruise, especially weather-wise?  Any other benefits to either of these month options over the other?

    Thanks again for a really fun follow-along to your adventures!

     

     

     

    We have done this trip twice - both in April and the weather was spectacular both times.  Never done it in  October, but Chamina has.  Maybe she can give you some insight about that time of year.  I would suspect that it would be equally as great or Princess would not schedule the trip for that part of the year..  

     

    Chamina?

     

    Jack

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    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/16/2024 at 7:51 PM, startedwithamouse said:

    We think that was Suva we needed to scoot a little for refueling?

     

    We didn't skip Papeete or Moorea.  We didn't skip any ports, and were fortunate the weather was pleasant every day. 

     

    Other random thoughts - the amount of trash taken off the ship in Papeete, sure destined for another port, was huge. 

     

    Our Hawaiian ambassadors couple were so informative, approachable, and really brought the warmth of the islands to our ship. 

     

    We missed having port tees or any cruise specific souvenirs. Although a great many of us left with something that said South America on it!

     

    Did anyone else enjoy the nightly very entertaining couple dancing to Golden Moon in the piazza?  They were posing for photos on the last night with guests.

     

    We had the same thoughts about being safely back in LA before any propulsion issues arose. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    You are right on about the South American stuff.  I still can't believe the price of those coats - $9:00! Of course I live in Arizona and will never have need to wear it, but how could I pass it up!

    I was thinking of buying two - one of each color, but Jill wouldn't let me.😀

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/15/2024 at 4:44 PM, Mud_Shark said:

    Good read --  

     

    As far as some people bringing on their own toilet paper - well I would normally laugh at that situation.  But Princess has the only toilet paper I have ever seen that actually crinkles when you scrunch it up.  I love cruising - but that toilet paper...

     

    Glad you enjoyed it.  I will leave out any mention of the toilet paper on any review I write of our upcoming cruise on the Majestic.😀

     

    Jack

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    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/16/2024 at 7:38 AM, gwhitti said:

    Yes echoing the above question. Did they skip Tahiti?

    We have been on this RT LA South Pacific cruise 3 times. Twice for 28 days on the Emerald and on the 32 day Sapphire. We obviously love this cruise and are looking forward to going again in 2025. We would rather sail for 8 days back to LA than fly any time. People being so different is what makes the world great. 

     

     

    I agree about the sailing vs flying,  I really don't like the long hours sitting in a plane. I think I already answered the question about Tahiti.😀

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/16/2024 at 6:31 AM, Yehootu said:

    My wife and I did the 28day South Pacific cruise. We met in Pago Pago on a layover and wanted to return. The hotel we met at was torn down long aga,so we couldn't replay that night as we would've been arrested in a park..Apia was one of our favorite ports. Loved reading your perspective of the 2 Samoa ports. We just finished a B2B 40day Trans Pacific cruise with only 13 days in ports. It was very relaxing. My wife would occasionally have the specialty desert but with only the gelato and nothing else. The chocolate coating on the rim of the glass never melted. Looking forward to the 32day Trans Pacific from Asia coming up.

    Sounds great! A very romantic story. I did the special dessert once, but once was enough for me.

    We also have a 32 day trip coming up and are looking forward to it.  Quite a few more ports and fewer sea days this time around,

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/16/2024 at 6:00 AM, Gaynors said:

    I was also on this cruise and loved it!!!  22 sea days was definitely not too much!   Would do it again anytime.  We had such calm seas and great weather.   I guess traveling 11,000 nautical miles in one trip or maybe it was you sailor jack took it's toll on the Sapphire Princess... just glad the propulsion issues didn't happen when we were in the middle of the Pacific!

     

    I have heard from several other people regarding the same thing  - glad the propulsion system lasted till LA!😀

     

     

     

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    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/16/2024 at 4:50 AM, chamima said:

     

    I hope that toilet paper got confiscated.

    Princess warns you that regular toilet paper will clog their system and cause problems for everyone in nearby cabins.

     

    Great review Sailor Jack.

    We had friends on your cruise and i certainly got a different perspective from what they said.🤣

     

    What happened to Papeete?

     

    We did go to Papeete!  One of the criticisms I get is that my reviews are too long.  I normally try to keep them at 12 typewritten pages, but on this 32 day cruise I actually had 15 pages so I had to edit it. As it was, even after editing I had 13 pages....so Papeete would up on the cutting room floor.😅.

     

    That is not to denigrate Papeete  - it is a great place to visit.  I just ran out of Space.

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/15/2024 at 4:57 PM, shellbeachjim said:

    We were one of the cabins which was evacuated (deck 10) when smoke filled our cabin. I have to say we were very impressed with the actions of the cabin steward staff in evacuating the cabins. They clearly had practiced this and were prepared.

     

    You missed the funniest event, although I can't remember which port it was (Maui? or perhaps Apia?). After the ship docked and started to allow people to leave the ship, they had to pull the gangway back in so they could move the ship 5 meters back so they could begin refueling. It only took about 10 minutes. This was a new one to us, and it gave us a giant chuckle that lasted most of the day.

     

     

    Yes we thought that was strange.  At first we thought that maybe we had parked in front of a fire hydrant, but then heard the announcement about the refueling.  So our trio actually went 10,000 miles and fifteen fifteen feet!😀.

     

    PS How did your cabin smell afterwards?  Did you have smoke problems?

     

    Jack

    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    On 5/15/2024 at 4:11 PM, startedwithamouse said:

    We were on this trip with you - loved it!

     

    The only thing we would do differently is ask permission in advance to fly home from Papeete after staying a couple nights in Moorea. Eight straight sea days home was just too long. 

     

     

    I agree, eight sea days in a row was a long haul.  But we may have lucked out.  If you read on another thread, the Sapphire had propulsion issues on the leg up to Alaska and I think they may have missed some ports.  Imagine if the propulsion problems had happened on the way back to LA.  It could have been nine or ten sea days!

     

    Jack

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    Do You Think a 32 Day Cruise to the South Pacific is too Long? Are You Sure?

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    5 hours ago, Ellipooh said:

    I can’t believe I read that whole thing…but I’m delighted that I did! Very entertaining, thanks for sharing. Did you avail yourself of the 2x/day desserts? Yeah I didn’t think so. 

     

    I’ll be in a mini for a 28-day cruise next year. I’m a little anxious about the length, having recently (and very eagerly) disembarked from a 15-day trip. Won’t they run out of trivia questions?

     

    You are right. I tried one and that was it. I think I gained weight just looking at it!😀

     

    Jack

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