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parischris

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    Ponant, Hurtigruten, National Geographic
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    Southern Ocean
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  1. Plenty of storage for suitcases under the bed(s).
  2. @Host Jazzbeau See my edit above....you need to take longer cruises 🙂
  3. There's always been one on all 9 of mine, including Le Laperouse in April, but here's the official answer: "Officer’s evening: For all cruises longer than 8 nights, an Officer’s Evening with a white dress code may be organized. Therefore, we encourage you to bring a stylish white outfit for the occasion (otherwise black and white)." Clearly I've never done less than 8 nights 🙂
  4. Yes, there is always a 'white night' or 'officers night'. Up to you whether you go or not. They ask for all white or black and white.
  5. From memory you selected a time for breakfast, otherwise room service is 24/7. I'm sure that they'll be able to accommodate a room service breakfast if you're a late riser.
  6. Room service breakfast is also an option
  7. Of course it's cheaper for a reason...no ports of call, no excursions, every day is a 'sea day'. The objective is to relocate the ship as quickly as possible and to undertake any maintenance (think of varnish on railings etc). Highly likely that only one of the two food venues will be open, no musicians or 'theatre'. If you've done a 14 day cruise with port calls/expedition format, then imagine 14 days where you need to entertain yourself. If you haven't done a 14 day cruise, then this isn't the one to start with. That being said, I can happily spend 14 days out on the decks wildlife spotting. Others can't manage more than two sea days in a row without a meltdown. It's up to you in terms of how you think the relocation cruise will match your expectations.
  8. @jpalbny I’ve moved over from the Belize thread back to this one so that the thread is on topic. Three pics from yesterday’s Tanjung Puting expedition. I was lucky to get the 6:30 am start as whilst it was a bit choppy on the way out from Le Laperouse to the river mouth, it wasn’t too bad. Lucky to see a stork-billed kingfisher on the way in, storks in flight and a brahmani kite on the way out. The grey monkey in the photos is a macaque that was happy to pose for a portrait. The way back was dead calm, but the afternoon groups got the full benefit of the increase in wind. I overhead one of the zodiac drivers radio in for towels to be ready, and they certainly looked bedraggled. Overall the sea conditions for the past three days have been so calm Le Laperouse doesn’t seem to be moving at all.
  9. I suspect a supply of plastic water bottles will be forthcoming. I only noticed there wasn’t a “Ponant” reusable water bottle in the stateroom when I went to the gym and there were only glass bottles to pour water from 🙂.
  10. We’re off to a slow start….a day at sea yesterday and a slow day today at Belitung for Indonesian bio clearances. There is no off ship time scheduled today (and the marina deck is still not working after 2 weeks in dry dock). Tomorrow seems like the real start of the expedition with the orangutan sanctuary visit. Another symptom of global supply chain woes - no supply of reusable stainless steel bottles due until May on Le Laperouse. Glad I remembered to pack one!
  11. parischris

    Dark Rum

    Yesterday’s cocktail on board Le Laperouse was a ‘Dark and Stormy’, with the key ingredient being dark rum, so definitely available, but might be premium rather than standard.
  12. I had cabin 431 on my last trip - it was assigned to me rather than requested for some reason. Definitely much more space, with room between the end of the bed and the cabinetry to fit the table and a chair. Personally I loved the extra space and didn’t notice any additional noise. I’m certainly noticing the difference in a standard size stateroom on Le Laperouse at the moment. The only issue I had with the bathroom was that the drains were a bit stinky from lack of use, particularly the one in front of the door. Easily rectified. I’ve also travelled with Commandant Daumesnil, who is an excellent captain, and one of the original captains of Le Ponant (the masted sailing ships). Did an amazing job avoiding five massive storms in the Southern Ocean in 2015 on Le Soleal.
  13. Yes, I'm assuming charter(s) in between out of Singapore as my itinerary leaves from Singapore. Also planning for carry-on only 🙂
  14. I'll be following with interest as I'm doing the same itinerary in reverse on Le Laperouse at the end of the month :-). I've been to Komodo National Park before, but very interested in how you go with Orangutan sightings!
  15. no self service laundry. all done through 'send out'.
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