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Seems like a much smaller benefit with Silversea fares. Percetagewise it's a rounding error.

Same here. I was famous for my carefully selected neckties (mostly Liberty of London). My son wouldn't think of wearing anything that flashy.

They might have mentioned tweaks to the next ship.

My experience with Allianz is that policies can be rolled forward. I've even done it to completely different trips, so there should be no problem moving it to a re-booking of the same itinerary. [Unless it was purchased through the cruise line, which may affect the T&C]

Those were models, not passengers. [This was the advice I got from my travel agent before my first river cruise, and she was right!]

I can still tie my own tie (I think...) but tying someone else's is a completely different (mirror image) thing. I could never be a dentist either...

When was the last time a harpist was on board? This is not a recent cut...

More details in this new article: Windstar’s Prelog: New Ships Bring Opportunities, New Features The helideck is set to be converted into additional guest space: “It will be replaced with two big owner’s suites and balcony cabins as well,” [Prelog] explained, adding that Windstar is also changing the general arrangement of the pool decks on the vessels. With the addition of the new cabins, the ship’s current capacity is expected to increase by approximately 30 percent, reaching 224 guests. Andrew N. Todd, President & CEO of Xanterra, added: "We hope that it’s the kick off for beginning of what we planned to add additional ships and sail to destinations and locations that we’ve been wanting to go.” [giving me hope that Windstar will buy more ships in this class as Atlas keeps cranking them out]

Explora Journeys: Creating a Unique Cruise Brand Bottom line: they think they are doing great, have no plans to change

I'd be grumpy too, because they are not the same thing at all. Black coffee is brewed to the proper intensity – Americano is an espresso (strong and bitter) that has been watered down.

That amazon isn't capitalized.

Doesn't come close to undoing the March price increase on my 2025 cruise.

Going from 1-1-1 to 1-2-1 is hardly a luxury improvement!

Not one of the new ones [the ice-strengthened hull would really be wasted there] – but they will be positioning one sailing ship (Wind Star) plus one yacht (Star Breeze) full-time in French Polynesia. https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-equipment/windstar-cruises-acquiring-two-mystic-invest-ships-one-newbuild

It can't have been worse than the San Francisco Symphony in the late '60s when I was out there. The lead French Horn player ran his own 'clam' bar... Thanks for the picture – that is an amazing opera house in the middle of the jungle! I hope the itinerary exceeds your modest expectations. And that Silver Wind isn't as bad as my recent experience on Whisper (and other recent reports) would forecast. At least my itinerary delivered, so I hope the same for you.

I'm surprised they don't know how to spell Grease. Haven't they seen the movie??? 🤣

And yet the myth goes on that this was an improvement that Azamara should copy!

Because you seem to bring a mass market cruise line sensibility, which IMHO is wrong for Azamara. And I'm fully entitled to my opinion too.

Not with my back!!!

Except those whose luggage was already at the airline limit!!! [Been there, done that – left the book behind...]

It must have been Formal Night!!!

@DavyWavey70 I got an email advertising this private jet trip today. Too rich for my blood, but it sounds right up your alley: https://www.noble-caledonia.co.uk/voyages-and-tours/journeys-by-private-train-%26-jet/tour/3489/crossroads-of-cultures/?search_url_id=40 It's in April, which I remember you said isn't a good time for you to travel. Maybe you could get Gordon Ramsey's squatters to run the hotel for you??? 🤪

On our first Scenic cruise we got the backpacks – they were so heavy that we couldn't even give them away. On our second cruise they substituted the 50 Euros for the luggage amenity, which we thought was a very good trade! Recently I read that this was a short-term solution for those who had booked expecting a luggage item [and a very nice gesture, since many cruise lines just cut things without substitution or explanation]; now enough time has gone by that a 'make-good' is no longer necessary. But of course by now people think the 50 Euros was a permanent feature – you can't win!

Explora uses the SeaWare software from Versonix, which is also blamed for Azamara's website woes. MSC is not listed as a SeaWare customer. But there are also many other cruise lines that use it, and they seem to have good website functionality – so I don't know why these two recent customers are both having problems. https://www.versonix.com/customers/

Reports from those sailing in those Oceania cabins are that the shower doors were not a good idea. The showers are still too small, but now there is no give when your body (especially your funny bone) hits the door. Azamara upgraded the curtains so they don't cling, which is the best compromise available.