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Its months away if its cancelled get your money back and move on. Presumably they want to operate it as much as they can as a sub is an expensive investment and they want return on its investment. They probably have their own good reasons why but I dont understand this entitlement as to why they need to give a full reason and explain "whats going on and why" to anyone who asks?

We are booked on the Jan 5 24 Caribbean cruise and noticed they "downgraded" one of the ports from Road Town/Tortola to San Juan/Puerto Rico. I only saw it when I searched the cruise on their website after reading this thread. There were no notifications from Explora at all of the itinerary change. We are well travelled and been to some of the best beaches like Bora Bora/Maldives so overall its not a huge deal but would be nice if they at least e-mailed booked guest of the change as people may already be planning their excursions and could cause inconvenience.

They are both excellent products. I have a strong preference for new, shiny and modern settings. Explora II is brand new ship vs one over 20 years old it's a no brainer for me. However if you dont mind the older layout Im not sure if a premium of $1500 would be worth it.

Your excursions will be included and decided at the time. Mostly on zodiacs. It'll be difficult to arrange local tours as port time will vary.

What about Iceland/Greenland in this summer on the Venture. Im guessing a jacket would be provided since there will be plenty of zodiac?

You can board anytime you want as long as its during the embarkation window. No one is going to turn you away showing up at a time different from your assigned time.

Wow great trip review. Thanks.

You've been treated like steerage passengers on Seabourn because you didnt tip?

Is there not enough caviar or Champaign for everyone? Aren't we all mostly receiving excellent service regardless of tipping status? Amenities and services on a ship is not a zero sum game what differences does it make to us what others do with their money?

Im going to stick my neck out and generally agree with you. Although I believe tipping culture is out of control in the US knowing many folks who work in the service industry including CruiseShip workers they appreciate all tips whether its after, before or during service. The vast majority of international ship employees are very poor by our standards (we literally take $10k/per person cruises) and $5-10 will make their day. Having said that since tip is included in the fare excellent service should be provided to all passengers regardless. LMB01 isnt giving away your money she is giving away her own so if she wants to make it rain its her business and she is doing someone very nice for these employees who work extremely hard.

I see its a good thing I dont use flash then but I am guilty of sometimes making a few attempts to get a right. 😀

Hmm I never knew me taking pictures of my own plate at my own table would bother someone else at another table...

Im guessing on the expedition ship many excursions will be on zodiac thus already included.

Flyingscotsailors Yes I am on that 11 day cruise and thanks for the specific answer!

Hello I am booked on the Venture going Greenland august 2024. I looked on the excursions page and the only ones available to book are the ones in Reykjavik(departing port). Is it because its too early for the excursions to show up on the website or is it because there are no excursions to be booked as the zodiacs are already included?