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How many days until your next cruise??? Part 2
Midwestern Cruiser replied to Host Kat's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
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How many days until your next cruise??? Part 2
Midwestern Cruiser replied to Host Kat's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
This thread has been running a long time. And there were previous ones before. This is the first time I've commented here and re-posts seem silly. Why not just add a countdown to your signature if sharing it often adds to your excitement? -
How many days until your next cruise??? Part 2
Midwestern Cruiser replied to Host Kat's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
Is it common for people to re-post the number of days as a cruise gets closer? -
How many days until your next cruise??? Part 2
Midwestern Cruiser replied to Host Kat's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
15 .... and 52 .... and 214 .... and 257 -
Thought your 'name' looked familiar, so I guess it was from seeing it in our roll call! My flight to KEF leaves here (St Louis) July 7th. Meeting friends from TN in Chicago for the long haul flight, arriving July 8th. One more day there would be nice, and we haven't booked flights yet, so I guess it's possible, but we'll hit the ground running when we land -- planning a whale watching tour that afternoon, once checked in (wherever we stay). Doing the Golden Circle on the 9th. Can't wait to soak in a lagoon. I really like the idea of an apartment (kitchenette, pre-cruise laundry, wifi) and with four of us, it seems more economical. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check the place out.
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Thank you. Pretty much supports what I'm finding online: neither bus nor train will get you to the cruise terminal (would still need a cab from either depot) and cabs are WAY expensive. My HAL PCC says she'll start asking others and I'll continue to look at pre-cruise travel on their site to see if transfers become available.
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What cruise ship have you sailed on the most?
Midwestern Cruiser replied to Honolulu Blue's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
23 on Carnival -- most on one ship: Imagination and Triumph 3 each 16 on Holland -- most on one ship Nieuw Statendam 4 (soon to be 5) 11 on others -- 5 on Royal, 2 on Princess, 2 on NCL, 1 on Costa and 1 on Big Red Boat I like 'em all and cruise by price and itinerary. -
@cabland Have done that drive three times & it continues to be my 'best of' Skagway. Without it, I'd rather not port there.
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Thanks for sharing! Had an "oh, duh" moment about swiping your card to get off the ship ... of course that's how it works 😏
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You didn't, @linksgolf -- I've been there enough to know -- but I'm sorry your tour was cancelled. I've been incredibly fortunate on my trips there. So far, only one port was skipped and only one bad day of weather (had sideways rain in Ketchikan in 2021). That's in nine visits over 60 days. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good 😊
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You DEFINITELY live in a special place! And, if I didn't have kids and grands near me, I'd join you (at least in the southeast area). This will be my 8th cruise and 9th visit. Just can't get enough of the place. The mobility issues are neuro muscular related. Leg weakness, so walking for any distance is tough, but there are no other problems. I think -- now that I've heard your description -- getting on and off of the smaller boat should be fine. Nice to be less concerned. Thank you!
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Thank You! @Northern Aurora Based on your earlier post, this is what I expected. Guess nervousness just wanted to see it spelled out - and I really appreciate you taking the time to do it (here & within the other topic)! This is a first time out since dealing with the mobility challenges, so I'm trying to prepare by asking & looking ahead. CC members like you are why it's such a successful site. Thanks again!
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I'm looking for detail on the small boat excursion (ours will be Endicott and Dawes next week). Concerned a little about how easy boarding the excursion boat is (any different than boarding a tender?) and whether we re-board the ship in Juneau or exit on to a dock. Have one in our party with a slight mobility issue and am trying to get info to share. Thanks so much!
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We've booked this tour while on Royal next week (Endicott and Dawes). Would you mind sharing more about the boarding and exiting process from/to the ship? We have one person in our group with minimal mobility challenges. Is boarding the excursion boat 'really' like boarding a tender? And is exiting at the end on to the dock (vs back on to the ship) possible? Thanks so much for your assistance!
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Gary is north of my southern Illinois, metro St Louis location, but I've visited The Region a few times!
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@shipper50 I've read your comments & know you didn't ask about a land tour (pre- or post-cruise). Hope you enjoy your 'cruise only' trip! I've done that seven times & can just about guarantee you will :-}
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The Fleet Report and Daily for Sunday October 9th, 2022
Midwestern Cruiser replied to richwmn's topic in Holland America Line
Came here looking for a bit of info and you seem to be the 'go to guy' so I'm wondering what you can share about outdoor movies on Nieuw Statendam? Times especially, but genres, release dates, ratings and anything else you think notable would be great. Thanks for your help!