Kobilee

1 hour ago, MSUjohn said:

the cruise was by NCL in November of 2021.  it was a 10 night cruise from Greece and was supposed to have two nights in Israel and a night in turkey.  

10 days or so before departure i was emailed saying that they had cancelled Israel and added a port in turkey to compensate. when i check in at the port, i am informed that Turkey was scratched too.

 

to make matters worse, everything about the cruise was awful once we got onboard. 

Thats such a shame that your cruise was disappointing! We are scheduled to go there in October however, I have heard some cruises are changing itineraries now. We will make a decision before final payment.

30 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

All depends on the cruise line and itinerary. There isn't a couple of ports that get substituted every time, or are the only ones that can be exchanged.

Hmm OK makes sense. Its Athens to Athens on Celebrity Apex.

Hi has anyone had an itinerary change for Israel? If so what ports are being substituted?

Great review thank you! Re the toilet paper issue which sounds gross...knowing this if ever I do a Pullmantur cruise I'd take on a packet of nappy bags to put the toilet paper in. They are nicely scented and should help eliminate nasty odours.

Thank you so much Paul & Edward!! We joined you on your last cruise blog and can't wait until your next! You've had a wonderful cruise and you've so generously taken us all on the ride with you. Safe travels home - looking forward to the next adventure!

OK so to confirm the difference....is it for example 8252 has 2.5x balcony or 8254? Thanks heaps!!

Take note that the 1st and 3rd cabin away from the hump have a 2.5X oversize balcony and that the 2nd and 4th have "only" a 1.5X size balcony. I hope the "unlucky" one will not feel jealous. :rolleyes:

Also note that only one portion of the divider can be opened like a door. You will be able to circulate from one balcony to the other one but most of the divider will remain.

Hi Sue

We too are doing a land tour of India prior to the cruise however ours is just 5 nights. It sounds good. We are really looking forward to the whole thing. We have also tacked on 2 nights on Santorini at the end.

Jenny

Just paid the deposit yippee!!

Thanks Phil. I think we are getting keener every day! We do love the hot weather so that is a plus for us. Its a very very resonable price and we are thinking of it as our opportunity to try a little luxury.

Jenny

Hi all

Im wondering if anyone has done this cruise before. We are considering this for next April - its 17 days and has lots of days at sea (6 at one point). Have not sailed Azamara before so lots of questions come to mind: is there enough onboard activity?? Also I wonder should further unrest in that area around Suez happen what wouldcompany's policy be on sailing in those areas. Any thoughts and opinions welcome!!