thames_side Posted September 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Anyone interested in what Vistafjord/Caronia is like these days may like to read my review http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=58278 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trams Posted September 25, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have had two cruises on Saga Ruby and agree with what you have written. We are booked for the Baltic Cruise next June. Am I right in thinking you had to share transport home with passengers from another cruise line, or did I missread what you wrote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thames_side Posted September 25, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted September 25, 2009 No, we had the car to ourselves. We shared the roads with cars full of passengers from other cruise lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotterdam Posted September 27, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2009 The Saga Ruby was in New York City yesterday & I loved seeing her here again...I was onboard her pre Saga...... Hopefully I'll sail in her again.... Your review was wonderful..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted September 27, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I would love to sail the Saga Ruby some day, she is a gorgeous and classic looking liner. Here's a shot of her yesterday docked at the west side cruise terminal in New York City. The crew was involved in some safety drills. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatdad Posted October 1, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks for the post. Saw the ship docking beside us in NY last week and was curious as to it's history and the sailing experience. Was a little concerned with the condition of the vessel as it appears to be some rust at the water line or perhaps just needs a paint job. Don't see too many ships being pushed around by tugs these days which was neat to see. Sounds like Saga gives you the real sailing feeling of yester-year which I miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcscot Posted October 9, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thank you for the interesting review. We got on when you got off in Southampton! We had just finished cruising around Ireland on the Saga Rose, had one night in Southampton & then boarded the Ruby for the crossing to New York. I fulfilled my dream of sailing on both of those ships. I now classify myself as an experienced 'Saganaut', as Captain Rentell would say! I bought a signed copy of Captain Rentell's book on board & am now reading it. It is interesting & entertaining. He has had a varied career, including several years as an officer on QE2. He was the navigator on her South Atlantic trip during the Falkland campaign. He also holds the dubious distinction of being the only captain to invite us to dine at his table! I will not get the chance to sail on Saga Rose again, but would love to sail on the Ruby again; a real classic. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thames_side Posted October 12, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Yes Captain Rentell seemed a very nice chap and his book is a great read. He's not too happy just now though as the pilot drove his ship into a concrete bollard in New York on Saturday. Awaiting his blog with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcscot Posted October 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Is that what happened? I have seen the pictures & it is a nasty dent on the bow. I have heard that she is going into Bayonne for repairs but I could not find out what had happened.I wonder how it will impact (excuse the pun) the crossing back to Southampton. There will be lots of people who have flown out to meet the ship. Thanks, Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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