Ken_W Posted January 22, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 22, 2014 A new cruise line, cruising the East Coast, the Great Lakes and the Caribbean. Pearl Seas Cruises, one ship so far with an inaugural sailing set for June. Had a brief conversation with a sales rep and asked if they were U.S. flagged, and she said yes they flew the U.S. flag but were registered in Marshall Islands, where we provide military support but they're still a republic. Meanwhile, cruises that start in the U.S. end either in Canada or Nassau, so it seems they would not be U.S. flagged. Anyone have more info? The itineraries look wonderful, and it looks like a nice small ship environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriab8 Posted January 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just pulled an ad out of my Audubon magazine for this company. Full page ad with pic of brand new ship Pearl Mist. 200 passengers max. http://www.pearlseascruises.com I own a place on Lake Erie so looks like they'll be sailing by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotto22 Posted February 12, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I spoke with a sales rep today as the info on the cabins was rather sparse both online and in the brochure I received. They are offering free shore excursions and a pre cruise hotel stay for the cruise I inquired about, a 14 day cruise around the first of October. I am just a little wary of trying something this new. Never have been much of a risk taker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuitCaseBears Posted June 12, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I just found these guys and if they pan out at all, it would be perfect for DH's 50th' b'day gift for many reason. I wish there was more info. Hopefully over the next few months as their summer cruise season progresses, we'll get some reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgcruiser Posted June 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2014 We are booked for the August 20th Great Lakes Cruise. Will review it after. All reads great so we're going for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_W Posted June 16, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking forward to reading your review! I believe my great-grandparents took a Great Lakes cruise for their honeymoon, and I'd love to hear about your experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted June 23, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2014 It appears that the same people who own American Cruise Lines (Yorktown, etc) own the Pearl Seas company. Major league tour companies such as the Smithsonian Journeys people use many of the ACL ships for their tours. I have traveled with ACL on a Columbia River trip on the Queen of the West and long ago posted a review. I am interested in a trip on the Great Lakes right now but haven't seen a price point that I can live with with Pearl Seas. There is plenty of information available on American Cruise Lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcasefull Posted June 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I am interested in a trip on the Great Lakes right now but haven't seen a price point that I can live with with Pearl Seas. s. Don't know the Pearl Seas price but Blount might be a little cheaper though no frills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted June 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I will be interested to hear from those sailing Pearl Seas Mist's inaugural sailing tomorrow. I've never seen a sailing without any fanfare. No pre-inaugural sailing for the media and travel agents.... First sailing for the crew and passengers on a ship that has been sitting idle for years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted June 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I will be interested to hear from those sailing Pearl Seas Mist's inaugural sailing tomorrow. I've never seen a sailing without any fanfare. No pre-inaugural sailing for the media and travel agents.... First sailing for the crew and passengers on a ship that has been sitting idle for years.... I'm waiting for some information as well. The Smithsonian Magazine often has an add for this company and that is about all I know at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.Seattle Posted June 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) This looks really interesting!! I just read about the first sailing out of Baltimore and look forward to reading some reviews here! umm.... a tainted past? http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-06-14/business/bs-bz-pearl-mist-20130518_1_cruise-ship-mystery-ship-carolyn-spencer-brown Edited June 27, 2014 by Sam.Seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Anyone been on the ship yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgo51 Posted July 10, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Would love to hear from anyone that has been. We are looking forward to Great Lakes and Georgian Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marne-c Posted July 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Hello, mgo51! I've been watching this thread (and doing Google searches on "Pearl Mist") to see what pax have to say about the ship. For the first (and now second) sailings, I've found some articles from harbor-related publications noting the arrival and/or departure of the ship. But nothing from passengers. (Note that I do not hang out on social media sites like Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter, so I wouldn't know if anyone posted there.) But hey, good fellow-cruiser, we're gonna be traveling together! I've been looking for info because I, together with my 93-year-old father, will be pax on the July 30th Chicago departure of the Pearl Mist's 4th sailing, the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay cruise. So we now have what it take for a successful Roll Call -- more than one cruiser! Therefore, I just started an official Roll Call thread under the Cruise Forum titled "All Other Cruise Lines Roll Calls". You can visit the Roll Call by clicking here. Please post!!!! --Marne Edited July 11, 2014 by marne-c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_W Posted July 11, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Here's wishing you bon voyage on your July 39th sailing, and if you get the chance I'm sure there are lots of folks here who would be interested in your experience both on board and with Pearl Cruises. There's a family story (taken with many grains of salt) that my grandfather was conceived on a Great Lakes steamer in 1901 during my great-grandparents honeymoon. True or not, it represent a picture of the glamour of a cruise on the Great Lakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags74 Posted July 23, 2014 #16 Share Posted July 23, 2014 WE are scheduled to board the Pearl Mist on July 30th. I am disappointed that I have not seen any reviews on the previous sailings. I have asked numerous questions and asked for a reply or a phone call back from a supervisor and have never received a phone call back or an email. I sure hope the service on board is better than what I have received thus for. I think they need to improve on their communication skills. We are seasoned travelers and have never had this type of problem. We are leaving in a few days and still waiting on information regarding our cruise.....very frustrating. I hope when we return from our cruise, I will be able to write a positive review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted July 23, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 23, 2014 WE are scheduled to board the Pearl Mist on July 30th. I am disappointed that I have not seen any reviews on the previous sailings. I have asked numerous questions and asked for a reply or a phone call back from a supervisor and have never received a phone call back or an email. I sure hope the service on board is better than what I have received thus for. I think they need to improve on their communication skills. We are seasoned travelers and have never had this type of problem. We are leaving in a few days and still waiting on information regarding our cruise.....very frustrating. I hope when we return from our cruise, I will be able to write a positive review. hope you come back & give your thoughts on the cruise Not a good start if they do not communicate to the passengers in a timely manner Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill SC Posted August 7, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Watched the Pearl Mist sail into and out of Parry Sound, ON on Monday. I am looking forward to hearing the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgo51 Posted August 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ports were great! loved everything from Holland,Mi to Mackinac Island. Ship not so great. They have alot of work to do before they can say "luxury cruise and exquisite cuisine". Mechanical problems caused ALOT of noise. Food was the worst in over 30 cruises we have taken. I did write a full review under the review section.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 12, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks for the update guess we will wait before booking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 16, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) A few reviews have been posted under member reviews. They sound good :confused: Edited August 16, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenbf Posted August 29, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I would be very interested to hear more from cgcruiser when you return. We are booked for the Oct. 8 Canadian Maritimes Cruise. I'm very curious about the shore excursions and the lectures onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenbf Posted August 29, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 29, 2014 WE are scheduled to board the Pearl Mist on July 30th. I am disappointed that I have not seen any reviews on the previous sailings. I have asked numerous questions and asked for a reply or a phone call back from a supervisor and have never received a phone call back or an email. I sure hope the service on board is better than what I have received thus for. I think they need to improve on their communication skills. We are seasoned travelers and have never had this type of problem. We are leaving in a few days and still waiting on information regarding our cruise.....very frustrating. I hope when we return from our cruise, I will be able to write a positive review. So, how was it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 29, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 29, 2014 There are several reviews ..mostly good http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/pearl-seas-cruises/cl/ Maybe we will try them next summer Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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