NOSaints1 Posted June 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 5, 2014 What's your thoughts on Splendour and doing a Canada New England in Sept/Oct. is this a good ship, enough to do and is it better to book a balcony? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I currently have this trip booked for early Sept; first time headed "north" on a cruise. I think the leaves will just be starting to turn, depending on the weather in the Northeast. Wife/I have been to upstate Vermont and Maine, plus in Acadia. So, we have some idea of how the cruise will be. Looking forward to the two Canadian ports. I'm thinking this can be a yearly cruise since there are lots of things wife/I are interested in. Wife/I always book an inside room... If we want to see the sights from the boat, we go up on deck. Always a spot to look out and admire the views. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSaints1 Posted June 5, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted June 5, 2014 On the breeze we were in an O/V for the Valor in Nov were in a OS, airfare won't be expensive as we will fly out of Toronto or Buffalo. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Are you planning on sightseeing elsewhere before/after the cruise? The ship sails from NYC and Buffalo and Toronto airports are not close to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSaints1 Posted June 5, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yeah a couple of days, it's an hour flying time from either airport. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPFKAH Posted June 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 5, 2014 September is actually the best time to do this run. There's a lesser chance of fog, cause the Gulf Stream is generally at its warmest, and doesn't clash with the air. You will find it's also warmer in general, unless something powerful is coming down from the north. My first time, I was a bit ignorant, and packed warm clothes for cooler temps, and expected to see some serious fall foliage. WRONG! The Maritimes actually change a lot later than say Maine. So that's out. The only downside to this itinerary is that it always "feels"!different. Can't place my finger in it, but Inhave found I am not alone. I like it however as it's a quick 4 or 5 day getaway. We have yet to have done it in the Spendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted June 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 5, 2014 We've done the Canada itinerary once in September on the Victory and had good weather for the most part. They call it a fall foliage cruise, but there wasn't any fall foliage to be seen. Maybe that happens in October. It was actually pretty warm in Canada. We had a balcony and enjoyed it. We've also sailed on the Splendor and liked it enough to book it again for this October. We thought the food was very good and the crew and entertainment staff did a good job. Also, there's a retractable roof over the lido pool so even if the weather isn't the greatest, you can still enjoy that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'm thinking the early Sept cruise the leaves will still mostly be green. But those can be just as inspiring in the right light. Based on the future weather averages, it looks like 70s during the day and 50s at night. So will plan for that now and as the days get closer, look at the forecast more closely. I can understand how it "feels differently" since on a cruise ship, you think of being in the hot, sunny climes of the Caribbean. Will be testing this in 3 months when I step on the Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPERBKWRITER Posted June 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Last year went to the Bahamas on Splendor and currently booked this fall for New England. Port intense with no beaches and you'll love the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yeah a couple of days, it's an hour flying time from either airport. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not sure if you've ever been to Niagara Falls, but wife/I went there a few years ago and stayed on the Canadian side. Our hotel room faced "ALL" of the falls. And at night, they lit up the falls. Was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSaints1 Posted June 5, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted June 5, 2014 We'll being from Canada it would be nice to see some of our country and the titanic museum. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASA13 Posted June 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 5, 2014 So glad to have read this thread, as there are not too many on Northern sailings. We are booked for Sept 6th, and I can wait. We are ready for something different, having sailed south on all our cruises. The biggest change for us will be NOT "swimming" at the ports. Instead we are ready to sight see, take many many pictures and enjoy the cooler weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hey Sasa, wife/I are also booked on the 6th... agree with about the no swimming part :) But about the pictures, already do that... just came back from 4 days in Yosemite and took over 1500. Digital cameras are great. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASA13 Posted June 5, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hey Sasa, wife/I are also booked on the 6th... agree with about the no swimming part :) But about the pictures, already do that... just came back from 4 days in Yosemite and took over 1500. Digital cameras are great. Steve My husband is the photo buff, he is excited about our "new adventure", and is ordering all types of gadgets for his camera's. Also, as long as there is a casino on board, he is happy... Yesemite--wow, that must have been fantastic. We have never been, but hopefully, someday we will make it there. See you on board :) I noticed there is not a role call for our sailing, I just checked again this morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 5, 2014 One of the things I like about my camera (Canon SX50), I don't need to carry "all of the gadgets". :) It is self contained and is close to a DSLR. Some qualities I could use the DSLR but for 95% of what I photograph, not worth the extra cost or weight. This camera is much more than the standard point-shoot. Have been to a lot of the National Parks out west. Potentially retiring out that way. There is a roll call... Just worded a bit different: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1964941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgratru Posted June 5, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You won't see fall colours here in September but you may see lots of whales, especially int he Bay of Fundy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASA13 Posted June 5, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 5, 2014 One of the things I like about my camera (Canon SX50), I don't need to carry "all of the gadgets". :) It is self contained and is close to a DSLR. Some qualities I could use the DSLR but for 95% of what I photograph, not worth the extra cost or weight. This camera is much more than the standard point-shoot. Have been to a lot of the National Parks out west. Potentially retiring out that way. There is a roll call... Just worded a bit different: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1964941 Thanks Steve. I subscribed and will read all the pages at lunchtime ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 5, 2014 that would be cool... hoping for that... went whale-watching at Monterey a few years ago and saw a couple and some Orca in the Puget Sound, but from a distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASA13 Posted June 5, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You won't see fall colours here in September but you may see lots of whales, especially int he Bay of Fundy. That would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsparties Posted June 5, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You won't see fall colours here in September but you may see lots of whales, especially int he Bay of Fundy. That would be awesome. Really looking forward to a change from the Caribbean itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted June 5, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 5, 2014 You won't see fall colours here in September but you may see lots of whales, especially int he Bay of Fundy. We have seen the whales just from sitting out on our balcony, 1 day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I can see having my camera with me for most of this trip as opposed to just on the excursions :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted June 5, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I am seriously giving some thought to taking this cruise in September 2015. Even though I live in Canada (Ottawa ON), it has been a long time since I have been to the east coast. I love Halifax and I really want to go to Maine. It is a long way off, but I suppose I could put a downpayment down. The price of the cruise I am looking at doesnt look bad even this far in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton Line Posted June 5, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Done it on the Glory twice, a 5 day with Halifax and Saint John and 4 day just with Saint John and now I am on the Splendor in 28 days on the 4 day over the July 4th weekend. Balcony cabins on the Glory, currently in an inside for price. First time July on the Glory Fog did come into play both going and coming. We were rushed off the Bridge on the Behind the Fun Tour since you couldn't even see the bow. While under fog conditions you actually have a sailor with hands on the ship's wheel ready to make that last minute turn... The 2nd late August we had fog but not as bad. The balcony was usable when the fog was not that bad. Of course the Pink Ship can close the top over the middle of the Lido deck which would be a plus on this itinerary over the Glory. FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted June 5, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 5, 2014 If wife/I like it a lot, we may have to do this yearly... What I did notice is that the Sept 20 cruise is the cheapest, by over $100/person from the Sept 6 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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