Rode Warrior Posted January 14, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) In a few short sentences, what is your favorite week-long cruise destination and why? For context, I am asking about cruises in which child entertainment is not necessary. Edited January 14, 2020 by Rode Warrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 14, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2020 We are doing a celebrity charter on infinity next month, adults only , entertainment is always great on rock and romance cruises, this year entertainment is America Jefferson starship Rita Coolidge Steven Bishop Todd Rundgren Cheap Trick and many others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted January 14, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Sorry, OP, but none of our favorite itineraries are that short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallysdtr Posted January 14, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, Rode Warrior said: In a few short sentences, what is your favorite week-long cruise destination and why? For context, I am asking about cruises in which child entertainment is not necessary. We have gotten spoiled with the 10 and 11 day cruises but the 7 day that we enjoyed would be the southern caribbean cruise. The 2 ships we love are the Connie and the Reflection. Hope this helps. We have been on 7 day cruises that had celebrity seminars and it was enjoyable meeting with those that attended the conferences. Don't let a celebrity cruise make you change your mind if you are looking for peace and quiet. It's all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted January 15, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2020 If it's only 7 days it would have to be Alaska for me. It's because of the beautiful scenery while sailing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted January 15, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Alaska ... #1 ... for it's scenic beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurab23 Posted January 15, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I don't fly so that limits where I can go but I love Bermuda. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted January 15, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2020 50 minutes ago, mom says said: Sorry, OP, but none of our favorite itineraries are that short. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser61262 Posted January 15, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Can't go wrong with either Alaska cruise or any cruise to the ABC islands. Alaska for the scenery but that being said I would not go that far without doing the land tour up to Denali National Park. The ABC cruise is my favorite Caribbean cruise. Love those islands. The seven day cruise to Bermuda was always a great 7 day get away but now that Celebrity stops in Newport it is a no go for us because we live in Connecticut and go there all the time by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaDanes Posted January 15, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Alaska from Vancouver. Im looking forward to Norway next summer though and it may take top marks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcrusn Posted January 15, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2020 So, not to dodge the question, but we love the onboard experience so much that sea days top the list. The ship could leave port, sail in circles and return a week later and we’d sign up. In the Caribbean, however, the private island at Coco Cay was very nice, and snorkeling/scuba in Belize is great. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter118 Posted January 15, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rode Warrior said: In a few short sentences, what is your favorite week-long cruise destination and why? For context, I am asking about cruises in which child entertainment is not necessary. While I'm in no position to claim a "7 day cruise' couldn't be a favorite as I have never been on a cruise I will say Alaska is on my list. We however selected our upcoming itinerary for the" port a day" with sea day on the last day as we are active and will be snorkeling, hiking, sailing, ATV and playing golf. That last sea day will be used to recover. Yup...I have that First time enthusiasm...wont be long I'll prefer those 10 plus day cruises with plenty of relaxation. Our next circled cruise is Mediterranean for 10 days on the Connie after refurb... Edited January 15, 2020 by Peter118 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DENIE Posted January 15, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Have to say we have started to skew to 9-12 day cruises (7 days just seems too short anymore). Just did an Italy/Dalmatian coast cruise in November and ABC Islands the previous year. Doing the Reflection America's cruise this November, and Baltic States the following. Gosh....I just don't know what is my favorite...all of them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted January 15, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 hours ago, George C said: We are doing a celebrity charter on infinity next month, adults only , entertainment is always great on rock and romance cruises, this year entertainment is America Jefferson starship Rita Coolidge Steven Bishop Todd Rundgren Cheap Trick and many others. Sounds like fun..enjoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted January 15, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Alaska, leaving out of Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted January 15, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2020 We prefer the extended cruises. But if limited to choosing our favorite 7 night cruise, it would be Alaska or Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofjessie Posted January 15, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I know a lot will think that I have no imagination but my favourite week-long cruise destination is the Caribbean. I get exactly what I want/need out of a cruise, sun, warmth, drink, food, relaxation! For me that is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted January 15, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I agree with the ‘longer cruises are my favorite’ so 7N is tough. I only do the Caribbean 7N’s to experience the ship and there are ports we don’t even go into (Nassau, most Mexico ports, Jamaica for example). So my favorite 7N Caribbean would be on my favorite ships: Edge/Eclipse (S-Class)/Summit (M-Class or whatever M-Class ship is doing this itinerary). I would recommend one very good 7N itinerary - Bermuda. 2 At Sea-3 Bermuda-2 At Sea. Love that! Alaska is great too, but want longer next time. Den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted January 15, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Only done one 7 day cruise and that was Alaska, but it was the beginning of a 3 week trip, which ended visiting Canada. . We usually do 14 nights, it’s not worth the prior travelling for any shorter time frame. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted January 15, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, upwarduk said: it’s not worth the prior travelling for any shorter time frame. Agree, not worth the airfare so we’d do a B2B. 7 nights would have to be Norway, closer for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted January 15, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 15, 2020 When we were both working we regularly did RCs 7 night Western Mediterranean/Eastern Mediterranean cruises during October half term...Not too far away for us to fly, an overnight in a wonderful city at the start or end and itineraries with bucket list destinations. Then even if we had an odd rainy day we would invariably get a few nice hot ones. The thought now of cramming all that into a one week vacation makes me tired! To say nothing of sometimes flying in the day we were cruising! Just too stressful... As others have said we don’t very often now do short cruises and even if we do we add on a land stay...For example, Alaska and a Washington State driving holiday, a Caribbean break with an Orlando villa or a trip to the Keys... Only 7 night I would consider now is Norway from Southampton...We did this as an 8 night cruise a few years ago and loved it! Probably one of the reasons this cruise was so wonderful was the weather. We had brilliant blue skies and constant sunshine for the full holiday (end of April/early May). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Jones Posted January 15, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Also agree 7 nights is normally too short. It's ok if it's part of a longer vacation with land trip too but 7 nights are not long enough for me to unwind and as others have said it's not really worth the airfare in most cases. . I did an 8 night Norway cruise which was good for the scenery. That would be the closest I could recommend in relation to the OP's question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine7 Posted January 15, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Alaska out of Vancouver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted January 15, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2020 15 hours ago, Rode Warrior said: In a few short sentences, what is your favorite week-long cruise destination and why? For context, I am asking about cruises in which child entertainment is not necessary. We mainly take two week cruises. Our best 7 day cruise was Alaska, one way from Vancouver to Seward. Our favorite overall cruises were: Japan and China, Tokyo to Hong Kong Around the Horn of South America, Buenos Aires to Valpo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rode Warrior Posted January 15, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted January 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, 4774Papa said: We mainly take two week cruises. Our best 7 day cruise was Alaska, one way from Vancouver to Seward. Our favorite overall cruises were: Japan and China, Tokyo to Hong Kong Around the Horn of South America, Buenos Aires to Valpo. Thanks for your reply. I have been on one cruise, too Alaska. We loved it and are cruising to Bahamas this year. We are planing where to go next year. Tell me about the Horn of South America! What cruise line, ports and how long? Did you see the southern cross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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