SnorkelAway Posted September 20, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or comments on any differences, positive or negative, between cruising on Pursuit or on Journey. We are looking at very similar Mid-East itineraries at very similar times of year on Pursuit and Journey. Any reason to prefer one ship over the other? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excitedofharpenden Posted September 20, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I'd go on either. Especially with the adding of The Den, happening now. Phil 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 20, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Agree now they are back to identical layouts and it looks like the shop area on Pursuit is also being opened up to be like the other two in the words of Captain Johannes the only difference is the art on the walls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinaro44 Posted September 20, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Journey has the Sunset Bar, meaning fewer outside tables in Windows but less sense of dining amidst a sea of wall-to-wall tables on Pursuit. Only substantive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in OR Posted September 20, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Yes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Rose Posted September 23, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Is there a casino on the Pursuit? I know there is one on the Journey, but did not see one on the deck plans that I looked at of the Pursuit. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted September 23, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Diane Rose said: Is there a casino on the Pursuit? I know there is one on the Journey, but did not see one on the deck plans that I looked at of the Pursuit. Diane No. Also, being removed from Journey during the current dry dock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurieb Posted September 25, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Casinos have all been removed. I’ve not yet been on pursuit, love Journey , but would be happy on either 😊. I don’t think you could make a wrong choice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazaam Posted October 3, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2021 The Journey does feature the absolutely unique, extraordinarily talented and energetic Eric de Gray as Cruise Director. For many cruisers who have experienced Eric's originality, that alone is enough to tip the balance in favour of the Journey. That said, the Pursuit offers the incredible, visibly almost everywhere at the same time, multi-lingual charming Hotel Director, Heike. She has an equally huge following of experienced cruisers as Eric has, so the balance can easily swing in this direction. So, you can't go wrong with either ship, each featuring rock star-like senior officers. Better yet, book one on each and then draw your own conclusions! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 3, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Shazaam said: That said, the Pursuit offers the incredible, visibly almost everywhere at the same time, multi-lingual charming Hotel Director, Heike I remember Heike from Journey, as Assistant CD! Eric is definitely a special person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 3, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: I remember Heike from Journey, as Assistant CD! Eric is definitely a special person. I don’t think Heike has ever worked in the entertainment department. Staff move ships and nothing is set for next year so base your choice on itineraries and dates that suit you. You’re unlikely to make a wrong choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 3, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2021 11 minutes ago, uktog said: I don’t think Heike has ever worked in the entertainment department. Staff move ships and nothing is set for next year so base your choice on itineraries and dates that suit you. You’re unlikely to make a wrong choice. Well perhaps she was in an adminstrative position? I thought I really remembered her on Journey when we met in 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Wendy The Wanderer said: Well perhaps she was in an adminstrative position? I thought I really remembered her on Journey when we met in 2016? She has been hotel director since inception, so she would have been in that most senior role if she was onboard - Journey was certainly her ship latterly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy The Wanderer Posted October 3, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, uktog said: She has been hotel director since inception, so she would have been in that most senior role if she was onboard - Journey was certainly her ship latterly Thanks, I guess I just mis-remembered what she did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfastman Posted October 3, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 3, 2021 45 minutes ago, uktog said: She has been hotel director since inception, so she would have been in that most senior role if she was onboard - Journey was certainly her ship latterly I believe that she was guest relations manager when we first met her on Journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 3, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Belfastman said: I believe that she was guest relations manager when we first met her on Journey. From Azamara's website - we first knew her in Guest Relations on Celebrity in 2001 but by 2006 we were sailing with her as Hotel Director and did not drop back When Azamara was started in 2007 I came onboard as hotel director. I was part of the opening team onboard the Journey, then opened the Quest shortly after, where I stayed for two years. I’ve been back on the Journey for the past four years. Edited October 3, 2021 by uktog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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