Doh15 Posted July 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2023 It looks like Windstar is moving the Star Legend from the Caribbean to the Persian Gulf this winter. Maybe part of it is being based in North America, and having gay travel companions who may not be comfortable in those countries, but I have absolutely no interest in these itineraries and I am disappointed there will be fewer Caribbean options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseOrLand Posted July 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 12, 2023 We won't consider any of these cruises, but simply because we once stopped a few nights in Dubai, on the way to East Africa. It was such a disappointing tourism experience that we have no interest in the other Emirates. Oversimplification, besides the crushing heat, a building that is over 40 years old in Dubai is just about "historic." I wonder if there is some sort of "subsidy" from the Emirate governments, to promote tourism and increase awareness of these destinations. I also wonder about air conditioning on the ships that I've been on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strenz Posted July 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2023 We won’t go there either human rights and women’s rights. No desire. I love WS but that area of the world not in my future and I am sorry for that I am very a curious person who loves learning and love cultures. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted July 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2023 16 minutes ago, Strenz said: We won’t go there either human rights and women’s rights. No desire. I love WS but that area of the world not in my future and I am sorry for that I am very a curious person who loves learning and love cultures. I couldn't agree more. I won't go there either for the same reasons. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroSister Posted July 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 12, 2023 @Doh15 it might be worse than uncomfortable for your travel companion: it could be actually unsafe. I agree with above; no interest in bringing my tourism $$$ to such a place. There's a big difference between being curious about different cultures and financially supporting oppressive dictatorships or monarchies. No thank you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted July 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I wonder what in the world they were thinking. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycat Posted July 17, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) What they are thinking is let’s do something maybe a little more interesting than the same islands in the Caribbean one more time, Athens to Venice, or let’s try Venice to Athens just to mix it up, how about Iceland, Iceland, or let’s try Iceland. We have been to Dubai twice and we find it a fascinating spot and we plan to return and encourage our friends to do so as well. Edited July 17, 2023 by Barrycat 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strenz Posted July 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I understand that the places in the Middle East must be fascinating with all that ancient history and cultural differences. I love that stuff, however, I am of the mind that human rights violations, treatment of women and foreign workers, freedom of expression is far more important to me. I get it that my paltry sum of money will not make a difference to those countries but I can more easily live with myself and my beliefs by going other places. I also think those who want to go to Venice, Iceland, Caribbean, Athens etc nothing at all wrong with that. What is interesting and tolerable to you may be different for others, it does not need to be put down. Happy Sailing 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosroz Posted August 7, 2023 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I am looking at one of these cruises I’ve been to that part of world before once on a land based holiday once on a cruise , for me I love the short haul from the U.K. and am no longer keen on a Caribbean cruise especially .via Miami . ALL countries have issues , even the developed Western ones ! I’ve never been with Windstar before but these itineraries interest me so I can get a bit of Winter sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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