Live: Experienced cruisers try Celebrity 14 day cruise to Antartica on the Eclipse

[GatorMomInNC]

1 hour ago, NY Cruiser q said:

Thank you for your posts,  they have been very informative and helpful.  We are onboard the Eclipse now starting the same itinerary.   Embarkations was fine,  though with many steps: drop off luggage->bus->check in->bus->board ship.  Was worried since there were many complaints, but it all went smoothly.

If you start a thread/trip report please let us know. 

 

I have so enjoyed this - the pictures, the information, it has been great and greatly appreciated. 

 

[jimbo5544]

1 minute ago, GatorMomInNC said:

If you start a thread/trip report please let us know. 

 

I have so enjoyed this - the pictures, the information, it has been great and greatly appreciated. 

 

Glad you enjoyed them

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Just wondering , did you look at a smaller ship , one where you would get to land ( or ice)? 
or look at HAL with a 4 days cruise in the waters 

[jimbo5544]

2 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Just wondering , did you look at a smaller ship , one where you would get to land ( or ice)? 
or look at HAL with a 4 days cruise in the waters 

Fair question.  My better half was lets say significant concerns on how a smaller ship would fare in the waters.  We sis look at HAL but chose this for a few reasons.  Think I mentioned, we have a good friend that is mgt at HAL who would love us to sail one of their ships.  Another time.   

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Pics from the tour today.  
 

 

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Cruise on the tyree river. 

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Big time weekend and summer hangout for locals

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Stopped at a cathedral during tour

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The trip back tot eh airport was about an hour.  Began to wonder how are bags were doing.  Checked my apple tag and yup, at the airport.  

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Had to find our bags in this maze, but went quick.  

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After Delta windows opened did check in and now in lounge.  

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Next up my summary of my thoughts.  May be tomorrow.   

[Ex-Airbalancer]

21 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Fair question.  My better half was lets say significant concerns on how a smaller ship would fare in the waters.  We sis look at HAL but chose this for a few reasons.  Think I mentioned, we have a good friend that is mgt at HAL who would love us to sail one of their ships.  Another time.   

We Elite , about 100 points short of + , so have drinks and laundry is nice to have , and SHD OBC 

But think sailing for 4 days on HAL might be better , 

[jimbo5544]

8 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

We Elite , about 100 points short of + , so have drinks and laundry is nice to have , and SHD OBC 

But think sailing for 4 days on HAL might be better , 

Perks are always a good thing.   Golden handcuffs.