This sounds like a cruise of a different color!JewelFreak|1318781413|3041492 said:DH refuses to go on a cruise -- what you folks say confirms his opinions.
I have a friend who does expensive ones with lecturers & museum guys on board. Last summer she went to Russia, cruised from somewhere to St. Petersburg & it sounded wonderful. A private visit to the Hermitage w/experts to explain stuff, meetings at palaces with professors to guide & enlighten. They slept on the boat, for which she was thankful. Must have been a great experience, if you can afford it.
Sundial|1318815368|3041738 said:We've done a number of cruises. I can't say that I like sailing on the big ships all that much, but we have really enjoyed the smaller more luxurious ships of Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas. These ships offer larger cabins, no crowds, and more staff members per passenger. The night life might not be exciting enough for younger party people or families traveling together, but it is a nice way to travel for couples.
TravelingGal|1318876478|3042110 said:I would consider a Disney cruise with the kid.
But without her, as long as I was mobile, healthy and had a working brain...er, no.
rosetta|1318884614|3042239 said:Definitely want to try a cruise one day. Can anyone recommend a really upmarket line?
Maisie|1318881907|3042189 said:I would really like to go on a cruise. But I read some reviews a while ago that said people were getting really sick on the ships because of bad hygiene. Not washing hands etc before going to the restaurants. I would really hate to spend lots of money on a trip just to get an upset tummy.
There is a company called Viking River Cruises that have smaller boats. They offer trips to European destinations as well as Russia and the far east. I would definitely consider them if my husband and I were able to get away on our own. I think they can accomodate max 150 people.
There is a review website, bit like Trip Advisor but for cruises. http://www.cruisecritic.co.uk