wolf
September 12th, 2003, 11:08 PM
For a wonderful small ship experience in the South Pacific I'd recommend
http://www.societyexpeditions.com/
Mason wrote:
> We are trying to plan a cruise for March or April 2004 and I'd love to hear any
> suggestions, especially if they are not likely to pop up on a major screen.
>
> Length: 10-20 days (could go longer or even shorter for the perfect trip)
> Line: Premium (HAL/Celebrity level, although not those because I have scoured
> their websites)
> Itinerary: Somewhat unusual to exotic. South America, Asia, South Pacific,
> Indian Ocean, possibly Mediterranean. Might have to do Panama Canal with good
> stops.
>
> I am currently looking at:
>
> 1) Tahitian/Pacific Princess for Tahiti
> 2) Prinsendam Hong Kong to Bombay, although this might be a bit too much (22
> days and two very long flights) -- some of the group have children they will be
> away from
> 3) Amsterdam 3/7 from Chile to Argentina, I think it would be fun to round the
> Cape and it seems like a good time of year, but expensive airfare -- I really
> would prefer to start or even better stop in the US.
>
> I like the Royal Princess Chile to Ft. Lauderdale itinerary, but I'm thinking
> the Royal is just too shabby for our taste -- never been on her so correct me
> if you have sailed her recently and disagree.
>
> Thanks in advance for any hints. It's hard to find a great cruise for a group
> with jobs and kids -- although my wife has blessed the Hong Kong-Bombay ideal,
> so we could just do that ourselves if we want.
>
>
>
>
> "If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. If this is tea, please bring me
> some coffee."
> - Abraham Lincoln
http://www.societyexpeditions.com/
Mason wrote:
> We are trying to plan a cruise for March or April 2004 and I'd love to hear any
> suggestions, especially if they are not likely to pop up on a major screen.
>
> Length: 10-20 days (could go longer or even shorter for the perfect trip)
> Line: Premium (HAL/Celebrity level, although not those because I have scoured
> their websites)
> Itinerary: Somewhat unusual to exotic. South America, Asia, South Pacific,
> Indian Ocean, possibly Mediterranean. Might have to do Panama Canal with good
> stops.
>
> I am currently looking at:
>
> 1) Tahitian/Pacific Princess for Tahiti
> 2) Prinsendam Hong Kong to Bombay, although this might be a bit too much (22
> days and two very long flights) -- some of the group have children they will be
> away from
> 3) Amsterdam 3/7 from Chile to Argentina, I think it would be fun to round the
> Cape and it seems like a good time of year, but expensive airfare -- I really
> would prefer to start or even better stop in the US.
>
> I like the Royal Princess Chile to Ft. Lauderdale itinerary, but I'm thinking
> the Royal is just too shabby for our taste -- never been on her so correct me
> if you have sailed her recently and disagree.
>
> Thanks in advance for any hints. It's hard to find a great cruise for a group
> with jobs and kids -- although my wife has blessed the Hong Kong-Bombay ideal,
> so we could just do that ourselves if we want.
>
>
>
>
> "If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. If this is tea, please bring me
> some coffee."
> - Abraham Lincoln