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[scriv]

We've just come back from a fantastic cruise to the Norway Fjords where the scenery was so awesome beyond words and also, amazingly, the weather was hot and sunny.

I didn't think we would like cruising, but just love it. I like the itineraries where you have quite a few port stops though that are interesting.

We have also been to St Petersburg and the Baltic ports and are going soon to Iceland!

We are hooked.

[Suzi Q]

Going a week on saturday south sea island cruise on P@O
Bit worried as I fell and wrenched my back so fingers crossed
never been on a cruise before Been on a Royal Naval Frigate in the WRENS I was sick hehehe

[CLKD]

Take a collapsable bucket Suzi Q? Enjoy!

[scriv]

Enjoy Suzy Q

[jgr]

Started cruiseing in 2013 and have been hooked ever since. we like the big ships and even though there are lots of people on board you can always find a quiet spot, you can be as friendly or as isolated as you want. Never had an outbreak of D&V yet and definately don't get hearded about. We always go into the towns or do one of the tours that the cruise ships offer which can take you all over and give you a great insight of to area you are visiting. Just back from one in May and looking forward to our next one in October. Been on some rough seas especially the Bay of Biscay but the whole experience far outweighs any worries.

[CLKD]

I of course would avoid the Bay of Biscay at all costs 

[Joyce]

Hubby has said he might consider river cruise or fjords. 

[scriv]

cubagirl, the fjords is a good one to try first. It was our first one and it won me over.

The advantage is it is only for a week, but long enough for you to work out whether you like it or not.

A typical week is : You board on Day 1 in the afternoon, Day 2 is spent at sea, Day 3 you are in Stavanger for the day; Day 4 you are in Olden; Day 5 you are in Flam for the day; Day 6 is spent in Bergen; Day 7 is a Sea day and Day 8 you are back in Southampton and get off after breakfast.

So you have four days out in different ports.

The scenery in Norway is awesome and the best way to explore the fjords is to sail down them.

Good luck.

[CLKD]

Sounds lovely! 

[ellie]

Have sailed through the Bay of Biscay in a force 9 gale on a small Fred Olson boat.....OH what fun lol......The captain advised that we stay in our cabins, but oh no, my DH decided he was going for lunch.......10 mins later he returned, can only describe his face as pea green 
 

[CLKD]

  - did you go green too 

[ellie]

No I lay on the bed and read a book.....I had also taken a travel pill....hubby didn't need one       Hehe that will teach him!

[purplenanny]

We've just come back from a fantastic cruise to the Norway Fjords where the scenery was so awesome beyond words and also, amazingly, the weather was hot and sunny.

I didn't think we would like cruising, but just love it. I like the itineraries where you have quite a few port stops though that are interesting.

We have also been to St Petersburg and the Baltic ports and are going soon to Iceland!

We are hooked.

We've just come back from a fantastic cruise to the Norway Fjords where the scenery was so awesome beyond words and also, amazingly, the weather was hot and sunny.

Could I ask who you booked with and the name of the ship? I've got a bit lost looking at all the choices!

[scriv]

Hi purplenanny -

We went with P&O. Our recent cruise to Norway was on Azura ( a larger family ship - about 3000 pax) but our first cruise to Norway and the next one to the Baltic was on Oriana ( an older and more traditional smaller adult only ship - about 1,900 pax.


I have sent you a PM with more details in case I am not allowed to name agents on the open forum.

[CLKD]

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