Views on a cruise

No Blacks
No Dogs
No Irish

I'd love a cruise with dogs, actually.

oh maddyone - you totally got this wrong, for sure.

Jura, what a truly nasty comment!

If you don’t like Brits, why did you live here for so long and why do you concern yourself with British politics?

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Cruises for Brits only - wow + over 50s only- doubly my idea of a nightmare.

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We have never been on a cruise ourselves so not able to give my opinion. We have met many people on holiday who love cruises. I don't think we have met anyone who has only been on just one cruise. Some friends of ours have been on cruises all over the world, always go with the 'top' cruise lines. The last three they have been on haven't been up to the usual standard. I think it probable depends on what you expect from a cruise. I love watching the cruise programmes and can see why people get excited. There are some absolutely gorgeous ships. For me, I just don't fancy being on the ship a lot of the time. We like to do our own thing and definitely like to go out for a walk in the evening. If you fancy being on a ship and don't mind being held captive, so to speak, then I think you would love one!

Thanks Maddyone!

MiniMoon, enjoy it, I think you’ll love it.

Jane10, we did the Alaska cruise and Rockies tour for our Ruby Wedding, it was absolutely fantastic, enjoy.

We're off to Alaska next year with a 7 night tour through the Rockies on our way to Vancouver to join the ship first. Really looking forward to it.

Ooh, I'm already excited!!
DH has booked an early 70th birthday trip. Christmas in New York with a return cruise on Queen Mary 2.
Four nights in New York with trips to the theatre and ballet (The Nutcracker), and a seven night return voyage on QM2.
This is for 2020.
I've started planning already. ??

Just come back from first cruise - Celebrity ship to Norwegian fjords. Was not sure if this would be the holiday for us, but went with an open mind. Overall, we both enjoyed it much more than we anticipated. We met so many like minded people. Ship was kept spotlessly clean. Food, entertainment and the staff all first class. Really easy leaving from Southampton as well.

Many river cruise ships say that they may not suitable for people with reduced mobility. There can be steepish stairs to negotiate or clamber across other river cruisers if double berthed. You may be more comfortable on an ocean cruise.

I once took my youngest son on a boating lake and I ended up being sick for the rest of the day so a cruise is totally out of the question. I know a couple who have been on 2 so far this year and they love them. I don't like water. We are all different.x

Oops, just noticed, it’s a river cruise. They tend to be merely smart casual, not formal. I don’t know about getting the scooter on and off a river cruiser.

Ginjeannie, don’t wobble, everything will be fine. Dress codes depend on which cruise line you’re sailing with, so it would be handy if you could let us know, but all cruise lines are much more casual now.
Your husband will be fine getting his scooter on and off the ship. There is plenty of room to move a scooter or wheelchair on and off the ship.

For the first time we’ve booked a river cruise, flying to Basle then 8 day cruise to Cologne. Am having a little ‘wobble ‘ now! How strict is the dress code? DH is disabled but can cope onboard without his travel mini scooter but would need it ashore.....can we expect help from staff when leaving and returning to ship? Not had tickets and info yet, but wonder if we can expect evening entertainment on board? Any advice or tips much appreciated!

Kim19, I always go with Saga. Cannot speak too highly of them. Have already booked a cruise on their new ship next year. Really look after you well, cannot do enough for you. The crew remember you from year to year. Expensive, but then I like a decent cabin. Five star service and five star food.

I can see some of the attraction of going on a cruise but, given recent reports of the very significant environmental damage these floating towns cause, I would not go on one.

Hi, Lucky. I've sent you a private message. The things we disliked just really applied to our particular cruise, and I'm sure won't be a problem on yours. I hope you have a lovely time (and congratulations on your 50th, of course!)

I’m intrigued, Maggiemaybe, what was wrong with your New Zealand cruise? We are going on our very first in November, a longed for, saved up for cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It’s round NZ, Tasmania then to Sydney. I’d like to avoid whatever it is you disliked?

I'm glad cruise ships have been banned from Venice. We have been a few times and watching them coming in is scary and, I believe, damaging. Hopefully the passengers can find another way in to see this beautiful place.

Carooline We always cruise with P&O and have never had your breakfast experience. We always breakfast in the dining room. Are shown to our table and then have very attentive waiters. A very stress free experience.

I did a 7-day cruise ( Celebrity Cruises) with a friend. Good service and food and a nice rest. We really enjoyed each other's company and we enjoyed the experience. However we would not take another cruise preferring to take our time doing our own thing on land.

GrandmaJan- thoroughly recommend QM2 get it booked. Our trip on QM2 was our 3rd cruise (husband was always anti cruise until i developed fear of flying) Our first was with Celebrity in the Mediterranean and we were hooked. Year later again with Celebrity the Fjords and then we booked a month long cruise with Cunard on QM2. Absolutely wonderful we sailed from Southampton to New York (sailing intoNY was breathe taking) up Eastern seaboard to Quebec, back to NY and finally back to Southampton. We're still talking about our amazing trip 6 years on. We've done 3 more cruises with Cunard since and have another booked for next year to hopefully see the northern lights.