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That sounds like a fun destination, with all the fjords and everything! That's a lot of why Alaska is so popular, you can go in and out of all the little inlets.

Hi All,

My favorite cruise line is Regent Seven Seas. I've been on this line for 114 nights through two other name changes. The other names were Seven Seas (with only one ship) and Radisson Seven Seas. What makes this line special is its small ships (no more than 700 passengers, more balcony suites, it's all-inclusive (which means tips and all liquids you comsume are included). It is considered a luxury line so you will pay more than Royal Caribbean or Princess. But is it worth it!!!!!

I'm leaving this Friday for my next cruise: Venice to Athens.....

All of the cruises mentioned so far in this thread are what are called contemporary, or in the case of Holland America and Princess...they are considered "Premium" lines.

Cruise ships, like people have personalities and the most important thing is to match the personality of the people who are travelling with the personality of the cruise line and the specific ship.

The ships that are rated the highest level in terms of luxury are about smaller ships, greater service, better quality all around and usually more things are included in the cruise price so you are not constantly dipping into your pocket for everything.

Some of my most favorite are Sea Dream Yacht Club (I was on the committee to redesign it from its past life as The Sea Goddess), Silversea, Crystal, Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, and some River Boats, barges and other smaller specialty cruise lines.

We've gone on several cruises and all of them were on Princess. We've been very happy with the service, food, staff, accomodations, and destinations.

Because of my husband's work, we can only vacation in the winter. Otherwise, we'd try an Alaskan cruise, which we'd both just LOVE to do!

Cruises don't always have to be on big cruise ships. Two years ago I took a Viking River Cruise on a river boat on the Yangtze River in China for 9 days. It was an amazing trip, the boat was wonderful with great food and outstanding service, and all the daily sightseeing was included. In October I'll be taking another river cruise on an Amadeus boat on the Danube (from Budapest to Nuremburg). This, too, will include daily sightseeing and luxury accommodations. The Viking boat in China had balconies, which we loved, but the European river boats do not have balconies. However, the cabins on the top deck have French doors that open all the way, so we'll be able to enjoy the fresh air from inside the cabin.

Our favorite cruise was the Alaska cruise with Princess. We were very happy with Princess; we really like Celebrity cruiseline. All are other cruises were with Royal Carribbean, and we have decided not to go back with them. I wouldn't recommend RC unless you are vacationing with children. For a more adult cruise, go with the above. My husband was once on a Holland America and said that one is also very good.

Your crucial decision will be small ship or big one.
3400 passengers is not much fun when you want to eat, enter the ship, watch a show in theater, swim in the pool ...

Love Disney Cruises. They have fun/educational programs for the kids - you'd never know they were on board until mealtime. They have so much fun and Disney is all about kids anyway.

The parents can relax and enjoy themselves. In addition to the stuff for kids - there is also quite a lot for the parents to do.

sounds like me might be going on the same ship, lol!
maybe you can wirte me and I will tell you about the European cruise for 2009!


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Bermuda was nice. It didnt have a lot to do like some of the other islands. NCL was a nice change. Decided to do Carnvial again in 2009 to Antigua:)