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Q: We were going to take this cruise iin March only to find that the ship would not be calling at Port Stanley, Falkland Islands as per the orginal itinerary. They are now advertising the same cruise for December. Does anyone know if it is a common occurrance not to stop at Stanley? My husband is very interested in stopping there. Also, does the ship actually sail around the tip of Cape Horn or does it cruise inside? 4 answers
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Submitted by:Caudle, Huyton - United Kingdom on 23rd Jun 2009
Subject:Holland America Cruises MS Veendam South America Cruises General
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Answer by Clark, BROMYARD (09 Aug 09 08:42) to a QUESTION by Caudle (23 Jun 09 12:56)
It depends on the sea state and the captain. Remeber you are in the southern ocean and it has a reputation. This is nature at its best, not man made so can not be controlled. ########################
Answer by peter gibson, accrington (23 Jun 09 15:56) to a QUESTION by Caudle (23 Jun 09 12:56)
The probable reason it will not be stopping at Port Stanley is because of the sea swells, very fey cruise ships that are booked to stop at the Falkland’s actually manage to do so, so to save repeated disappointment from the passengers a lot of lines have removed it from their itinerary
Answer by Cox, Winscombe (23 Jun 09 13:27) to a QUESTION by Caudle (23 Jun 09 12:56)
My advice would be to phone Holland America and ask them these same questions. You will then hear it from the Horses mouth so to speak. Also you could email them.
Answer by BLYTH, Dundee (23 Jun 09 13:25) to a QUESTION by Caudle (23 Jun 09 12:56)
The ship's itenary can change, usually they have a reason for this although not obvious when it has it listed in the December cruise, you would need to ask Holland America direct or via your travel agent but it is very disappointing when this happens...Bill