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Hello: We are planning to take the "Crusades of the Levant" cruise on the Swan Hellenic's Minerva next spring. As budget is a concern, we are booking an inside cabin on the Atlantic deck...

Submitted by Downing, Vancouver Canada on 29th May 2010
Subject: Swan Hellenic, Minerva

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I am a past Swan Hellenic/Minerva 11 passenger and loved it. However the new Swan Hellenic ship (Leisure Holdings) has failed to get good reviews. I note that the excursions are OK and I know that...

Submitted by Donnelly, Ludlow on 13th Jan 2010
Subject: Swan Hellenic

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we are considering booking a Swan Hellenic cruise in 2010 but having seen all the recent reviews of the Minerva since the change of ownership, we are nervous about paying a lot of money for perhaps...

Submitted by boys, BOGNOR REGIS on 7th Jun 2009
Subject: Swan Hellenic, Minerva II, Mediterranean

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i am thinking of going on a cruise & stay in the caribbean, which is the best part to cruise around eastern, western or southern caribbean.

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sailing from southampton which is the best ship for a disabled passenger who would need to take his mobility scooter - sailing around the med in september 2013 - and which part of the ship would be...

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Subject: All Cruises

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hi we are booked on ventura going to the caribbean in feb. 2013 we are in cabin 302 on p deck we were worried about any noise as we are so far down the ship or would e deck be better (part obstructed...

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Subject: All Cruises

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we are new to cruising how much do you have to pay for tips on board the indy for 11 nights me and my partner thanks

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Subject: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Independence Of The Seas

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I would like to take a cruise which would allow me to see the northern lights. Any helpful advice?? Please!

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Hi thinking of dong a med cruise on celebrity this summer from venice or Rome will there be many english passengers aboard?

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Do any Cruise lines cater for single travellers?? Paying double for a room for one person makes it unaffordable. Sue Mac.

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hi couls someone please tell me what type of balcony on deck a aurora are they metle glass or wood thanks

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Could anyone give me an idea of treatments in the Jade wellness centre. Are there daily deals? Thank you

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Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

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We are thinking of a back to back Alaska cruise. Everyone who has been wants to go back so why not do it straight away. Advantages are posibly no flight back to Vancouver, a good chance of...

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can anyone tell me in the casino on p and o ships do you use cash or charge to your card?

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Subject: Carnival Cruises, Carnival Breeze, Mediterranean

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Subject: MSC Cruises

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We are going on Arcadia in August to celebrate my husbands 65th birthday. l am going to get him an ipad and would like to sneak it on board to surprise him on the day !! Would it be better in the...

Submitted by Seel, Bolton on 20th May 2012
Subject: P&O Cruises, Arcadia

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HI, WE ARE BOOKED ON THE VENTURA ON JUNE 3RD - ICELAND & THE FJORDS........ CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE WEATHER IS LIKELY TO BE LIKE - TEMPERATURES, ETC? THANKS, JEFF

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Subject: All Cruises

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What does one do if seated at a table with disagreeable people? Also, as my husband if quite deaf and can only hear people seated next to him, what can we do?

Submitted by Richards, Canterbury on 20th May 2012
Subject: Saga

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Arriving in LA from Sun Princess cruise on 6th August would appreciate advice on the best way to transfer to the airport (LAX), we are going onto Las Vegas.

Submitted by Williams, Newton Aycliffe on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

2 answers
45 views

Q:

i am thinking of going on a cruise & stay in the caribbean, which is the best part to cruise around eastern, western or southern caribbean.

Submitted by strain, Banbridge on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

3 answers
118 views

Q:

sailing from southampton which is the best ship for a disabled passenger who would need to take his mobility scooter - sailing around the med in september 2013 - and which part of the ship would be...

Submitted by Critchlow, Altrincham on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

1 answer
95 views

Q:

hi we are booked on ventura going to the caribbean in feb. 2013 we are in cabin 302 on p deck we were worried about any noise as we are so far down the ship or would e deck be better (part obstructed...

Submitted by mccormack, Hebburn on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

4 answers
100 views

Q:

we are new to cruising how much do you have to pay for tips on board the indy for 11 nights me and my partner thanks

Submitted by rourke, Wakefield on 21st May 2012
Subject: Royal Caribbean Cruises, Independence Of The Seas

2 answers
118 views

Q:

I would like to take a cruise which would allow me to see the northern lights. Any helpful advice?? Please!

Submitted by W, Plymouth on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

3 answers
135 views

Q:

Hi thinking of dong a med cruise on celebrity this summer from venice or Rome will there be many english passengers aboard?

Submitted by smith, Belper on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

6 answers
134 views

Q:

Do any Cruise lines cater for single travellers?? Paying double for a room for one person makes it unaffordable. Sue Mac.

Submitted by macleod, Sherborne on 21st May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

1 answer
101 views

Q:

hi couls someone please tell me what type of balcony on deck a aurora are they metle glass or wood thanks

Submitted by BONSER, leicester on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

0 answer
37 views

Q:

Could anyone give me an idea of treatments in the Jade wellness centre. Are there daily deals? Thank you

Submitted by hello, edinburgh on 20th May 2012
Subject: Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Marco Polo

4 answers
170 views

Q:

We are thinking of a back to back Alaska cruise. Everyone who has been wants to go back so why not do it straight away. Advantages are posibly no flight back to Vancouver, a good chance of...

Submitted by Forster, Sherborne on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

2 answers
103 views

Q:

can anyone tell me in the casino on p and o ships do you use cash or charge to your card?

Submitted by warner, Redruth on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

7 answers
180 views

Q:

Monaco.....is it tender or docked?

Submitted by wilson, Hull on 20th May 2012
Subject: Carnival Cruises, Carnival Breeze, Mediterranean

3 answers
80 views

Q:

Can anyone advise what the embark/disembarktion process is for MSC cruises please. Thanks

Submitted by Cresswell, Dudley on 20th May 2012
Subject: MSC Cruises

7 answers
198 views

Q:

We are going on Arcadia in August to celebrate my husbands 65th birthday. l am going to get him an ipad and would like to sneak it on board to surprise him on the day !! Would it be better in the...

Submitted by Seel, Bolton on 20th May 2012
Subject: P&O Cruises, Arcadia

1 answer
141 views

Q:

HI, WE ARE BOOKED ON THE VENTURA ON JUNE 3RD - ICELAND & THE FJORDS........ CAN ANYONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE WEATHER IS LIKELY TO BE LIKE - TEMPERATURES, ETC? THANKS, JEFF

Submitted by MILLS, BIRMINGHAM on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises

11 answers
740 views

Q:

What does one do if seated at a table with disagreeable people? Also, as my husband if quite deaf and can only hear people seated next to him, what can we do?

Submitted by Richards, Canterbury on 20th May 2012
Subject: Saga

2 answers
68 views

Q:

Arriving in LA from Sun Princess cruise on 6th August would appreciate advice on the best way to transfer to the airport (LAX), we are going onto Las Vegas.

Submitted by Williams, Newton Aycliffe on 20th May 2012
Subject: All Cruises