WILLIEA Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Yeah but all the cool kids hang out on General Nonsense. Fair enough! But travel is for travel, and nonsense is for Eh! Nonsense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I worked for seabourn for a few years. They definitely have one of the best reputations of the luxury super yacht companys. The ship I was on had 210 guests to 150 crew. Their mantra is to focus heavily on customer service. So if that's your thing then they would be a good shout. If you get bored easily though, give them a miss, seriously. There is really very little to do onboard, if you're doing a big crossing with lots of sea days, it does become a chore. The standard of entertainment in my time ranged from ok to poor. The food was pretty reasonable. If your looking for smaller ships, I've only ever heard good things about crystal. Or if you're looking at the circus of the bigger ones, royal Caribbean seems to be top dog atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Rice Half Chips Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Are there adequate facilities for changing your colostomy bag on these cruises and do the cruise companies provide staff to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I like doing my own thing and can't often be bothered with other people, being sociable and getting dressed up for fucking dinner. This will depend on what cruise ship you are on (how big it is etc). On my one you had to dress very smart to eat in the 'official restaurant' but me and my wife are like you so we didn't have a single meal in there. Ours had a 24hr buffet hall that was class - had all your junk food stuff as well as loads of pastas, fish, fruit, snacks and some proper meals (i.e there was always different neat carverys each day at the buffet). It also had about 6 other restaurants which there wasn't a dress code such as a sports bar, an Italian, a steak house etc. In essence, research your ship before you book to find out what's on it. Can make all the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I went on a seven day cruise last June, just me and the wife. P&O Azura, was massive with 5000 people onboard. Sailed from Southampton to Guernsey then to Cherbourg,Porto and La Coruna. I never fancied it but we loved it, superb food 24hours and 24hour room service. Entertainment was decent but we spent most evenings in the Casino. Loads to do at night and during the day, you don't really need to leave the ship when it docks at each port as you can do lots on the ship but we went exploring. Definitely worth a try. The 201 to East Kilbride has better stops than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I worked on one for 2 years, was a great life. Now it's our holiday of choice. Big floating hotel in which you wake up in a different place every day, not a bad way to travel. Of course some ships and lines are better than others, but in general it's great value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEEJANGO Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The 201 to East Kilbride has better stops than that. You're not far wrong. The Reliance vans from Glasgow sheriff has better stops too. Guernsey was like a OAP village, Cherbourg was a dive, Porto was full of beggars, La Coruna was decent though with nice beaches. We only went off for a hour or two then went back on the ship to drink and sunbathe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Saints Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Been on 3 cruises. All of them have been particularly memorable holidays (in a positive sense). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiepiemuncher Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Couldn't go on a cruise. They'd have to roll me off at the end like a barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Rubbish cabaret acts instantly spring to mind when I think of cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Rubbish cabaret acts instantly spring to mind when I think of cruising.Don't go. Stay in the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thought this was a thread about cottaging. Disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thought this was a thread about cottaging. Disappointed.My point is even more valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 You should ask Addie - I had to work for a living but being General Service he's been on quite a few 'cruises' Cheeky WAFU b*****d. I was the hardest working man on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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