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Conference abbott::cruise_travel

Title:CRUISE TRAVEL
Moderator:XANADU::FAMULARO
Created:Thu Aug 04 1988
Last Modified:Thu Dec 12 1996
Last Successful Update:Wed Jan 01 1997
Number of topics:562
Total number of notes:2834

183.0. "Bermuda-which ship?" by SSGBPM::SKUPIEN () Sun Jan 21 1990 18:15

    We're thinking of cruising to Bermuda in May or June out of New York.
    There are two cruise ships, the Nordic Prince and the Royal Viking Star
    to choose from.  Does anyone have a suggestion as to which my be the
    best choice. We have never been on a cruise before.
    
    Also, any information has to how a room is reserved. Can we ask for our
    preference and expect to be booked in that room?
    
    Thanks for any help...
    
    Darlene 
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183.1BERMUDA EXPERIENCEWFOV12::BURZYNSKI_JMon Jan 22 1990 11:3115
    My vote would be RCCL's Nordic Prince.  I went on it for my first
    cruise in August of last year.  We had been advised to take this
    one due to the varied age of passengers (our 5-party group ranged
    in age from 11-61).  We had a blast.
    
    It is my understanding that the Royal Viking line attracts a generally
    older clientele.
    
    We needed a particular room configuration - connecting rooms with
    one that would sleep 2 and the other 3.  So, we looked at the layout
    in their brochure, and booked exactly the two cabins that we wanted.
    So, the answer is, yes, you can ask specifically for a room that
    you want - either a category, or an exact cabin number.
    
    Jean B.
183.2Royal VikingPULSAR::FAMULAROJoe MS:ZKO2-2P10 DTN381-2565Mon Jan 22 1990 12:1520
    My vote would be for Royal Viking.  They tend to cater to a crowd that
    is looking for sophistication in dining, entertainment, and onboard
    amenities and are willing to pay for these things.  If these are the
    things that are important to you, go for it.  If these things are not
    as important than don't shell out extra bucks for nothing, certainly
    the Nordic Prince is a first class ship in her category.

    Besides, a good portion of your time will be spent on the island of
    Bermuda anyway, so either ship will get you there in comfort.
    
    Each person's tastes are different.  Good thing for us so we're not all
    booking the same ship at the same time! There is no right or wrong choice
    here.  Both ships you are looking at offer an excellent cruising
    experience and no matter which one you choose you will have a fantastic
    time.

    Let us know of your first time cruise experience when you return!
    
    Bon Voyage!
    
183.3Fancy clothes?SSGBPM::SKUPIENMon Jan 22 1990 13:189
    Thanks for your helpful comments. This whole thing was my husband's
    idea and we're both very excited. Here's another twist -- my husband
    doesn't really like to get too dressed up on vacation. However, he's
    flexible and will compromise. Do we have to bring gowns and fancy
    clothes for the evenings?
    
    Thanks again...
    
    Darlene
183.4as dressy as you want to beSHALOT::VARNERIt's all in the attitudeMon Jan 22 1990 17:2317
    Darlene,
    
    I went on a cruise for the Digital Excellence Awards (which may mean it
    was a less-formal crowd, since the only people there were DEC people
    and their SOs, but) on a fairly fancy ship 8^), and I think evening
    wear can be as dressy as you want. There are some nights that are more
    formal than others (we had 2 or 3 formal nights, and 2 semi-formal,
    I think), but even for the formal nights there were differences in 
    degree. Some men wore tuxes, and some wore suits. Some women wore
    formal gowns, and some just really nice street-length dresses. Don't go
    out and buy a new wardrobe, but if you want to, you can really dress
    up!!
    
    Hope this helps, and I think there are some other notes in here on this
    topic that may help,
    
    Brenda
183.5Another vote for Royal VikingVINO::FLEMMINGNo reason, just policyMon Jan 22 1990 19:055
    I'd recommend Royal Viking also. They have single seating dining which
    means you can eat more leisurely - no need to rush. Also, a poll of the
    readers of Conde Nast Traveler voted RVL the world's number one cruise
    line in every single category. Its worth the few extra bucks.
    
183.6GO ROYAL VIKING OR DON'T GO AT ALLBOOVX2::B_ALLENWed Jan 24 1990 17:357
                      <ANOTHER VOTE FOR ROYAL VIKING>
    
    I WILL LEAVING FOR A CRUISE ON ROYAL VIKING SEA TWO WEEKS FROM SATURDAY
    THIS WILL BE THE SECOND CRUISE ON THE R.V. SEA.
    THE ROYAL VIKING STAR IN PRICED CLOSE TO THE NORDIC PRINCE, BUT
    THE SERVICE IS MUCH BETTER, THE SHIP IS LARGER, AND CARRIES FEWER 
    PASSENGERS. I WOULD RECOMMEND ROYAL VIKING ALL THE WAY.
183.7more questionsSSGV01::BEHNEWed Jan 24 1990 17:555
    Can someone tell me which line the ship Royal Viking
    is on?  Also  how much more is it and does it only sail
    on Saturdays?  We need a cruise leaving on a Sunday.
    
    thanks
183.8BOOKIE::EPPESOf a fictitious natureThu Jan 25 1990 15:206
>    Can someone tell me which line the ship Royal Viking
>    is on?  
    
	Royal Viking *IS* the line...!

						-- Nina
183.9A vote for RCCLSALEM::COOPER_GThu Jan 25 1990 15:3912
    
    Of the past five years, the top cruise line award has gone to RCCL.
    of those five, three went to the Nordic Prince. My wife and I went
    on the Prince 18 months ago.  We planed to go again in November,
    but when Capt'n Joe came up with the SoS cruise we opted to try out
    the SoS.  MY wife STILL talks on occasion about the waiter we had
    on the Prince. She loved the cruise and the ship.
    
    Good luck on whatever your choice.
    
    George C.
    
183.10ATSE::FLAHERTYNothing is by chance!Thu Jan 25 1990 17:299
    RCCL is my favorite line also.  However, from folks I've met who've
    sailed on Royal Viking ships (especially those that sail Europe), it
    is a whole other adventure.  Soooo if the prices were about the same
    (cause usually they are not as Royal Viking tends to run much higher),
    I'd definitely try the Royal Viking ship to see the difference in 
    luxury for myself.
    
    Ro
    
183.11Westward to BermudaLUNER::DOIRONWed Mar 13 1991 17:243
    Has anyone cruised to Bermuda on the Westward? Experiences?
    
    Loraine
183.12Its the RV Star and should be great!VINO::FLEMMINGNo eraser? Its not fault tolerantThu Mar 14 1991 09:302
    The Westward doesn't even come into existance until April 20th.