Is anyone considering the 18 day LA to Papeete on Mariner ??

We are, Marcie! Probably our first choice right now. Are you????

yes, we actually have #749 on hold while we decide. I couldn't even find the itinerary until Clay put the cabin on hold for us. Not sure but we'd sure love to be with you and Al again!

We have #751 on hold. Would love to see you and Tom too - keep us posted!

Jan and I are going to talk about it!!

Aren't you guys, Al, Kathy, Marcie and Tom still doing PAGODA? You will see each other then. LOL
This sounds great, but 2014 is our year to sell our house and move closer to the girls in Richmond, so after PAGODA we will be concentrating on that, we do like that itinerary, but it probably will not work timing wise.

Yeah!! Looks good as long as the vehicle can make it up over the Drakensbergs!.....an image comes to mind from the book, Africa, by Michener, describing an early time when wagons had to be taken apart & dragged up these steep mts. Assuming that won't be us (!), I will def look forward to the toast at the Sani Pass pub!

Wes, sure hope things work out. We need you on this adventure!

Thought y'all might be interested in this post talking about Cruise Lines pulling out of Europe.

Greg


http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1845480

That is interesting Greg. May be just too much capacity and also river cruising in Europe has become very popular and may be taking some of the guests from ocean liners. Particularly the lower end lines as river cruising can be a lot less expensive.

I do think that the "screaming" for new itineraries had some impact with Regent as well as people were not very happy with the 2014 Fall Release.

Bottom line I think this was a good move for Regent to make the changes and many people are pretty happy with the new plans.

Thank you very much for the warm sentiment Michele..we would love to sail with Don and you.

Alas, this sailing is selling at an exceptionally brisk pace, Regent would let us board in the Seychelles but if we paid full fare. No Thank you--we visited Goa, Cochin, Mumbai, New Mangalore and Male five months ago, and visited Dubai and Oman last April--this voyage is not of interest until Dec 6th. However, and even more attractive Africa itinerary (that we booked) on Crystal is the 2015 (March-April) Indian Ocean Explorer, part of the Crystal 2015 WC 2015. Itinerary at link here:

http://www.crystalcruises.com/africa-cruises/perth-to-cape-town--5305

That looks like a great itinerary Wes. Wish I didn't already have 2 other trips on my wish list for 2015.

Wes: Any idea if Crystal has acceptable single supplements?

Has anyone stayed in Moorea Tahiti at either the Intercontinental Hotel or the Sofitel and can give a rec for either?The Sofitel is sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort. Thanks...

Hi David,

Here is latest on Crystal's single sups I've found:

http://www.travelpulse.com/crystal-cruises-to-offer-lower-solo-fares-on-more-2013-cruises.html

Suggest you call Crystal tomorrow or your Ta for details on single sup.

btw..we booked during the maiden season of the new Viking ship (first ocean going Viking vessel) Viking Star, May 2015 (Bergen to Stockholm) today (Rachel & George are joining us, you?)

http://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/oceancruises/stockholm-bergen-2015/itinerary.aspx

vid (rendition) of Viking Star (includes first Infinity pool, most alfresco dining at sea, pool with retractable pool too)

http://www.vikingcruises.com/oceans/cruiseships/east_mediterranean/viking-star/shipinfo.aspx

Wes: Many thanks, these ships are larger than I prefer, but a 10% single supplement could change all that!

Jack and I would love the new itinerary to Africa, but 30 days is just too long, and we just got back from the ports in India on our Cruise in April. I understand the reverse cruise will be Capetown to Bangkok. If that is shorter and doesn't go to too many ports from our April cruise, we'd definitely consider it.

Sue