Harmony of the Seas
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I once did some basic calculations with an dear old lady that virtually lived on ships.... She would sail one way round the world... Get off in New Zealand stay a few nights jump onto another ship and sail back to the uk....
She told me that she sold up everything and decided to just sail for the rest of her life.....
She said that if she booked up early enough and booked longer cruises (ie not your standard two week jaunt) she worked out that for about £100 a night .... And just talking about a night out on a cruise compared to going to the theatre in uk for the night.... She got.....
Excellent hotel accommodation and service
Evening show
Travel to and from evening show which was walking distance
Excellent 5 or 7 course meal with sublime service
Opportunity to carry on partying by walking to a jazz bar or the nightclub
And chance to have a late night stroll and watch magnificent moon sparkle over the ocean
And for the journey back to her room --- if she felt peckish --- instead of buying a dodgy kebab she could visit the all you can eat midnight buffet .... Or even order off menu....
And if due to too much alcohol or if she was feeling ill there was a doctor on call at all hours that would arrive within minutes
I know I can't even get a decent hotel for £100 a night... So she was onto something?
I worked on cruises for 5 years as part of the entertainments team...
Saw some magnificent places .... Met some fantastic people both crew and pax (passengers)
As someone mentioned earlier --- there is no comparison between cruise ships and butlins ( I did both)
More than willing to answer any questions....
I defo know when the time is right ... I will be the pensioner sailing the world for rest of my days.....
She told me that she sold up everything and decided to just sail for the rest of her life.....
She said that if she booked up early enough and booked longer cruises (ie not your standard two week jaunt) she worked out that for about £100 a night .... And just talking about a night out on a cruise compared to going to the theatre in uk for the night.... She got.....
Excellent hotel accommodation and service
Evening show
Travel to and from evening show which was walking distance
Excellent 5 or 7 course meal with sublime service
Opportunity to carry on partying by walking to a jazz bar or the nightclub
And chance to have a late night stroll and watch magnificent moon sparkle over the ocean
And for the journey back to her room --- if she felt peckish --- instead of buying a dodgy kebab she could visit the all you can eat midnight buffet .... Or even order off menu....
And if due to too much alcohol or if she was feeling ill there was a doctor on call at all hours that would arrive within minutes
I know I can't even get a decent hotel for £100 a night... So she was onto something?
I worked on cruises for 5 years as part of the entertainments team...
Saw some magnificent places .... Met some fantastic people both crew and pax (passengers)
As someone mentioned earlier --- there is no comparison between cruise ships and butlins ( I did both)
More than willing to answer any questions....
I defo know when the time is right ... I will be the pensioner sailing the world for rest of my days.....
Edited by happie33 on Saturday 28th May 08:53
el stovey said:
That ship looks amazing. I'd love to have a nose around it for a few hours.
I've never been on a cruise but would like to give it a go. I quite like the idea of waking up somewhere else each morning and going ashore and checking it out.
Unfortunately nobody else in my family is remotely interested. I brought it up the other day and was greated by a barrage of negativity. It seems they are just plague ships rammed full of Americans that swamp any country with tourists the minute they arrive in port.
Did anyone watch the love boat, I used to love that programme.
Having returned from Dubrovnik last week I can confirm the plague ship full of Americans thing, it was a zombie plague though. A wall of obese geriatrics with no awareness of where Croatia even is trundling down the Main drag in socks and sandals and ill fitting shirts being loud and thick. Followed by a wall of Korean geriatrics in luminous waterproofs despite the blazing sun looking even more confused than the yanks.I've never been on a cruise but would like to give it a go. I quite like the idea of waking up somewhere else each morning and going ashore and checking it out.
Unfortunately nobody else in my family is remotely interested. I brought it up the other day and was greated by a barrage of negativity. It seems they are just plague ships rammed full of Americans that swamp any country with tourists the minute they arrive in port.
Did anyone watch the love boat, I used to love that programme.
Edited by el stovey on Thursday 26th May 23:46
I think you'd have to pick your cruise carefully to avoid this. Of course departing from Southampton would spare you this misery I guess.
condor said:
Didn't take too long before it's been renamed 'disHarmony of the seas' 
Various news reports of it being a floating construction site with most of the attractions not open yet.
Yes saw that on local news last night. Me thinks they are bit behind on the finishing off, but the show must go on. Feel for those that booked tbh.Various news reports of it being a floating construction site with most of the attractions not open yet.
HarryW said:
condor said:
Didn't take too long before it's been renamed 'disHarmony of the seas'
Various news reports of it being a floating construction site with most of the attractions not open yet.
Yes saw that on local news last night. Me thinks they are bit behind on the finishing off, but the show must go on. Feel for those that booked tbh.Various news reports of it being a floating construction site with most of the attractions not open yet.
happie33 said:
I once did some basic calculations with an dear old lady that virtually lived on ships.... She would sail one way round the world... Get off in New Zealand stay a few nights jump onto another ship and sail back to the uk....
She told me that she sold up everything and decided to just sail for the rest of her life.....
She said that if she booked up early enough and booked longer cruises (ie not your standard two week jaunt) she worked out that for about £100 a night .... And just talking about a night out on a cruise compared to going to the theatre in uk for the night.... She got.....
Excellent hotel accommodation and service
Evening show
Travel to and from evening show which was walking distance
Excellent 5 or 7 course meal with sublime service
Opportunity to carry on partying by walking to a jazz bar or the nightclub
And chance to have a late night stroll and watch magnificent moon sparkle over the ocean
And for the journey back to her room --- if she felt peckish --- instead of buying a dodgy kebab she could visit the all you can eat midnight buffet .... Or even order off menu....
And if due to too much alcohol or if she was feeling ill there was a doctor on call at all hours that would arrive within minutes
I know I can't even get a decent hotel for £100 a night... So she was onto something?
I defo know when the time is right ... I will be the pensioner sailing the world for rest of my days.....
It might even be cheaper than a nursing home She told me that she sold up everything and decided to just sail for the rest of her life.....
She said that if she booked up early enough and booked longer cruises (ie not your standard two week jaunt) she worked out that for about £100 a night .... And just talking about a night out on a cruise compared to going to the theatre in uk for the night.... She got.....
Excellent hotel accommodation and service
Evening show
Travel to and from evening show which was walking distance
Excellent 5 or 7 course meal with sublime service
Opportunity to carry on partying by walking to a jazz bar or the nightclub
And chance to have a late night stroll and watch magnificent moon sparkle over the ocean
And for the journey back to her room --- if she felt peckish --- instead of buying a dodgy kebab she could visit the all you can eat midnight buffet .... Or even order off menu....
And if due to too much alcohol or if she was feeling ill there was a doctor on call at all hours that would arrive within minutes
I know I can't even get a decent hotel for £100 a night... So she was onto something?
I defo know when the time is right ... I will be the pensioner sailing the world for rest of my days.....
http://www.snopes.com/travel/trap/retire.asp
NJK44 said:
towser44 said:
My parents have recently popped their cruising cherry, doing the Norwegian Fjords for a week from Southampton on P&O Azura. They absolutely loved it and can't wait to go again and when you consider the cost was £349 per person, it's exceptional value really. I'm still unsure about it as a holiday myself, but seeing the photos and hearing about it from them, we're considering it with our 4 year old daughter, but I'd prefer a line with a little less formality.
£349?! Wow. For that price I'll be interested in going ASAP!MBBlat said:
I met a couple who live like this. They stay in a cheap hotel near Southampton? between cruises. el stovey said:
I met a couple who live like this. They stay in a cheap hotel near Southampton? between cruises.
Exactly this...... The old lady I met pulled out a ships intinerary that dated back to the days of 1st 2nd 3rd class and shared toilet blocks......And she loved. Midday scotch on the rocks..... Crossing the Atlantic we enjoyed those scotches lol
had ham said:
And she got to live out her days in a 1970's-style caravan-like box cupboard, surrounded by other sheep, with her destination always pre-determined. And had to eat from a buffet.
No thanks!
While I quite agree with you, and can't see me ever going on a cruise, I can see that someone who is elderly, and on their own, might well benefit from regular cruises. It gives them a safe 'home', no worries about maintenance, burglars, phone/door callers and annoying neighbours, while allowing them some regular social contact which may well be lacking otherwise. Not for me, but I can understand why it suits some.No thanks!
Willy Nilly said:
You can do cruises on cargo ships https://www.freightercruises.com/
Is that the pirate fighting adventure cruise off the horn of Africa?Willy Nilly said:
You can do cruises on cargo ships https://www.freightercruises.com/
Haha, I looked into those for some sectors of my current jaunt. I have one element of the equation, namely unlimited time, but the cost is around £100 a day (admittedly including everything) and they take BLOODY AGES to get anywhere. Plus, the lack of stabilisers might make it a rocky trip. Still amazing to do a "No fly" RTW trip on them. I managed 10,000 miles overland but had to stop when my feet got wet in the Pacific...
Willy Nilly said:
You can do cruises on cargo ships https://www.freightercruises.com/
Trans Pacific would be awesome!!llewop said:
Now on board and so far exceedingly few signs of hundreds of workmen and closed facilities, but not been for a good explore yet.
Have to say check in was astoundingly efficient- from getting out the car to cabin in just over 1/4 hour!
How are you getting on after a few days to explore?Have to say check in was astoundingly efficient- from getting out the car to cabin in just over 1/4 hour!
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