I'M HAVING A HORRIBLE TRIP SO FAR. I had such high hopes for this trip. three new ships for me that I've never sailed on. then everything went wrong very quickly.
Everything you dislike about Regent is why I love Regent….no screaming kids, no amusement park atmosphere, no Cruise Director yelling through a microphone about some silly game. You are right that it’s mostly couples and single friends traveling together so a solo person may get bored with nothing to do. You are a big ship person and that’s ok, there are those who are not. I’ve never been to a show on the four Regent cruises I have been on. After walking for miles each day on the excursions, we are ready to turn in after dinner. I’m so sorry that you are sick and can’t enjoy what Regent has to offer. I hope you will recover soon so you can get out and see the sights.
Don"s niche as a cruise channel is that he never seems to be happy on any cruise. There's always a gripe. I like it. Most channels talk about fun and finding the happy in every down turn. It's nice to see the cynical side that can always find a grey cloud inside of every silver lining. 😂 That said, Im with you on cruise choices. Avoid carnival, RC, and NCL and frankly, any boat with a waterpark or waterslide. Also avoid floating eco disaster eyesores that hold over 6000 people and yet have seating for 600-700 in its buffet. It's like sailing on a walmart.... Unless you like to people watch at walmart, in which case, it's a gas!
Other than being sick, you are describing my kind of cruise. I have never been interested in floating amusement parks. Love just being able to do small ports, learning about their cultures and history. Less kids the better for me.
These types ARE amazing. I would recommend Oceania. They offer luxury at much better rates than regent, and the food is unmatched. No waterslides. Just a relaxed, mature vibe in which you can choose lobster tail and filet mignon for lunch, any day you like if that's your thing.
@@pullcarsmelly8051we have been looking at doing that. We think it’s time to move up to the next level! We are looking at Oceania is my first choice, and Cunard is my second choice.
What you describe with a fairly negative tone… not the being sick part which is totally a negative experience…but the description of the ship is actually the description of a more refined kind of experience…not tacky at all…what a pleasant change that should be!
I didn’t hear any negative. Don likes to inform his followers of his opinion. This ship won’t be right for everyone. He’s a travel agent and their job is help people choose the right cruise for them. You can choose to hear negative if you wish.
I think everyone had an opinion and expressed it - Don did, the commenter did, and now you added yours. So everyone is sharing their opinions! So I guess everyone CAN have one.
Sorry you're sick but that sounds like my kind of cruise. No screaming kids, no amusement park nonsense. If I want an amusement park, I'll go to one, I'd rather relax on a cruise.
Hi Don! Please remember…Norovirus is resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Please, wash your hands, especially fingertips, with soap and water. Still haven’t seen someone eat any kind of food while holding said food with the palm of their hands.
I think in his case, they missed a spot in cleaning somehow. Its easy to do because of so many areas exist. Plus, unless everyone is wearing plastic gloves, it can still be passed. They might have missed a spot in his room before he got into this room, or they missed some tiny spot where he got a drink. He did exactly what I thought might work too, so I think they missed something somewheres or the cleaning they did, just didn't work. I agree with you! Alcohol just doesn't work the best!
I can’t imagine taking a child on an ultra luxury cruise, they have no facilities for them as you noticed they cater to couples not families. I don’t miss all the slides and other fluff you mentioned as I go on them to find quiet relaxation which is something that is hard to get on a mega ship. You can really see the difference in design philosophy between how ultra luxury lines and main stream lines by looking at the amazing new Silver Nova which replicates a high end land resort at sea, not a theme park.
Sorry you're sick, but that ship sounds great! Many years ago I did 28 days in South America on the NCL Crown and loved it. It wasn't a luxury cruise, but it was a small ship without all that amusement park junk and went to some fantastic ports.
We just cruised on Royal’s Vision of the Sea out of Baltimore - small ship- great customer service and offered many activities for all ages and singles as well. I love small ships as they don’t need to tender at small ports - they can go more places that huge ships cannot!
Hopefully you feel better soon. Being far from home, solo on an unfamiliar ship and with a virus I'm sure cannot be fun. Let's hope things turn around for you starting now!
We’ve been on Regent, Oceania and Silverseas & we love those size ships! We’re mostly about the destination & good food. We made the mistake of going on Norwegian Sun last summer-yuck! The only time I’ve ever gotten seasick! I’ve been on about 10 cruises. I will never go on a big ship or NCL again.
Hello Don I disembarked Queen Elizabeth this morning an ellegant beautiful ship wonderful service and food and a calm atmosphere just loved it booked for later this year.
Are you kidding Don? There is always things going on on the ship. I was on RSS Splendor for 16 days and was never bored. Played all the games, made lots of friends and the staff were outstanding. I just mailed a care package to some of the staff because they took such good care of me. Take care of yourself Don.
I really like the small ships mainly because I get to know others and get to meet them more often. The staff get to know you and the planned excursions are made so that you are in small groups in smaller buses which is wonderful. As for sea sickness you can go to the spa and get an acupuncture session for sea sickness. It really works. I do it every time Im on a small cruise ship.
So sorry you are sick. Hope you feel better very soon. There is a trade off with an ultra luxury line. When there are only 600 people onboard the wait staff know we like an outside table with earl grey tea and fresh veggie juice for breakfast and as we are approaching the buffet they are preparing the table for us. That’s a snippet of the service that is possible on a small ship that you can’t get on a mega ship. You have to decide whether that level of service and quality is worth not having water slides, etc. We love both so we hop back and forth between experiences.
Fast recovery Don - we are on the larger ship downsize thinking - kids adults now and this size ship and class is what our next cruising experience will be.
On my cruise i want to eat, see shows , relax & enjoy the company that comes with me. If i need an amusement park I can do Disney. I also want to find my party when i go up on deck quickly without sending SOS'S . That said, if i go with a group that enjoys a larger ship, I can adapt to that also. Who can complain?? As a women it is a glorious week of no bed making , cooking or house cleaning !!!
Appreciate your honesty. So sorry you aren't feeling good. I suffer from IBS and have had a flare before while cruising. 😢 I can completely relate to your situation. Prayers you are feeling better soon!
Don, we like Regent for going into the smaller ports in Europe. You might have thought differently-Europe. If you go on the huge ship, you are paying for all the kids activities, amusement park. Like the middle size of Royal. Wish Regent served dinner earlier.
I sail pretty much exclusively on the larger Oceania ships….1,200 passengers max…..and that is my favorite. 5-6 specialty restaurants and we are able to dock in places where many of the mega ships can’t. It is port intensive so you need to be in shape and the lack of kids and the amusement park atmosphere is a major plus for me. I was going over excursions for an October Oceania cruise tonight and we only have 2 sea days out of 24. By the time the evening entertainment rolls around we are fighting to stay awake!
Most travelers on this class of ship travel NOT for the flow-rider or the slides or the extreme broadway shows.... they travel to see the small ports.. to experience life in other countries in reality... not the glitzsy huge ports. They travel on ships where everything is included... where service is immaculate... where you get to know the staff and the other passengers and make lifetime friends. It is a wonderful way to travel.... sorry you are missing the point.
Wow that's really too bad that you caught the bug. That's one of my main concerns about cruising. I hope you get better quickly & can enjoy your cruise as you planned it to be.
We love small ships. Get well soon and enjoy yourself. The day after boarding our ship on 12/30, my husband got shingles. He's still suffering. Poor guy!😢
I have no desire to go on a mega ship where 5000 people are trying to get on and off the ship all at the same time. If I want a crowed amusement park I'd go to Disney, which I hate.
So sorry that you are ill. At least all the bad stuff has been lumped into this one trip. When you get home, you need to buy a lottery ticket. Stay hydrated. Get well soon.
I am so sorry to hear that. I'll be praying for you. I'm sick too at Christmas. I had covid. I got over it then I got it again 2 weeks later. now I got bronchitis really bad. so I'll be praying for you. keep me in prayer. love you buddy. God bless you one day. hopefully I can meet you on a cruise ship. love your channel. God bless you
Hope you feel better soon and can enjoy your trip. Husband and I just returned from 2 weeks in Hawaii. This was a bucket list trip that became a nightmare. Both of us got norovirus the first 4 days in Honolulu. Then we boarded NCL Pride of America for 7 day cruise around the islands. Due to weather the ship captain cancelled both ports on the big island. So we never saw the volcanoes or black sand beaches. Huge disappointment. Substituted a sea day and 3 days in a cargo port in Kauai-our balcony overlooked the shipping containers☹️. And many of the staff on board were untrained. Next cruise will be from Florida port that I can drive to in an hour instead of an 11+ hours flight.
Hawaii, as an inner mountain west and then west coast girl was slightly closer air and travel wise and has been tropical place I have been first and I adore it. I just hate it when a new place or in your case and Don's here when cruiseline, ship and place sometimes gets tainted,,,do try Hawaii again if you can. think it is best, although I would adore cruising it,,, taking a week or so on each Island and sometimes a week on each side of an Island to make each trip even more simple in a destination...even the so called medium range resorts are just so picture perfect so many places there ,,but I am looking forward to ships and seeing more of Florida and Caribbean now...where I hear there are many more calm water snorkeling places...and of course different wonderful cultures and art and history.
I love the small shops Don, I grew up with them and worked for Union-Castle Shipping Line way back in the 1960s and have sailed on ships as they got larger and the biggest one was the Sapphire Princess way back in 2009 and for me yes I prefer the small shops which are more intimate and you able to meet a lot of people. If course I am 80 years old now and grew up on the sea on yachts. My daughter has worked on the big ships in the Spa for 23 years and she lives it. Guess it is the times we live in.😊
Sorry you are sick. Sickness colors entire impression of cruise life. I enjoy your cruise commentary. Hope you feel better soon! Ship should have some good chicken soup!
It seems you have become a BIG ship cruiser. I think thats why the cruise lines are building the huge amusement parks on sea lately. you get more into the rides and lights and whistles and forget the smaller quiet ships that are more in line with quiet crusing
I love small ships. I loved the Fantasy out of Charleston. My perfect cruise....no small children,less crowds and not as many rude entitled passengers. I never had trouble with sea sickness except on a larger ship. We in im Costa Maya. The sky was pitch black. Evidently the captain steered right into the storm.
Hope you feel better soon. This is the type of cruise I would like to take. No offense, but I think those mega ships are an abomination. I like being at sea, and going to interesting, out of the way places.
I sure hope you feel better soon. I had covid the last part of our last cruise and it's not fun. I do appreciate the review you gave. Take care and I hope you do get on at least 1 or 2 excursions.
I love ya, but it seems Mr Don has become a tad spoiled. How fortunate are some that we forget how much we are given. No disrespect, i realise you have worked hard for your experiences, but we can be given so much we forget how blessed we are.
If Holland America had decent perks for their 4 and 5 star people I’d still be sailing with them because they also have an older crowd and even though there isn’t as much to do like on a oasis class ship I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere on Holland. If only they would set up a special room like Royal does like the crown lounge for their 4 and 5 star people along with a few free drinks a day.
I disembarked this ship in Rio the same day you got on. Despite compulsively washing hands, I got sick from this virus on the 3rd day of our 14-day cruise. We learned there was an outbreak in the previous cruise, so a lot of restrictions were in place from the beginning of our cruise.
You are correct: Norovirus is typically spread by ingesting small particles of fecal matter, eating contaminated food, touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching the mouth or eyes, or having direct contact with an infected person. An infected person is the most contagious when symptoms are present and within the first few days of feeling better. Symptoms usually appear between one to two days after contracting the virus but can appear as early as 12 hours after exposure. Cases typically last between 24 and 48 hours. Good luck.
I’m surprised they let you out of the room. There may be no one around you but I see you are touching “hugging” the rails. In every other cruise would have had you locked up in your room until virus is gone.
Get well soon Don. Bummer that you can't experience the trip the way you would like. Thanks for the report even though you're sick. From what I'm seeing I'll stick to the midsized ships. This looks rather boring for me. I like some excitement when I'm on vacation. Well, there seems to be something for everyone in the cruise world. 😊
I'm sorry about you not feeling good and that this experience hasn't been as good as you were hoping to have. Since you started off tired and you had quite the ordeal getting there, those factors will make things difficult body and health wise.
Hoping you get to feeling better for the remainder of your cruise, Don. All that travel would certainly run my resistance down to catching a bug for sure. Get lots of sleep eat them there veggies my momma would've told me. Feel better and stay safe! 🌞👍
My luxury cruise friend's favorite luxury one was Crystal...not sure how semi-retired (probably..now and we are less in touch) she prefers to sail at present. Maybe back to premium lines and her favorite starting was Norwegian...but for preference reasons you speak..that was perfect luxury for her..and she LOVES bridge and that is a cruise thing many like and that Crystal is perfect size for that and more in the ship offerings..obviously still not the big resort thing..big prayers Don.
Sorry you got sick....it sucks. I just got back from Cancun and got the stomach virus. Been home a week and just starting to feel better If you think the ship is small, don't go on a river cruise. They are even smaller.
I so sorry I had it for the last 4 days also. I like the smaller ships I don't need the flow rider and all that stuff that you have to pay extra for. I like the size of the Princess ships.
We just got off adventure of the seas and my husband had the Nora for 2 days. No one else in our group had it. Can't figure out where he got it. You just have to go threw it and let it work its way out. Ha ha. The cruise was very good though. We love your channel. Kathy and Roger thomson
I'm on the discovery princess to Mexico and loving every minute. I actually got picked to do the Yes, /No game but only lasted 36 seconds. Hope you feel better soon to enjoy the rest of your trip 🤞😊
Whereas I don't like the huge ships with rides and mountain climbing etc. I don't like the small ships either. I like having a lot of space and lots of options to choose from .Feel better, Don. 😊
Sorry to hear that you've picked up the stomach bug. Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for the overview of the ship and that fact that it's such a different experience from the larger ships (motion). That was a super helpful observation that I never thought of. Hope you're back to normal soon and can enjoy the rest of the experience!
I dislike all the larger ships, I prefer smaller for better access to ports. When I went on a large cruise ship I do not go on the racetrack, slides etc.I have to hunt to find a peaceful place to relax.
Hope you get better soon. We like the small ships..we travel Oceania which has small ships. We like 3000 top cruisers. Trying Mardi Grad in April. Going to River cruise in July which very small ship.
Feel better soon, Don. The small ships are more for relaxation. If I may say so, after all you have been through for this trip, it sounds like that is just what you need. I cruised on Regent once and was the only solo and POC. Someone asked me if I was the tour guide (the cruise went to Cuba.) I still enjoyed that cruise, and I found it refreshing that so many of the other passengers shared my standard for public behavior. ⛴️
Everything you dislike about Regent is why I love Regent….no screaming kids, no amusement park atmosphere, no Cruise Director yelling through a microphone about some silly game. You are right that it’s mostly couples and single friends traveling together so a solo person may get bored with nothing to do. You are a big ship person and that’s ok, there are those who are not. I’ve never been to a show on the four Regent cruises I have been on. After walking for miles each day on the excursions, we are ready to turn in after dinner. I’m so sorry that you are sick and can’t enjoy what Regent has to offer. I hope you will recover soon so you can get out and see the sights.
Don"s niche as a cruise channel is that he never seems to be happy on any cruise. There's always a gripe. I like it. Most channels talk about fun and finding the happy in every down turn. It's nice to see the cynical side that can always find a grey cloud inside of every silver lining. 😂
That said, Im with you on cruise choices. Avoid carnival, RC, and NCL and frankly, any boat with a waterpark or waterslide. Also avoid floating eco disaster eyesores that hold over 6000 people and yet have seating for 600-700 in its buffet. It's like sailing on a walmart.... Unless you like to people watch at walmart, in which case, it's a gas!
If I’m not mistaken he did not pay for this cruise
DITTO....
Other than being sick, you are describing my kind of cruise. I have never been interested in floating amusement parks. Love just being able to do small ports, learning about their cultures and history. Less kids the better for me.
I love small ships
That cruise would be a dream cruise!! Older crowd, and no kids. That would be amazing.
These types ARE amazing. I would recommend Oceania. They offer luxury at much better rates than regent, and the food is unmatched. No waterslides. Just a relaxed, mature vibe in which you can choose lobster tail and filet mignon for lunch, any day you like if that's your thing.
@@pullcarsmelly8051we have been looking at doing that. We think it’s time to move up to the next level! We are looking at Oceania is my first choice, and Cunard is my second choice.
What you describe with a fairly negative tone… not the being sick part which is totally a negative experience…but the description of the ship is actually the description of a more refined kind of experience…not tacky at all…what a pleasant change that should be!
I didn’t hear any negative. Don likes to inform his followers of his opinion. This ship won’t be right for everyone. He’s a travel agent and their job is help people choose the right cruise for them. You can choose to hear negative if you wish.
@@beachblythewhy can’t anyone have an opinion on anything?
I think everyone had an opinion and expressed it - Don did, the commenter did, and now you added yours. So everyone is sharing their opinions! So I guess everyone CAN have one.
He’s a whiner.
@@gloria6673 He sure is!!
Sorry you're sick but that sounds like my kind of cruise. No screaming kids, no amusement park nonsense. If I want an amusement park, I'll go to one, I'd rather relax on a cruise.
Hi Don! Please remember…Norovirus is resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Please, wash your hands, especially fingertips, with soap and water. Still haven’t seen someone eat any kind of food while holding said food with the palm of their hands.
I think in his case, they missed a spot in cleaning somehow. Its easy to do because of so many areas exist. Plus, unless everyone is wearing plastic gloves, it can still be passed. They might have missed a spot in his room before he got into this room, or they missed some tiny spot where he got a drink. He did exactly what I thought might work too, so I think they missed something somewheres or the cleaning they did, just didn't work. I agree with you! Alcohol just doesn't work the best!
I can’t imagine taking a child on an ultra luxury cruise, they have no facilities for them as you noticed they cater to couples not families. I don’t miss all the slides and other fluff you mentioned as I go on them to find quiet relaxation which is something that is hard to get on a mega ship. You can really see the difference in design philosophy between how ultra luxury lines and main stream lines by looking at the amazing new Silver Nova which replicates a high end land resort at sea, not a theme park.
Sorry you're sick, but that ship sounds great! Many years ago I did 28 days in South America on the NCL Crown and loved it. It wasn't a luxury cruise, but it was a small ship without all that amusement park junk and went to some fantastic ports.
You didn't do any research before booking this? You're SO shocked at the size of the ship. I thought you were an experienced cruiser.
We just cruised on Royal’s Vision of the Sea out of Baltimore - small ship- great customer service and offered many activities for all ages and singles as well. I love small ships as they don’t need to tender at small ports - they can go more places that huge ships cannot!
That’s my kind of ship, I prefer this type of cruise. Hope you’ll be feeling much better soon Don, take care xx
Hopefully you feel better soon. Being far from home, solo on an unfamiliar ship and with a virus I'm sure cannot be fun. Let's hope things turn around for you starting now!
We’ve been on Regent, Oceania and Silverseas & we love those size ships! We’re mostly about the destination & good food. We made the mistake of going on Norwegian Sun last summer-yuck! The only time I’ve ever gotten seasick! I’ve been on about 10 cruises. I will never go on a big ship or NCL again.
COOL SHIP. SMALLER THE BETTER. LARGE WHALES SCARE ME - TALKING ABOUT THE MEGASHIPS, PUT WARP ENGINES ON THEM, AND THEY COULD SAIL AMONG THE STARS.
Your ‘shift key’ is stuck.
Hello Don I disembarked Queen Elizabeth this morning an ellegant beautiful ship wonderful service and food and a calm atmosphere just loved it booked for later this year.
Are you kidding Don? There is always things going on on the ship. I was on RSS Splendor for 16 days and was never bored. Played all the games, made lots of friends and the staff were outstanding. I just mailed a care package to some of the staff because they took such good care of me.
Take care of yourself Don.
Food on Regent-was fabulous the one time we went on them! ❤️🩹
I really like the small ships mainly because I get to know others and get to meet them more often. The staff get to know you and the planned excursions are made so that you are in small groups in smaller buses which is wonderful. As for sea sickness you can go to the spa and get an acupuncture session for sea sickness. It really works. I do it every time Im on a small cruise ship.
So sorry you are sick. Hope you feel better very soon. There is a trade off with an ultra luxury line. When there are only 600 people onboard the wait staff know we like an outside table with earl grey tea and fresh veggie juice for breakfast and as we are approaching the buffet they are preparing the table for us. That’s a snippet of the service that is possible on a small ship that you can’t get on a mega ship. You have to decide whether that level of service and quality is worth not having water slides, etc. We love both so we hop back and forth between experiences.
I hope you feel better soon. Being sick on holiday sucks. When you described the ports that your ship goes to, I thought, "That's for me!"
Fast recovery Don - we are on the larger ship downsize thinking - kids adults now and this size ship and class is what our next cruising experience will be.
On my cruise i want to eat, see shows , relax & enjoy the company that comes with me. If i need an amusement park I can do Disney. I also want to find my party when i go up on deck quickly without sending SOS'S . That said, if i go with a group that enjoys a larger ship, I can adapt to that also. Who can complain?? As a women it is a glorious week of no bed making , cooking or house cleaning !!!
When I cruise, I generally do not go to the show at night. I love peaceful cruises.
Appreciate your honesty. So sorry you aren't feeling good. I suffer from IBS and have had a flare before while cruising. 😢 I can completely relate to your situation. Prayers you are feeling better soon!
Don, we like Regent for going into the smaller ports in Europe. You might have thought differently-Europe. If you go on the huge ship, you are paying for all the kids activities, amusement park. Like the middle size of Royal. Wish Regent served dinner earlier.
I sail pretty much exclusively on the larger Oceania ships….1,200 passengers max…..and that is my favorite. 5-6 specialty restaurants and we are able to dock in places where many of the mega ships can’t. It is port intensive so you need to be in shape and the lack of kids and the amusement park atmosphere is a major plus for me. I was going over excursions for an October Oceania cruise tonight and we only have 2 sea days out of 24. By the time the evening entertainment rolls around we are fighting to stay awake!
Most travelers on this class of ship travel NOT for the flow-rider or the slides or the extreme broadway shows.... they travel to see the small ports.. to experience life in other countries in reality... not the glitzsy huge ports. They travel on ships where everything is included... where service is immaculate... where you get to know the staff and the other passengers and make lifetime friends. It is a wonderful way to travel.... sorry you are missing the point.
I am so sorry Don. It has happened to me a couple times and is miserable. Hang in there.
Wow that's really too bad that you caught the bug. That's one of my main concerns about cruising. I hope you get better quickly & can enjoy your cruise as you planned it to be.
We love small ships. Get well soon and enjoy yourself. The day after boarding our ship on 12/30, my husband got shingles. He's still suffering. Poor guy!😢
Omg Don, sorry to hear that you have become ill on this trip. Sending virtual hugs and a speedy recovery.
I have no desire to go on a mega ship where 5000 people are trying to get on and off the ship all at the same time. If I want a crowed amusement park I'd go to Disney, which I hate.
Also, I would LOVE to go on a ship that was medium to get into unusual ports. Small would be great too. No kids! That would be heaven for me.
So sorry that you are ill. At least all the bad stuff has been lumped into this one trip. When you get home, you need to buy a lottery ticket. Stay hydrated. Get well soon.
I am so sorry to hear that. I'll be praying for you. I'm sick too at Christmas. I had covid. I got over it then I got it again 2 weeks later. now I got bronchitis really bad. so I'll be praying for you. keep me in prayer. love you buddy. God bless you one day. hopefully I can meet you on a cruise ship. love your channel. God bless you
Did that last year post cruise, that variant rebounds with bronchitis, doc gave me a pill for cough, it lasted 4 mths.
Same thing, but I have ended up with pneumonia. Take care.
Hope you feel better soon and can enjoy your trip. Husband and I just returned from 2 weeks in Hawaii. This was a bucket list trip that became a nightmare. Both of us got norovirus the first 4 days in Honolulu. Then we boarded NCL Pride of America for 7 day cruise around the islands. Due to weather the ship captain cancelled both ports on the big island. So we never saw the volcanoes or black sand beaches. Huge disappointment. Substituted a sea day and 3 days in a cargo port in Kauai-our balcony overlooked the shipping containers☹️. And many of the staff on board were untrained. Next cruise will be from Florida port that I can drive to in an hour instead of an 11+ hours flight.
Hawaii, as an inner mountain west and then west coast girl was slightly closer air and travel wise and has been tropical place I have been first and I adore it. I just hate it when a new place or in your case and Don's here when cruiseline, ship and place sometimes gets tainted,,,do try Hawaii again if you can. think it is best, although I would adore cruising it,,, taking a week or so on each Island and sometimes a week on each side of an Island to make each trip even more simple in a destination...even the so called medium range resorts are just so picture perfect so many places there ,,but I am looking forward to ships and seeing more of Florida and Caribbean now...where I hear there are many more calm water snorkeling places...and of course different wonderful cultures and art and history.
Thanks for all the information about what it's like sailing on this type of ship. Sorry you've been sick and are limited right now. Take care.
I love the small shops Don, I grew up with them and worked for Union-Castle Shipping Line way back in the 1960s and have sailed on ships as they got larger and the biggest one was the Sapphire Princess way back in 2009 and for me yes I prefer the small shops which are more intimate and you able to meet a lot of people. If course I am 80 years old now and grew up on the sea on yachts. My daughter has worked on the big ships in the Spa for 23 years and she lives it. Guess it is the times we live in.😊
Sorry you are sick. Sickness colors entire impression of cruise life. I enjoy your cruise commentary. Hope you feel better soon! Ship should have some good chicken soup!
Don't they have enrichment talks where you actually learn about the places where you dock? That is really good for people. How could that be boring?
Oh, poor Don. I am hoping you feel better soon!
This just isn’t fair! I pray that you feel better quickly!❤
It seems you have become a BIG ship cruiser. I think thats why the cruise lines are building the huge amusement parks on sea lately. you get more into the rides and lights and whistles and forget the smaller quiet ships that are more in line with quiet crusing
Not only do I like the smaller ship without the “bells and whistles” I like the people around me that also prefer these smaller ships!
I envy you even with being sick.....your on cruise ship!!!! Oh how I wish!!!! It's been way too long! Nice they gave you break to get out.
So sorry Don. I hope you get feeling better soon!
OMG,so sorry. Been ill on a trip also.No fun ! Well wishes for a speedy recovery.🌹
Don, do you ever enjoy anything? Is there ever any good news?
I love small ships. I loved the Fantasy out of Charleston. My perfect cruise....no small children,less crowds and not as many rude entitled passengers. I never had trouble with sea sickness except on a larger ship. We in im Costa Maya. The sky was pitch black. Evidently the captain steered right into the storm.
Hope you feel better soon. This is the type of cruise I would like to take. No offense, but I think those mega ships are an abomination. I like being at sea, and going to interesting, out of the way places.
I sure hope you feel better soon. I had covid the last part of our last cruise and it's not fun. I do appreciate the review you gave.
Take care and I hope you do get on at least 1 or 2 excursions.
That sounds like my kind of cruise! I hope you feel better soon.
I love ya, but it seems Mr Don has become a tad spoiled. How fortunate are some that we forget how much we are given. No disrespect, i realise you have worked hard for your experiences, but we can be given so much we forget how blessed we are.
All this frantic cruising is taking its toll on your health
If Holland America had decent perks for their 4 and 5 star people I’d still be sailing with them because they also have an older crowd and even though there isn’t as much to do like on a oasis class ship I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere on Holland. If only they would set up a special room like Royal does like the crown lounge for their 4 and 5 star people along with a few free drinks a day.
Hope you feel better soon! We are joining that trip in Santiago.
Sounds like, other than the stomach virus, this is right up my alley!!!
I disembarked this ship in Rio the same day you got on. Despite compulsively washing hands, I got sick from this virus on the 3rd day of our 14-day cruise. We learned there was an outbreak in the previous cruise, so a lot of restrictions were in place from the beginning of our cruise.
I am so sorry that you have been sick. Praying for a speedy recovery so that you can enjoy the rest of the trip !
You are correct:
Norovirus is typically spread by ingesting small particles of fecal matter, eating contaminated food, touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching the mouth or eyes, or having direct contact with an infected person. An infected person is the most contagious when symptoms are present and within the first few days of feeling better.
Symptoms usually appear between one to two days after contracting the virus but can appear as early as 12 hours after exposure. Cases typically last between 24 and 48 hours.
Good luck.
What a complainer! He'd rather see Mamma Mia every night? And the port complaining.. I'm out.
I’m surprised they let you out of the room. There may be no one around you but I see you are touching “hugging” the rails. In every other cruise would have had you locked up in your room until virus is gone.
Oh plz
Totally agree! Don, that could be how you picked it up as well. Please don’t touch anything in the common areas if you are sick. 🤢
Get well soon Don. Bummer that you can't experience the trip the way you would like. Thanks for the report even though you're sick.
From what I'm seeing I'll stick to the midsized ships. This looks rather boring for me. I like some excitement when I'm on vacation.
Well, there seems to be something for everyone in the cruise world. 😊
I love a smaller ship, they’re much more personal. There should be some regulation on the huge ships, it’s getting ridiculous.
It sounds like a good ship Don. I like the idea of seeing the ports.
Poor Don. I feel you. Try to drink ginger ale. It might help.
I'm sorry about you not feeling good and that this experience hasn't been as good as you were hoping to have. Since you started off tired and you had quite the ordeal getting there, those factors will make things difficult body and health wise.
What a bummer! It’s never fun to get sick on a trip! Hope you feel better quickly.
Hoping you get to feeling better for the remainder of your cruise, Don. All that travel would certainly run my resistance down to catching a bug for sure. Get lots of sleep eat them there veggies my momma would've told me. Feel better and stay safe! 🌞👍
i really enjoy the small ships
My luxury cruise friend's favorite luxury one was Crystal...not sure how semi-retired (probably..now and we are less in touch) she prefers to sail at present. Maybe back to premium lines and her favorite starting was Norwegian...but for preference reasons you speak..that was perfect luxury for her..and she LOVES bridge and that is a cruise thing many like and that Crystal is perfect size for that and more in the ship offerings..obviously still not the big resort thing..big prayers Don.
Waaagh!
Sorry you got sick....it sucks. I just got back from Cancun and got the stomach virus.
Been home a week and just starting to feel better
If you think the ship is small, don't go on a river cruise. They are even smaller.
I love sailing on the small ships. Just returned from the Amazon
Feel better Don! Im so sorry this trip has been filled with challenges!
So sorry you’re not well, hope feel better soon. Your cruise sounds like the perfect cruise for me. Take care. ❤
Keeping you in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
I would never go on one of those big ships. Love the small intimate ones.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re sick. I hope you feel better soon.
With all of the traveling you have done in the last three days, you might have picked up the virus then. Hope you feel better soon.
Sending you healing thoughts Don.
Can hardly wait for your next video.
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So very sorry you are not feeling well. Hope you get better soon. Lousy when you Are sick on vacation. Love your ‘wavy’ pool. Feel better soon. 😢
I so sorry I had it for the last 4 days also. I like the smaller ships I don't need the flow rider and all that stuff that you have to pay extra for. I like the size of the Princess ships.
We just got off adventure of the seas and my husband had the Nora for 2 days. No one else in our group had it. Can't figure out where he got it. You just have to go threw it and let it work its way out. Ha ha. The cruise was very good though. We love your channel. Kathy and Roger thomson
I'm on the discovery princess to Mexico and loving every minute. I actually got picked to do the Yes, /No game but only lasted 36 seconds. Hope you feel better soon to enjoy the rest of your trip 🤞😊
Feel better soon Don. Being ill is definitely no fun. Hope your up ad exploring the ship and ports soon!😉
Whereas I don't like the huge ships with rides and mountain climbing etc.
I don't like the small ships either.
I like having a lot of space and lots of options to choose from
.Feel better, Don. 😊
We feel bad , get well quick, hope you can get to a port soon. Best Jeff & Sandy Brooklyn
Sorry to hear that you've picked up the stomach bug. Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for the overview of the ship and that fact that it's such a different experience from the larger ships (motion). That was a super helpful observation that I never thought of. Hope you're back to normal soon and can enjoy the rest of the experience!
Get well soon
Thanks for the update
I ❤ the small ships.
I only go to relax.
My favorite is The Vision of the Seas.
I dislike all the larger ships, I prefer smaller for better access to ports. When I went on a large cruise ship I do not go on the racetrack, slides etc.I have to hunt to find a peaceful place to relax.
Damm I'm so sorry Don. Hope you have a speedy recovery and can enjoy the rest of your trip!!
That's sad it's awful to be sick on vacation on a cruise.
REMINDS ME OF MONARCH OF THE SEAS 2002...MISS IT.
Hope you get better soon. We like the small ships..we travel Oceania which has small ships. We like 3000 top cruisers. Trying Mardi Grad in April. Going to River cruise in July which very small ship.
Feel better soon, Don. The small ships are more for relaxation. If I may say so, after all you have been through for this trip, it sounds like that is just what you need. I cruised on Regent once and was the only solo and POC. Someone asked me if I was the tour guide (the cruise went to Cuba.) I still enjoyed that cruise, and I found it refreshing that so many of the other passengers shared my standard for public behavior. ⛴️
I wish you would do a Oceania cruise. Maybe you have. I am on the Vista Dec. 5, 2024
I imagine coming back from the Icon & turning around to fly to Brazil with hardly any rest would make you feel bad.
So sorry you’re unwell. Get better soon
Love a smaller ship 🛳️. Hope you feel better soon.