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Galapagos Ships
We are interesting in a trip to the Galapogos Islands and are seeking
advice on what ship/s might be best. Any ideas? So far we have read about Celebrity Xpedition and Nation Geo/Lindblad. Thanks Lisa |
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The Skeptics Society has a cruise next year on the Xpedition -
we're considering it though it's expensive in comparison to other vessels that are more highly rated. I guess it's the area and exclusivity (to the Skeptics group) that makes it so costly, as well as the open bar and paid gratuities. But if we go to the Galapagos, it'll be on the Xpedition - a ship built for the region. Lisa Cubbon wrote: We are interesting in a trip to the Galapogos Islands and are seeking advice on what ship/s might be best. Any ideas? So far we have read about Celebrity Xpedition and Nation Geo/Lindblad. Thanks Lisa |
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Where can I find more information on other highly rated ships in that
area? Thanks Lisa Ike wrote: The Skeptics Society has a cruise next year on the Xpedition - we're considering it though it's expensive in comparison to other vessels that are more highly rated. I guess it's the area and exclusivity (to the Skeptics group) that makes it so costly, as well as the open bar and paid gratuities. But if we go to the Galapagos, it'll be on the Xpedition - a ship built for the region. Lisa Cubbon wrote: We are interesting in a trip to the Galapogos Islands and are seeking advice on what ship/s might be best. Any ideas? So far we have read about Celebrity Xpedition and Nation Geo/Lindblad. Thanks Lisa |
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try skyauction.com has great trips that are selling or bidding right
now goood luck, mark |
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I was comparing the cost-per-day for a given type of room.
Xpedition is Xpensive at $300 per person per day in an ocean-view room. A balcony on a HAL ship usually costs much less, even factoring in the 'free' drinks and 'prepaid' gratuities on Xpedition. Not many ships make a business of the Galapagos... your TA is the best bet for good information. Lisa Cubbon wrote: Where can I find more information on other highly rated ships in that area? Thanks Lisa |
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Thanks. Lisa
Ike wrote: I was comparing the cost-per-day for a given type of room. Xpedition is Xpensive at $300 per person per day in an ocean-view room. A balcony on a HAL ship usually costs much less, even factoring in the 'free' drinks and 'prepaid' gratuities on Xpedition. Not many ships make a business of the Galapagos... your TA is the best bet for good information. Lisa Cubbon wrote: Where can I find more information on other highly rated ships in that area? Thanks Lisa |
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Lisa Cubbon;1356076 Wrote: We are interesting in a trip to the Galapogos Islands and are seeking advice on what ship/s might be best. Any ideas? So far we have read about Celebrity Xpedition and Nation Geo/Lindblad. Thanks Lisa My favorite is the Quasar Expeditions (galapagosexpeditions.com) small yacht cruises to the Galapagos. The small ships can go where the big cruises ships can't. The yachts themselves are beautiful and historic. One was used by Princess Grace and Prince Rainer on their 1956 honeymoon. You can pick from active cruises or nature-focused cruises. You can't beat the personal attention you get. It's a -real -vacation. -- AuntJean Message origin: www.TRAVEL.com |
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