2015 sail dates?

[sweetlovin']

Just curious as to why? We did Tallinn in 2010 and got off the ship expecting the worst (I know we're horrible but it was former Eastern Europe bloc country- we were expecting dark alleys, secret mafia hits, one wrong turn and you end up never seen again). Instead it was unbelievably charming, beautiful and open. We had booked a DCL excursion with the need for extreme safety and ended up leaving halfway through the walking tour because we wanted to explore and felt very comfortable (we had a 2 year old and my 60 ish mother with us too).

I know there is a dark side to Estonia, like every major city, but the tourist spots appeared safer than a lot of the Carribbean ports. It's one of our favorite ports of all time.

I was just curious though as everyone has different impressions and maybe a sword was hanging over our heads unknowingly.

Thanks to Calfan's videos I have a couple of child that is dying to see Santa's summer home.

 

[klepton]

I'm curious if anyone knows, but I was looking at an RCCL Nordic cruise that included a sea day cruising the arctic circle. Is that pretty typical of nordic cruises? Does snyone know the likelihood that DCL would do this is well?

 

[AquaDame]

I wish, purely selfishly, that they were cruising a ever so much later as well since we were planning on finally going to Oktoberfest in Munich in 2015. Even if we hit up the last cruise they do that year 11 days between disembarking and getting to Munich is too long to wait! Oh, if only there was ONE MORE WEEK! And it was somehow that Norway Fjords one of course...

 

[Tink1987]

Just curious as to why? We did Tallinn in 2010 and got off the ship expecting the worst (I know we're horrible but it was former Eastern Europe bloc country- we were expecting dark alleys, secret mafia hits, one wrong turn and you end up never seen again). Instead it was unbelievably charming, beautiful and open. We had booked a DCL excursion with the need for extreme safety and ended up leaving halfway through the walking tour because we wanted to explore and felt very comfortable (we had a 2 year old and my 60 ish mother with us too). I know there is a dark side to Estonia, like every major city, but the tourist spots appeared safer than a lot of the Carribbean ports. It's one of our favorite ports of all time. I was just curious though as everyone has different impressions and maybe a sword was hanging over our heads unknowingly.

Sorry I actually meant if the ship went to Helsinki not Tallinn. From the UK I can fly to Helsinki cheaply on frequent services, not so much to Tallinn. I am excited to see Tallinn exactly for the reasons you described so much so that I would consider not booking a DCL cruise I have been praying for and going with another line if they didn't go to Tallinn

 

[woody73]

. . . We did Tallinn in 2010
. . . it was unbelievably charming, beautiful and open.
. . . It's one of our favorite ports of all time.

. . . I am excited to see Tallinn exactly for the reasons you described

We visited Tallinn in 2010 and were delighted with it's charming character. We explored on our own and felt safe the entire time.

It was such a contrast from St Petersburg (where tours are mandatory, and our guide pointed out pickpockets. The pickpockets "worked" the busy tourist sites by walking up right behind tour groups as if to listen in.)

Woody

 

[denise]

When we did the Baltic in 2010 St. Petersburg was a favorite stop. Two days was not enough. Another Diser and I hired a private guide for the two days. We gave them a list of what we wanted to see and we saw it all!!! The most beautiful weather too.
On our return I was taking a photography class and my teacher asked if I had photoshopped the blue skies in my photos...lol...I had not..She said she had been to all the same places and never saw a blue sky..

The time in Sweden was TOO short. Wish we had more time there...

Berlin was indeed an adventure with the train not being able to pick us up and about 500+ arriving to the ship 2-3+ hours late!!!

So looking forward to the announcement about Europe but also hoping for Hawaii in the mix somewhere!!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

When we did the Baltic in 2010 St. Petersburg was a favorite stop. Two days was not enough. Another Diser and I hired a private guide for the two days. We gave them a list of what we wanted to see and we saw it all!!! The most beautiful weather too.
On our return I was taking a photography class and my teacher asked if I had photoshopped the blue skies in my photos...lol...I had not..She said she had been to all the same places and never saw a blue sky..

The time in Sweden was TOO short. Wish we had more time there...

Berlin was indeed an adventure with the train not being able to pick us up and about 500+ arriving to the ship 2-3+ hours late!!!

So looking forward to the announcement about Europe but also hoping for Hawaii in the mix somewhere!!

I also enjoyed St Petersburg a great stop we out do much in on two days and we went with private guides, as well as the Hermitage and the palaces we went on the hydrofoil, we went shopping and we went on their underground railway.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Just curious as to why? We did Tallinn in 2010 and got off the ship expecting the worst (I know we're horrible but it was former Eastern Europe bloc country- we were expecting dark alleys, secret mafia hits, one wrong turn and you end up never seen again). Instead it was unbelievably charming, beautiful and open. We had booked a DCL excursion with the need for extreme safety and ended up leaving halfway through the walking tour because we wanted to explore and felt very comfortable (we had a 2 year old and my 60 ish mother with us too).

I know there is a dark side to Estonia, like every major city, but the tourist spots appeared safer than a lot of the Carribbean ports. It's one of our favorite ports of all time.

I was just curious though as everyone has different impressions and maybe a sword was hanging over our heads unknowingly.

I also loved Tallinn we went around the town with a DCL CM and had a great time, this was a great port of call.

 

[JoyB-UK]

We visited Tallinn in 2010 and were delighted with it's charming character. We explored on our own and felt safe the entire time.

It was such a contrast from St Petersburg (where tours are mandatory, and our guide pointed out pickpockets. The pickpockets "worked" the busy tourist sites by walking up right behind tour groups as if to listen in.)

Woody

It was the same for us with St Petersburg, we never felt comfortable, it wasn't very welcoming and despite the guide going on about being careful about pickpockets two people had there wallets stolen.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

It was the same for us with St Petersburg, we never felt comfortable, it wasn't very welcoming and despite the guide going on about being careful about pickpockets two people had there wallets stolen.

I think that's why it's better for a private tour four of us with a guide close by so less chance of any issue, more fast moving and less of a target and the pickpockets most likely know we have a Russian with us.

 

[denise]

we never felt unsafe in any of the ports...St. Petersburg was perfect...we went to the museums as most did but we were able to specify what we wanted.
Being Greek Orthodox we wanted to see Orthodox Churches. I could have had many more hours in each church we visited. It seemed by the time I came back down to earth after entering and taking it all in and started taking pictures it was time to leave...

The only time we have ever felt uncomfortable was in Barcelona when we witnessed a purse snatch. It was so quick and sly we didn't see it happen only the local girl freaking out when her purse was gone. The snatcher walked by 10 of us seated for lunch too....we were always warned not to let our bags or purses hang from chairs or sit on the floor....always keep them in your lap...that along made us very uncomfortable..always on the outlook for the bad guy!

 

[wilma-bride]

I know that nobody knows for definite but do you think there will be a chance that DCL will do more Panama Canal cruises in 2015? DH and I are desperate to do it but this year's dates just don't work for us.

 

[woody73]

I think that's why it's better for a private tour four of us with a guide close by . . .

I agree. Our private tour guide watched over us like a hawk.

. . . St. Petersburg was perfect...we went to the museums as most did but we were able to specify what we wanted.

We also requested specific additional sites, and visited all of them along with the main sites. Our guide even added additional experiences that she thought we might like, like visiting an Orthodox Church to see a service in progress.

. . . The only time we have ever felt uncomfortable was in Barcelona when we witnessed a purse snatch. It was so quick and sly we didn't see it happen only the local girl freaking out when her purse was gone . . .

Scary! In Paris, we witnessed a purse snatching in a Metro station. Now that will get your heart racing.

Woody

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I know that nobody knows for definite but do you think there will be a chance that DCL will do more Panama Canal cruises in 2015? DH and I are desperate to do it but this year's dates just don't work for us.

As the Wonder should be going to Alaska hopefully yes one each way.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I agree. Our private tour guide watched over us like a hawk.


We also requested specific additional sites, and visited all of them along with the main sites. Our guide even added additional experiences that she thought we might like, like visiting an Orthodox Church to see a service in progress.


Scary! In Paris, we witnessed a purse snatching in a Metro station. Now that will get your heart racing.

Woody

Yes whilst unplanned she took us to a local church as well as the big ones and we turned up as a Wedding came out.

 

[ksloane]

I know that nobody knows for definite but do you think there will be a chance that DCL will do more Panama Canal cruises in 2015? DH and I are desperate to do it but this year's dates just don't work for us.

That's my dream cruise....just have to wait until I retire as they are always during the school year.

 

[woody73]

Yes whilst unplanned she took us to a local church as well as the big ones and we turned up as a Wedding came out.

I would have loved to have seen that.

Woody

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I would have loved to have seen that.

Woody

It was good rice throwing and lots of people there we were just directly on time, wasn't planned she added it at the last moment as we were always prompt everywhere.

 

[woody73]

It was good rice throwing and lots of people there we were just directly on time, wasn't planned she added it at the last moment as we were always prompt everywhere.

Brilliant!

Woody

 

[100AcreWood]

I'm waiting for Fall 2015 dates too. I have a question though. We're sailing this October. If I book a cruise on opening day, but the 10% off is actually a better deal can I book onboard and cancel the first one I booked when I get home? I would think it would be cheaper opening day but I'm not sure?