Comments on: Cruising to Nuku Hiva

By: Bus Excursions: Nine Survival Tips

Bus Excursions: Nine Survival Tips — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:41:47 +0000

[...] A cruise bus excursion gone wrong. If you’re a baby boomer who enjoys cruising, then sooner or later you’ll find yourself on a cruise bus tour where group dynamics have turned an excursion into an ordeal. Alan and I have survived a few, although most of our cruise excursions have been pleasant experiences. [...]

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:40:01 +0000

Thank for visiting, El. I've published most of the good photos. This trip occurred back when I was using a smaller point and shoot. I'm glad you enjoyed them though. As always, the photos are copyrighted.

By: El Samuel

El Samuel — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:15:59 +0000

Hey! I came across your article looking for pictures of Nuku Hiva! I must say that your writing is very captivating and enjoyable! Was wondering if you had any more pics of Nuku Hiva? I would really love to see more of this beautiful Island! Thanks!

By: bettywh

bettywh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:21:40 +0000

Donna – I looked at that Silverseas crossing for both January & October. One or both wanted 100% single supplement so nixed that idea. I am going to try to cross on both oceans next year. (Yes, I'm insane!) The Mariner crossing is March is just too cheap to pass up – $230 per diem that includes everything, even airfare. The Pacific is more iffy. I definitely plan to do Ngaire's Sydney to Auckland and want to stay on for the crossing to San Fransico. The probelm with the Pacific crossing is that painful single suppl. They are wanting 40% this time, compared to 10% in 2007. I have both legs booked right now, but the crossing might have to go due to the cost. And I still have the Clay factor to consider. 5 weeks might be a long time to leave him now. This 3 week cruise in Sept will be a good test and with most of these ports in Sept I can get back to Houston if needed. He only had 2 glitches when I did that May Xing & we have those worked out. Hoping
nothing new pops up in Sept. I am so ready to be in cool weather. Where does your friend live that loves 100 degree +. You can send her down here.

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:49:33 +0000

Betty, you'll have to hop onboard the SilverSea Spirit in October 2010 when Alan and I sail from Lisbon to Georgetown, Barbados. It's time for us to try another luxury line. Are you on an Atlantic or Pacific crossing next time?

By: bettywh

bettywh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:45:24 +0000

Been there. Yes it poured – but who really cares when you are in paradise. I agree about crossing the South Pacific – one fantastic experience. Tentatively have another crossing planned for December 2010 with stops in all new ports. Hope it works out that I can really go. Donna, how about you and Alan joining me?

By: bettywh

bettywh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:21:40 +0000

By: Donna Hull

Donna Hull — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:49:33 +0000

By: bettywh

bettywh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:24 +0000