Jewels of The British Isles ?

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30th September 2022, 21:43
tixntox

Jewels of The British Isles ?

Jewels?

https://www.iglucruise.com/seabourn-...r-2023_c287055

Jewels? Really? Great Yarmouth, Falmouth, Fishguard???

from £7706.00 ! Really!!!
30th September 2022, 21:45
number2

Quote:

Originally Posted by tixntox

Jewels?

https://www.iglucruise.com/seabourn-...r-2023_c287055

Jewels? Really? Great Yarmouth, Falmouth, Fishguard???

from £7706.00 ! Really!!!

I'll pass...
30th September 2022, 21:46
Rod

And they missed out Hull!
30th September 2022, 22:36
Chinnock

“Clutching at Pearls” more like.
30th September 2022, 22:47
Franky Four Fingers

They’ve also missed out Weston super-mare.
1st October 2022, 08:27
ralphy

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Originally Posted by Franky Four Fingers

They’ve also missed out Weston super-mare.

Be grateful for small mercies.

R
1st October 2022, 09:01
Passenger

They missed out Skegness.:mrgreenskull:
1st October 2022, 09:06
manganr

..and Margate.
1st October 2022, 09:23
Thewatchbloke

....not forgetting Jaywick Sands.
1st October 2022, 09:27
mjc1216

And the Jewel of the North... Blackpool
1st October 2022, 09:45
bloater

The only reason they stop at Portland is because of the cheap mooring fees.
The place is a sh..hole
1st October 2022, 09:45
Franky Four Fingers

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjc1216

And the Jewel of the North... Blackpool

shouldn't that be stool
1st October 2022, 09:45
blackal

Oban and Ullapool are pretty nice.................
1st October 2022, 10:04
mjc1216

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Originally Posted by blackal

Oban and Ullapool are pretty nice.................

Only in Oban a few weeks ago and thought it was very nice.

https://i.postimg.cc/Pq3pmpM7/IMG-20...425523-HDR.jpg
1st October 2022, 10:50
xellos99

Jewels or places where they can stop to refuel lol
1st October 2022, 10:54
hilly10

Surprised that Rhyl and Llandudno are not on the list
1st October 2022, 11:00
unclealec

To be fair, it wouldn't be a bad tour for anyone totally new to the British Isles - but definitely not the list I would come up with were I asked to suggest Jewels.

I can enjoy myself anywhere in the British Isles if I haven't been there before - yes, even Hull. The old part is surprisingly sccenic and fascinating.
1st October 2022, 12:29
johny

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackal

Oban and Ullapool are pretty nice.................

I agree.
1st October 2022, 12:34
snowman

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Originally Posted by bloater

The only reason they stop at Portland is because of the cheap mooring fees.
The place is a sh..hole

There are some lovely views from the top.

Castletown is a total dive, though :biggrin:

I think most of these locations are ports with excursions to 'nicer' places.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvAZK5KePQ8

M
1st October 2022, 14:48
Davidd

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Originally Posted by hilly10

Surprised that Rhyl and Llandudno are not on the list

Was just about to post Rhyl. To be fair it does make Llandudno look like a jewel
1st October 2022, 16:31
Mj2k

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Originally Posted by Davidd

Was just about to post Rhyl. To be fair it does make Llandudno look like a jewel

I remember years ago when I was living in Chester, we went to Rhyl to watch Roy Chubby Brown about 22 years ago.

The show and the pubs before was one hell of an eye opener & spent most of the time dropping the ends of words in some attempt to hide a posh southern accent!

We never returned.
1st October 2022, 16:33
Davidd

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Originally Posted by Mj2k

I remember years ago when I was living in Chester, we went to Rhyl to watch Roy Chubby Brown about 22 years ago.

The show and the pubs before was one hell of an eye opener & spent most of the time dropping the ends of words in some attempt to hide a posh southern accent!

We never returned.

Count your blessings you got out alive!
1st October 2022, 17:31
mart broad

Can hardly flog a cruise called “ the kazi’s of the British Isles”
1st October 2022, 22:27
Tatters

I don’t know about Falmouth harbour itself, but the surrounding creeks and countryside are beautiful.
2nd October 2022, 00:05
oldoakknives

After being on 'Butlins afloat' you'd probably be glad to have a break in those places. Sounds like a floating working mens club.
2nd October 2022, 07:59
Griswold

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Originally Posted by mart broad

Can hardly flog a cruise called “ the kazi’s of the British Isles”

They could if it stopped at Grimsby. :devilish:
2nd October 2022, 08:19
bobc

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Originally Posted by Griswold

They could if it stopped at Grimsby. :devilish:

If you think Grimsby is "grim" try "Mingingham" just up the estuary.
2nd October 2022, 09:44
mart broad

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Originally Posted by oldoakknives

After being on 'Butlins afloat' you'd probably be glad to have a break in those places. Sounds like a floating working mens club.

Not at those prices not a working man’s club more like one of those gentleman’s clubs.Seabourn cruises are a high end product aimed on this occasion at the overseas market.
2nd October 2022, 09:58
ALindsay

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Originally Posted by bloater

The only reason they stop at Portland is because of the cheap mooring fees.
The place is a sh..hole

Can’t agree with that. There’s plenty to do and see inc. bird life and amazing views of Chesil beach. But, each to his own I guess

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2nd October 2022, 11:27
Mj2k

Quote:

Originally Posted by mart broad

Not at those prices not a working man’s club more like one of those gentleman’s clubs.Seabourn cruises are a high end product aimed on this occasion at the overseas market.

The poor, gullible sods buying into this jewels dream! But I suppose if you believe that a cruise and quick stops in different ports / countries shows you all you need to know about a place, then let people spend and be happy.
2nd October 2022, 13:57
snowman

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Originally Posted by ALindsay

Can’t agree with that. There’s plenty to do and see inc. bird life and amazing views of Chesil beach. But, each to his own I guess

Yeah, lots to do (I dive there a lot), but the towns are still sh*tholes.

Sadly, Weymouth isn't much better away from the old harbour these days.

Dorchester's still pleasant.

M
2nd October 2022, 14:53
johny

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Originally Posted by bobc

If you think Grimsby is "grim" try "Mingingham" just up the estuary.

lol
2nd October 2022, 16:49
Davidd

Surprised nobody’s suggested Scunthorpe…
2nd October 2022, 16:56
blackal

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobc

If you think Grimsby is "grim" try "Mingingham" just up the estuary.

Grimsby and Las Vegas - the two places in the world, where you can pay for sex................. with chips. :nevreness:

Imingham was always known in seafaring circles - as MingMing.
2nd October 2022, 18:34
oldoakknives

Quote:

Originally Posted by mart broad

Not at those prices not a working man’s club more like one of those gentleman’s clubs.Seabourn cruises are a high end product aimed on this occasion at the overseas market.

Ah I see. Out of my league then. :icon_biggrin:

https://i.postimg.cc/W3QCpq8Z/Screen...t-18-31-41.png
4th October 2022, 16:09
monogroover

If only Seaton Carew had a cruise ship terminal.
4th October 2022, 17:13
johny

Do they moor at Wigan Pier on this particular cruise?
4th October 2022, 17:50
Watchmanuk4

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Originally Posted by Franky Four Fingers

They’ve also missed out Weston super-mare.

Cruise ship wouldn’t be able to dock there, could perhaps get a minivan from Avonmouth.
4th October 2022, 18:44
Michael 38

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Originally Posted by monogroover

If only Seaton Carew had a cruise ship terminal.

They used to have a canoe
4th October 2022, 18:51
jwg663

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Originally Posted by mart broad

...Seabourn cruises are a high end product aimed on this occasion at the overseas market.

I note that they dock at Greenock.

Passengers could opt for the bus trip to Glasgow to the Argyll Arcade for some bling-bling or get a taxi over to Port Glasgow & buy an £8k flat.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_BUY
4th October 2022, 18:54
mjc1216

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Originally Posted by oldoakknives

Ah I see. Out of my league then. :icon_biggrin:

https://i.postimg.cc/W3QCpq8Z/Screen...t-18-31-41.png

Evertime i see that i think of Skyman...wonder if he is booked on the cruise...:encouragement:
5th October 2022, 09:56
Brian

Obviously their marketing manager used to be an estate agent -

£550 per night - you could get a decent hotel for that and be able to go out and walk around without the threat of being keel hauled.

B
5th October 2022, 10:30
number2

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwg663

I note that they dock at Greenock.

Passengers could opt for the bus trip to Glasgow to the Argyll Arcade for some bling-bling or get a taxi over to Port Glasgow & buy an £8k flat.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...hannel=RES_BUY

Tempting ^
5th October 2022, 13:30
oldoakknives

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Obviously their marketing manager used to be an estate agent -

£550 per night - you could get a decent hotel for that and be able to go out and walk around without the threat of being keel hauled.

B

I didn't realise they had proper entertainment, perhaps worth it after all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjc1216

Evertime i see that i think of Skyman...wonder if he is booked on the cruise...:encouragement:

LOL.
6th October 2022, 00:40
murkeywaters

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Originally Posted by Watchmanuk4

Cruise ship wouldn’t be able to dock there, could perhaps get a minivan from Avonmouth.

There are regular cruises from Avonmouth, makes a difference seeing a ship full of people rather than cargo go up and down the channel..

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