Cruising into 2018
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Happy 2018, Happy #TravelTuesday and welcome to #CruiseChat! Wish a Happy New Year to our mascot @CaptainBirdie if you’ve joined us today!

.@CaptainBirdie and I hope you had a joyous holiday season and a happy new year. We’re excited to kick off 2018 with you at #CruiseChat!

Before we get started today, a bit of housekeeping: For 2018, #CruiseChat will occur every other Tuesday at 2 pm ET… https://t.co/2CHUlnk4H8

We may have other special event chats as developments warrant, but you can look forward to a chat at least twice a… https://t.co/eVdxYUqY6M

Now, let’s kick of 2018 by looking ahead to your cruise plans for this year. Ready? Set? Let’s #CruiseChat!

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels @CaptainBirdie Happy new year @CaptainBirdie #CruiseChat

Q1: What #cruise vacations do you have planned for 2018? Bonus points if you have more than 1. Tag the line(s)! Wha… https://t.co/Wl7Lnla6b4

Q1: What #cruise vacations do you have planned for 2018? Bonus points if you have more than 1. Tag the line(s)! Wha… https://t.co/sCjCniIl4V

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels #cruisechat A1 no cruises planned but a huge 3 week cross country vacation to yellowstone with the family!

replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A1: I haven't planned any cruise yet, but I will definitely try to do at least one in this year! #CruiseChat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A1: Nothing yet. Did 2 last year w @HALcruises and @PrincessCruises Maybe will do a river cruise th… https://t.co/YVhdh2rMuT

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels Looking forward to some fun in the Bahamas.#cruisechat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A1. none yet but I've always wanted to take a Disney cruise! #CruiseChat
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A1: We have 2 scheduled 2018 Jan & Aug. Both on @CelebrityCruise #CruiseChat

A1: we’re booked on @CruiseNorwegian Bliss in October- can wait to race those go karts. #cruisechat


Q2: Which new ship coming in 2018 are you most looking forward to? Why? https://t.co/aVIhHEesJC #CruiseChat

Q2: Which new ship coming in 2018 are you most looking forward to? Why? https://t.co/vA7xNYs92t #CruiseChat

RT @SimonTravels: Q2: Which new ship coming in 2018 are you most looking forward to? Why? https://t.co/vA7xNYs92t #CruiseChat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels I’m booked on the carnival Horizon for January 2019.#cruisechat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels #cruisechat A2 Symphony of the Seas, It just sounds elegant!

replying to @SimonTravels
@SimonTravels A2. Celebrity edge its huge and I'm sure there is PLENTY to explore!
#CruiseChat

A2: Curious to see how @CelebrityCruise #Edge wows with Magic Carpet and other transformative spaces. #CruiseChat

Q3: What #cruise trends do you think will develop in 2018? Here are some predictions from the @CruiselineTalk… https://t.co/vApZySlwde

Q3: What #cruise trends do you think will develop in 2018? Here are some predictions from the @CruiselineTalk… https://t.co/3wJ7jxMPbV

A3: I'm still waiting for my lazy river. Wonder if service charges/gratuities will become "included" with some line… https://t.co/kXb5VBMhVB

replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie @CruiselineTalk It will be interesting to see how much the technology will advance. Plus free drinks… https://t.co/5ULdp45imJ

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels @CruiselineTalk A3: At some point, I think and hope there will be more family-friendly river cruises.… https://t.co/V7tEOaEI1s

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels @CruiselineTalk A3. Honestly I'm not sure but I'm looking forward to it! Always up for trying something new #CruiseChat
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie @CruiselineTalk A3: Being a pessimist. Cruise lines finding more and more ways to nickle and dime pa… https://t.co/MSdIrWYiAe

Q4: What #cruise do you WISH you could book in 2018? What would it take to make it a reality? More money? More time? Or? #CruiseChat

Q4: What #cruise do you WISH you could book in 2018? What would it take to make it a reality? More money? More time? Or? #CruiseChat

A4: @WindstarCruises to Tahiti and her islands is on the "dream list" and requires a solid budget. #cruisechat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels I would like a 14 day cruise to Hawaii from either San Francisco or Long Beach. I just Neto find the time.#Cruisechat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels #CruiseChat A4 Canadian Maritimes, all of the above plus someone who is willing to watch the kids!

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A4. A disney or a hawaiian cruise! It would take more money and time off of work and school to make it happen #CruiseChat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels A4: I'm looking at one that goes from London to Barcelona - but I need to talk my husband into it! #CruiseChat
replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A4: Would love to cruise around the UK. Need more money and more time off. #cruisechat

replying to @CaptainBirdie @CaptainBirdie A4: I would like to do an Antarctica cruise. Money and accessibility are the obstacles #cruisechat

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels Q2 Symphony of the Seas because it looks really nice #CruiseChat

Q5: #CruiseChat Photo Memory Break: Share you fave photo from your previous #cruise travels. Be sure to tag the line

Q5: #CruiseChat Photo Memory Break: Share you fave photo from your previous #cruise travels. Be sure to tag the line

RT @SimonTravels: Q5: #CruiseChat Photo Memory Break: Share you fave photo from your previous #cruise travels. Be sure to tag the line

replying to @SimonTravels @SimonTravels Q4 a cruise up the Pacific coast, would need more money to make it happen #CruiseChat

A5: this one in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica stands out from our @PrincessCruises partial transit, Panama Canal.… https://t.co/M1UkIkey69

A5: I can’t choose just one - the new #aguaclara locks with @PrincessCruises #cruisechat


Q6: The 2018 World Cruises are already setting sail. Would you do one? Are 120 days at sea too much, not enough or… https://t.co/eySHPIG6qh