This might be cool! (cheap, vacations, europe)

[Dude111]

Geek Cruises

I havent ever really been on a cruise but these look interesting!

Actually learning something on a cruise! (Probably wont go on one though )

[annerk]

Not with this company, but I've taken two cruises with enrichment programs and am taking another with an enrichment emphasis next year. I'm not one to just languish by a pool on vacation, I like to have some mental stimulation and learn something--but in a fun and low key way.

Thanks for sharing!

[Dude111]

No problem my friend,it does look interesting... I just think if your ON A CRUISE,the last thing you would want to do is something OTHER THAN RELAX!

[annerk]

Originally Posted by Dude111

No problem my friend,it does look interesting... I just think if your ON A CRUISE,the last thing you would want to do is something OTHER THAN RELAX!

My favorite cruises go to Europe--port days in incredible, historic cities every day. There's not much time for anything but sightseeing.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

I haven't been on one, but occasionally a very large professional group I participate in takes a cruise and holds a bunch of seminars and classes during the cruise. Meet your internet friends and learn something useful, all while taking a rather cheap vacation.

Sounds good to me. It's even tax deductible; even better.

[annerk]

Unfortunately not all cruises are cheap vacations, and perhaps more than any other type of travel, you really get what you pay for when it comes to cruising.

[LargeKingCat]

Looked at Nat Geo cruises, and they are fully educational, non luxurious, and Very Expensive. Probably worth the $$ Though

[annerk]

Originally Posted by LargeKingCat

Looked at Nat Geo cruises, and they are fully educational, non luxurious, and Very Expensive. Probably worth the $$ Though

I prefer luxury and education. Well worth the money.

I haven't sailed with National Geographic/Lindblad, but it's my understanding that some of their ships are so-so while others would fall into the ultra-premium category.

[Jezer]

For some the way to relax is to learn about something.

I have just come back from a cruise and about the only time I went on the sun decks was early in the morning to photograph going into port.

I did wander through them a couple of times when they were busy and I would find them anything but relaxing.

Each to their own, but I would enjoy something like those cruises.

[Dude111]

Originally Posted by annerk

My favorite cruises go to Europe--port days in incredible, historic cities every day. There's not much time for anything but sightseeing.

No I reckon not......... I dunno if I would feel comfortable (safe,etc) being @ sea for any length of time.....