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Marsha Banks
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
My friend and I wanted to visit both Ireland and Scotland. When we discovered this tour (Best of Ireland and Scotland), we knew we'd found the right one. Each hote...
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Deborah White
Sep 2024
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So wonderful full of so many amazing sights and experiences Our trou...
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Kevin Mendenhall
Sep 2024
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It was an awesome itinerary. We accomplished seeing as ...
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Tobi Morrison
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Greg and Ivor were great. They always made sure we were safe and accounted for. Greg made sure we had plenty of restroom stops which was always very thoughtful thi...
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Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
It was the best trip ever. Greg brought so much to the enjoyment of the trip. He had downloaded music, TV comedy clips, and other information that was useful. I h...
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Virginia Brandau
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Fast paced. Windy. Very educational. Tour director cour...
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John Jones
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
We saw many wonderful things including Tattoo and a number of castles in the three countries. Most of the hotels were quality economy and were satisfactory. The bus ...
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Kathleen Riley
Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Saw a lot of things I wanted to the guide was wonderful his name was Gary and the driver was extremely a very good driver his name is malachy they where both very kn...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
It was the trip of a lifetime…..a few too many stops but were immersed in the culture.
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Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Always seeing something new everyday! 15 days moving along quickly. Free time in between.
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Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Too much time in the bus.
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Lori Witherell (Pera)
Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
You know what was the most Impressive and Wonderful part of this adventure? It was our Tour Director Deanne and our Coach drivers, Adam and Eoin. I honestly think on...
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Trusted Customer
Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
It covers much of Ireland and Scotland. We saw so much of each country.
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Arlene Quan
Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Fiona and Tom were a lot of fun. I can’t wait to take another tour with them.
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Jane Martin
Aug 2024
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Andrew was the best guide! He was engaging, knowledgable and kept the tour on time. He had no problem making sure early on that those who were not on time were impac...
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Aug 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Ireland was exceptional, especially Killarney, however we got virtually no time to explore Belfast properly... Belfast should be two days. The excursions were nice....
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What to Look for in Small-Ship Cruising Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
When researching your small-ship cruise destination and operator, read as many reviews as you can, but keep in mind that some of the reviews may not impact your own satisfaction. Given that small ships can access more remote destinations and offer more specific interest-driven activities, it is more important to get a good match than with the ocean-going mega-ships that can seem so similar.
Travelers who did not take the time to educate themselves fully on the small-ship trip they took may leave less favorable reviews. To make a good match and find the right small-ship cruise for you, pay attention to the number of guests, ratio of staff to guest, destinations visited, how much time is spent in each port, whether the itinerary is flexible, how you get ashore for excursions, what wildlife you can hope to see, what experts are onboard with you, what the best time of year for your destination is, etc.
If you want a professional take on small-ship cruising, see the Travelstride Small Ship Cruising Guide »
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