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Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
It was an amazing itinerary! I enjoyed the variety of activities and places we went to see. I felt like I really saw the best of Ireland and Scotland and also had th...
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Donna Kesterson
Sep 2024
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Would have liked to have seen Cliffs of Mohr, and inside Stirling Castle. I would skip Isle of Skye and spend more time in Smaller towns. Remind American visitors ...
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Mary Bales
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
Kate, our tour director, was excellent. The knowledge of these countries and their histories was excellent. Kate was very organized and kept us on schedule. Mark, ou...
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Sep 2024
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You cover a lot ground and see so much! Our tour guide Emma and all the local gu...
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Sep 2024
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Tell them there is an emphasis on alcohol and to be prepared to b...
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Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
We had already filled in a survey!!!. Our tour director, Greg and coach driver Ivor made it! So much fun and comaraderie along with so much historic info, as we tr...
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Deborah White
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
So wonderful full of so many amazing sights and experiences Our trou...
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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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Kevin Mendenhall
Sep 2024
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Best of Ireland and Scotland
It was an awesome itinerary. We accomplished seeing as ...
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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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Sep 2024
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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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Tobi Morrison
Sep 2024
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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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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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Aug 2024
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Always seeing something new everyday! 15 days moving along quickly. Free time in between.
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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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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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