Interesting Cruise For Photographers

I just booked the following trip on Holland America Line's Eurodam that I thought would be interesting for photographers:

Cruise Itinerary
Day/Date Port Arrive Depart
Thursday, August 19, 2010 Amsterdam, Netherlands 08:00 AM 08:00 PM
Friday, August 20, 2010 At Sea -- --
Saturday, August 21, 2010 South Queensferry, Scotland 07:00 AM --
Sunday, August 22, 2010 South Queensferry, Scotland -- 05:00 PM
Monday, August 23, 2010 Kirkwall, Scotland 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Torshavn, Faroe Islands 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 At Sea -- --
Thursday, August 26, 2010 Reykjavik, Iceland 07:00 AM 06:00 PM
Friday, August 27, 2010 At Sea -- --
Saturday, August 28, 2010 At Sea -- --
Sunday, August 29, 2010 Qaqortoq, Greenland 08:00 AM 05:00 PM
Monday, August 30, 2010 At Sea -- --
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 St Anthony, Newfoundland 08:00 AM 04:00 PM
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 St.johns,canada 10:00 AM 10:00 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2010 At Sea -- --
Friday, September 3, 2010 Sydney,canada 08:00 AM 04:00 PM
Saturday, September 4, 2010 Halifax,canada 08:00 AM 06:00 PM
Sunday, September 5, 2010 At Sea -- --
Monday, September 6, 2010 New York, New York 07:00 AM --
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I was able to get it for under $6000 for two people including airfare. It seems to have lots of good photo stops. If anyone else was interested it might be interesting to share and organize taxies to take us to different photo spots in the various ports. I am not a travel agent or professional photographer nor am I looking to make reservations for anyone (No Personal Profit Motive). I am just looking to possibly identify a like minded group to travel on this trip.

It would be good if a group of photographers wanted to go. We could no doubt gather informally and turn it into a photo adventure.

Mike Lotito

Wife & I are condsidering Iceland and Greenland for next summer. We're really not tour people though. I want to rent a sea kayak in Greenland and paddle around some glaciers one day. Otherwise, that's about it for me in a boat. I get seasick. The cruise you mentioned above has a lot of stops. That would probably let you scout out many different places. Our strategy is to concentrate more on just a couple of spots. I really want to get deep into the interior of Iceland, and see some of the Inuit towns in far northwestern Greenland. I think you've probably picked the warmest time to go. We're thinking of maybe June so there'll still be plenty of icebergs. Icebergs and cruise ship might not be a great combination.


Kent in SD

Actually interested in the scenario. Where are you flying from? What type of rooms do you have..balcony, window only, inside cabin etc. Who did you book it through....? Dave McGann

Micheal: Where can I get more info regarding the cruise? m.martyf@gmail .com Thanks!

Kent, if you want to go deep into the interior in Iceland, June may be a bit early unless you have a VERY high clearance vehicle due to high water in all the rivers and even then most roads may be closed. I went for three weeks, June 17-July 7 and only in the last few days was I able to get into the interior.

Thanks for the info. We're in the "checking it out phase" right now.


Kent in SD

Dave,

I booked an inside room the outside is only $300 more. I used the following agent:

Hailey Hoke
Sr. Travel Professional
BJ’s Travel
888.743.2735 press 1 then 35953
Monday- Friday 7a.m.-4p.m. eastern time
Customer Care Dept is open 24/7 to assist you during my off hours.

I am currently on the Queen Mary on my way to Panama.

Mike Lotito