Nov 9, 2000

My wife and I just completed a trip to the Galapagos islands on board the
Galapagos Explorer II (formerly the Renaissance III).  We had a great
time - the uislands were wonderful and the cruise ship was elegant.  One
thing bothered us - we were told when we came on board that nothing - not
even toilet paper could be flushed down the toilets - it would clog the
syetm.  There were signs iin the bathroom of every room to the same
effect.  A pail with a plastic liner was present next to the bowl in
every room for depositing the used toilet paper........this was, to say
the least, VERY UNPLEASANT!!!!  Is the ship really that poorly built?  Or
is there something else going on........I am very reluctant to ever go on
another ship of this class (all the Renaissance ships in particular) if
the waste disposal system is really that poor.  Can you help clarify this
question???  Thankl you - Bob and Sue W.