messej01

Hi,

Can anyone recommend an Australian travel agent for the above cruise? 

Thanks

Hi,

My husband and I are from Australia and looking to do a Caribbean cruise to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaca for around 6 to 9 days. We don't have children and don't enjoy their company, but Virgin seems very expensive. Can anyone advise which cruises are better suited to adults and how Americans get the amazing deals that they do? Thanks Jewels

16 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

I was going to suggest Coral Expeditions also.  

Sounds great but too expensive for us

12 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

I think it is unlikely you will find such a trip. There are small-boat trips around the Fijian Islands. These might suit you.

There are plenty of them but they are mostly very expensive. The difficulty is finding a reasonably price ($500pppn) one that doesn't focus on diving.

Sorry, I couldn't find a forum group that this fitted in to. I am looking to go on a cruise around the Indonesian islands for about 7 nights (especially the hard to reach ones); it will be hubby and I, looking for mid-range in price (I need hot water and air-con). I don't really want to go on a diving boat, as after an accident I can't dive anymore and so it would make me very sad and left out - so snorkelling/sightseeing only. Is there any ships (less than 100 passengers - more like 10 would be good) that anyone can recommend? Thanks Messej01

Hi,

My husband and I are looking to do a Ponant Antarctica cruise in 2020. Ponant seems to have nice ships and good prices. Our main concern is that the cruise is bilinigual. We don't want to hear every annoucement spoken twice - boring and annoying. Also for zodiac trips are you split into English and France speaking - again so we hear everything only once.

We did a bilingual tour and as English was the 2nd language we felt ripped off, as I lot more was said in French.

Just want to sure the same thing won't happen.

Celebrity Solstice

Is all alcohol included for free or was there a cost for cocktails and drinks outside of meal times?

Hi,

My husband and I are interested in taking the 8 day cruise from Sydney to Adelaide (two days there), then Hobart and back to Sydney. The cruise is for Feb 2021.

Just wondering if anyone has tips on the best time to book - we definitely wants perks included (beverage package - yum!)?

Current balcony is $2545 and Aqua (my preference ) is $2898 ($362pppn) - seems a bit pricey to me.

also the trip would mainly be to be able to able to buy mixed cases of wine (we know we can send whole cases back from wineries but we want to buy just a couple from a lot of different ones). We the ship hold these for us?

Thanks

On 2/1/2019 at 2:59 PM, OzKiwiJJ said:

 

 

Formal tshirts would be OK but I really don't want to see hairy armpits while I'm enjoying my caviar and lobster so, I'm sorry, but singlets will have to be banned.

Men is singlets make my stomach turn - too much hair and sweat for my liking.

I'd want it to be Adults Only but the same price as say Celebrity (not Viking).

Gelato Messina would be good.

A better gym with lots of different classes

41 minutes ago, GUT2407 said:

hmmm either.

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On 3/5/2019 at 12:58 PM, lyndarra said:

Yep, I'm now down to a 13kg suitcase for up to 4-5 week tours/cruises. I only take 3 pairs of footwear - one pair for day wear and traveling, another pair of nice shoes for dinner or casual wear and and pair of sandals or thongs (weather/climate dependent). Shoes take up far too much room in luggage but they can be handy for packing socks and undies in them.

Sounds great but I need proper gym shoes and I definitely would not wear them for any other occasion other than exercising. I take nice sandals and thongs; we always dine  in the MDR for lunch and I don't feel comfortable wearing thongs (not sure if it's even allowed) - well on Celebrity anyway

On 3/5/2019 at 10:53 AM, NSWP said:

Pair of nice strides (trousers) and smart collared shirt, long or short sleeve.   I hate that word 'pants' for trousers, too Americano. No thongs please with evening wear, sorry 'flip flops.'  Thongs can be worn on Princess Cruises, but hidden from public view, please.

 

Now the Brits wear socks with their sandals, that is a no, no.

I'm 46 and I don't know anyone my age or younger that uses the terms trouser or blouse (unless it's a trouser snake). They make me think of old people clothes. Pants and tops/t-shirts are what people I know say.

I personally think polo shirts are for golf and are below smart casual - more like active wear for an elderly gentleman.

I can’t seem to find any bargains ever. I’ve subscribed to so many cruise websites and resellers and still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

I would love a premium adults only ship that isn't really expensive. I'm hoping Virgin have a ship based in Sydney.

Uniqulo has cheap stuff that is also nicer than Loews

The DFAT is more aimed at land travel but it did say you need an ESTA and other documents which sounded like a pain in the bum

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Sorry if this has been asked before but do Australians require an ESTA to visit on a cruise ship? Thanks

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Assume you’re talking about celebrity?

If so, you need to wait till the price comes down to close to what you paid, normally after final payment, then you should be able to upgrade for the difference which will be reasonable...

Thanks, I’ll definitely do that

We are booked in a concierge cabin on Mar 19. We paid about $3.5k per person.

Concierge is now showing is about $5.9k.

We wanted to go Aqua Class but there were no cabins at time of booking. Now the cabins are available but they are $7k pp

I enquired with my travel agent and for us to upgrade would be 7k. I thought we would pay the difference between the two cabins.

Is this normal?

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Has anyone seen any great deals on the above cruise (SL18T0221) that include flights to Hawaii (some OBC would be nice too)?

Prices I am seeing, without flights, are $7425 Aqua class or $6351 for a verandah.

Thanks

Hi,

My husband and I are booked on this cruise. Going ConceirgeClass as there were no Aqua cabins available.

Ideas for day trips so far; would love feedback from anyonethat has done these trips or has any other great ideas (yes I'm a very early 'planner':

Bay of Islands (Viator)

1. 6 hr Bay of Islands highlights and worm cave

2. 1 hr Paihia Scenic Circuit tour + 3 hour KerikeriDiscovery tour

Suva

1. Self guided GPS tour

2. Lunch at the renovated Grand Pacific Hotel

Lautoka

1. Oolala Island (did this last time and loved it –unsure whether to stick with what I know or try somewhere new – thoughts anyone???)

2. Tivua Island Getaway

3. South Sea Island Day Cruise

Apia Samoa

1. Looking for a tour where we can swim in a bluehole and have a nice lunch somewhere (maybe see waterfalls on the way)

Pago Pago American Samoa

1. Two Dollar Beach

Vavau (Neiafu) Tonga (Jones Travel)

1. Snorkel Vavau tour

2. Cultural land tour

Nuku 'Alofa Tonga (Viator)

1. Ultimate-Fafa-Island-Escape-Day-Trip

Thanks

Thanks that worked. Not a bad deal then.

Hi, the current prices for above, Aqua Class, are about $1466pp with no perks. Does anyone think there will be either a price reduction or perks included at a later date? I would love to go on this cruise but it is a bit expensive.

Thanks