hbellman

can i take my duty free alcohol drink onboard

hazel

Hi,

I know occasionally gemini does a phuket to Phuket sail can anyone advise me how i can find out these sailing dates

hazel

mike,

love to see photos of the suites onboard gemini

thanks hazel

loved the photos mike, would like to see more. was the cruise full. and is there any chance of upgrade in cabins when onboard. also can you take your own duty free alchohol onboard or is this a no no

thanks hazel

sorry I meant the gemini not the virgo.

just wondering , does the virgo have a casino on board, and what did you think about the rooms, we have booked a window on deck 6 and this is our first cruise, we are a couple that likes lots to do

Went on this cruise for the second time last month, 23rd Nov-3rd Dec. Just thought I'd answer a couple of questions that seem to recur- Drinks are cheap, especially from an Aussie viewpoint. Cocktails on the ship were 9SGD, or 4.5 SGD during happy hour. And happy hours run continuously from about 6pm-1am or earlier, if you wander from bar to bar. The staff are really good about letting you know when it is ending too. Beers are well priced 3-6 from memory, but I am not sure about spirits. Why bother when a cocktail is so cheap?

 

Moneywise, I prefer changing in Lucky Plaza, Singapore. It seems like you can get the best rates in Asia there, and you can shop around for the best rate. It is not essential to have cash anytime on the cruise though, so you only need to change what you think you'll be spending in port.

 

For people aged 20-30, the ship it can be slightly boring if it is at lower capacity, so we went as a group of 6 and entertained ourselves. Kids will have plenty to do and they rent out playstations of some sort. The TVs also have a tiny smattering of fox channels and the 'video arcade' (2 machines) will keep them occupied for a little while. Ferrenghi beach in penang is a good place for the kids as they do jet skiing and parasailing much cheaper than back in aus. The water is nothing flash though so don't plan on swimming.

 

We took a few different shore excursions- would recommend taking the KL shopping trip if you plan on heading in. The shopping centre in the towers is closed Mondays so you can't go in, but the tour works out cheaper and easier than making your own way in (have tried both methods), especially if it is your first time to KL. HIGHLY recommend the seakayaking and cavestour in phuket- its great fun, and you can paddle yourself at the end if you choose, or just swim in the beautiful sea out there. Transfer to patong beach at night is a 50-50 proposition, taxis are just as good if you want more time, and we just had our driver meet us at a pre-arranged time (paid when we returned of course).

 

Awbeg, The elephant rides are nothing special, and I think singgapore zoo is still offering them instead. I've done both phuket tours and would say the canoeing is better value if you can find an elephant ride somewhere else.

 

Think that is about it, if anyone has any questions (esp from the perspective of a younger cruiser) feel free to ask.

was the sea canoeing organized throught he ship or when you got to phuket, and did you have plenty of time

any one doing the straits of malacca on the 30th sept next year.

hazel

just wondering what is the average age of travellers on the gemini

also told there was just two resteraunts on the gemini is this correct

thanks hazel:p

Just got off the Gemini yesterday. He is on leave till the end of the year. Talk from the crew is that Star Cruises want him to go on the Virgo to promote the Australian market but he only want to go back on the Gemini and so the saga continues.

i am going on the gemini for th first time, doing the starits of malacca. can you tell me about the ship and food and activities on board. I have booked a cabin on deck 6 any info appreciated I am so excited

hazel

Hi Everyone

 

I am taking my husband on the Strait of Malacca cruise for his 40th birthday next March and was wondering which shore excursions people have been on from this cruise and what is recommended. We have never been on a cruise before and my husband has no idea that I am planning this - can't wait!!

 

Any info would be of help :o

 

Also, is anyone else going on the March 25 cruise? If so, where are you from/ages etc???? :) :D

 

Thanks,

Ouisel

Im taking my husband on a surprise cruise for his 50th birthday.

never been on one before so am looking forward to it

I just got off the Gemini last Sunday and remember seeing a note in the room about laundry service for Thursday night. It is a one time special at I believe something like 40% discount whatever that comes to.

I have posted a question to you further down on the posts. I am new at this and did not include it in your message

sorry

hazel

hi,

we have booked acruise on the staits of Malacca at this time next year, can you tell me about the boat and what to expect also the weather and food etc, am so excited never been on a cruise before.

we have booked window on sixth deck

all info appreciated

hazel

can anyone recommend a good hotel in singapore for pre and post cruise accomodation I was thinking somewhere around clarke quey but any suggestions thanks:o

thankyou for your help

have booked a window room on sixth deck would you know if there is much difference in the cabins eg: 6011, as the cost is quite substancial

any advice please

we have booked window on sixth floor, but am now wondering for the difference in price, would we be just as happy on an inside room on the sixth floor

help with any advice have not beenon a cruise before

can you dine 24/7 on the gemini,

also looking at cabin 6014 or 6010 any one recommend either

We were on deck 6 around midships and it was a fantastic location. The Gemini bar was just up the stairs and the restaurant was just down the corridor. It was really convenient. :) Mummsie

we are doing the straits of Malaca can you give me any tips on what to do also do they have acasino on board:p

sorry last post meant deck four or deck six

I am planning my frist trip on the gemini, can anyone recommend a room on deck floor or deck 6. both have windows

please help:)