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Thats really pleasing to hear as really like the Radiance class of ship size, the new ships are getting too big and just are not what I believe is a true cruise ship.

Hmm that's interesting seeing they are under the Carnival umbrella. Will have to wait and see then.

Cunard should also be on that list too as we received OBC through the carnival shareholder?

Never thought about staying in Yokohama before cruise as planned Tokyo, did you find Yokohama less busy and the evening dinner cruise in Tokyo was that a tour or just buy a ticket please?

Thank you, I couldn't find the first one so thought it had not gone through, didn't know about the follow button which I have now uploaded.

Thought I had started a topic, however unable to find it, just wondering if anyone know the prices of the drinks onboard, trying to work out if the drink package is with it please?

Just wondering if anyone knows the prices of drinks on Celebrity Edge please, trying to work out whether it is worth drink package?

We have the NAB Visa Platinum debit card which comes with travel insurance, it costs $10 month, which we think cheap considering it covers travel insurance with an excess of $75 for domestic travel and $400 excess for international travel, they have also increased the age from76 to 81, so happy, which takes affect from November this year.

NAB also give Credit Card travel insurance proof, we had it done on a cruise we did this year that went to Fiji.

We have used a company called Jims Shuttle for years, he is very reliable, 0402 529 279.

They are a great idea, we are looking at flying to Tokyo and cruising back to Australia. They are usually good value for money too. Go for it.

I knew i didn't cover pre existing medical conditions, as we don't have any at this stage. Surprised about Norfolk Island as when I rang them they sent me a letter for New Caledonia. NAB do cover cancellations.

We have the NAB platinum visa debit card and are doing as much travel as we can afford, before husband turns 76. Works for us and saves a lot of money in regards to travel insurance.

Maybe if Princess had some decent wine that they didn't charge an arm and leg then people would not need to bring wine onboard, even if you buy the package the choice of wine is terrible. I wonder who picks the wine for the ships??

Thank you for info, did you stay in Kyoto at all?

First time cruising out of Yokohama next September on the Diamond Princess, trying to work out best area for accommodation on Tokyo, as we plan to stay in Tokyo for either 3 or 4 nights, not 100% sure how long we need at the moment and also how to get from Tokyo to Yokohama for cruise any assistance great appreciated.

We emailed for a few cruises and got a response within a week, all OBC applied for Princess, Cunard and P&O Australia, no problems.

Hi Hank, We will be going on a cruise from Sydney to Japan finishing in Yokohama, notice you have travelled to Japan before, we have booked the Quintessa Hotel Comic which is 14.8 kms from central Tokyo, do you have any recommendations on accommodation as you have been there before, we are looking at staying 3 nights before flying back to Australia. (we have done a lot of travelling and I have booked independent tours and accommodation, however, Japan I am having a bit of a challenge navigating it all).

Have you booked any accommodation in Tokyo as yet, we are arriving on a cruise ship next April and the accommodation and areas is quite overwhelming in respect of where to stay and some hotels are very very expensive?

Looks like Gavin Peer (Pear) is the current captain on the Coral Princess?

Is Princess considering building some smaller ships like the size of Coral Princess, Sapphire Princess, they are an ideal size and still have the wonderful traditional cruising feel, these newer ships, are becoming building blocks rather than cruise ships. Tea/Coffee making facilities in cabin would be great for Australia, other cruise lines supply Elite: I'm not sure why you took away the free minutes for wifi, I found it really great for overseas. Found the minutes we got enough for us. The new set up is very expensive. Have Princess thought about doing virtual inside cabins, we were on one with a competitor cruise line and it was great?

We just recently came of the Queen Elizabeth ship, and have cruised with P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Princess. We had an obstructed oceanview cabin on deck 4, great location. We have also just completed 2 P&O cruises, the P&O cruises entertainment onboard was great, food average, Queen Elizabeth, food was lovely, cabin steward fantastic. Entertainment was great. I would say the Queen Elizabeth is more layback, however, they have guest speakers on board, the afternoon tea and also if you feel athletic, chair aerobics, line dancing, zumba gold, all inclusive. The dress code is more strict on formal nights whereby if you want to go into a restaurant, you will need a tie and jacket, other evenings, slacks and polo shirt is fine. They also now have anytime dining which we enjoyed too. If you have any other questions happy to answer to the best of my ability.

We had a mini suite, this cruise we will have an oceanview.

We were on Pacific explorer for 3 nights in December and really enjoyed the ship, our cabin was lovely, we are going back on her end of March for 4 nights.

o.k. thank you that's a shame.