averageblokes

On 9/23/2022 at 7:39 PM, mikeedm said:

Not staying there so can’t help you guys with any options.  Would be fun to meet up on Vision…

Sorry for delay in answering. Would be great to catch up on board.  We are in week 5 of our holiday leave NYC tonight for Barcelona to give us a couple of days there before salingback to USA.  Will catch-up on board

On 7/29/2022 at 11:39 PM, mikeedm said:

Vision is a great ship, smaller so no huge crowds, reasonably well maintained and has some relaxing spots. I did the spring TA to Barcelona on Vision and am booked on the November 4 return TA.  There’s a friendly free steam and sauna available that allows for some pleasant conversations. Any questions, just ask.

Are you staying in FORT Lauderdale after the cruise if so any recommendations on accommodation. 

On 7/29/2022 at 11:39 PM, mikeedm said:

Vision is a great ship, smaller so no huge crowds, reasonably well maintained and has some relaxing spots. I did the spring TA to Barcelona on Vision and am booked on the November 4 return TA.  There’s a friendly free steam and sauna available that allows for some pleasant conversations. Any questions, just ask.

we have booked the TA 4 nov.   We leave in just over two weeks for the USA an Mexico before flying to Europe 

On 7/2/2022 at 11:25 PM, RICHARD@SEA said:

Just as a followup guys....

 

I just had to literally at the last minute cancel a cruise due to covid concerns...

 

I booked Queen Mary 2 NYC to Boston, Halifax & Bar Harbor 1 - 8 July 2022.  I had all my documents completed & got the clearance from Cunard that I was ready to sail.  Late afternoon on 30 June I received an email from the Health director / Dr from Cunard UK that there were Covid cases onboard w Quarantines. Masks were mandatory while inside the ship at all times except when eating or drinking.  If I had any concerns I should call Cunard or my Travel agent.

 

I called the tele # from Cunard - forget about that...the travel agent wasn't aware of the email or the situation onboard QM2.  On 1 July about 11 am the Travel Agent called - I could cancel or reschedule..I opted to get a complete refund.

 

it seems w covid cases increasing in Europe(Germany, where QM2 had just stopped prior to the start of a TA from Southampton has been reported as having a high rate of  infection and this autumn it is predicted to be a very large surge in infections all over.

 

I made a personal choice not to go & feel fortunate that I will / hopefully get the refund from Cunard( Carnival stock is in the dumpster now - so hopefully they will have the cash to send me).

My point is - get insurance...

 

I was looking forward to this cruise as I waited thinking the covid situation would be better by now.

We never leave home without insurance.  Aus insurance companies now offering covid cruise insurance as an option.  Whilst expensive the only way to go.  Our insurance for the trip is

$ 3879AU

We are doing a three month holiday in North America and have just made the decision to fly from NYC  to Barcelona then hop on a Transatlantic after spending a few days in Barcelona. Looking at Vision of the Seas that leaves Barcelona 4 November 22.  The date fits in well with our travel plans but would welcome thoughts on the cruise.  Also if it would be better to book now or wait closer and get a last minute cruise price.  Booking in Australia is much more expensive than some of the online USA prices.  Becoming more common to charge Australians a higher price (i didn't think we were that bad lol).  In the past we have waited and booked and paid with a travel agent once in the USA and have been able to get USA prices. 

We arrive in the states early October do you think there will be cabins available that late?

Would love to hear your thoughts

cheers

Terry and Neil

On 8/31/2021 at 11:34 AM, averageblokes said:

 

We just changed our 

6 November 2022  NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 14 DAYS Panama New York to New Orléans

to

21-DAY CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN ENCORE

Panama Canal: Mexico & Costa Rica to Miami

from Seattle, Washington

Hope we have done the right thing  love the different ports of call   still booked on  

27 November  7 Day Bahamas CARNIVAL Legend Baltamore - Baltamore 

 

Any thoughts?

 

Still in lockdown here in Victoria Australia  so we are bored and have started booking cruises for 2022.  Have booked so far and looking at others that meet our travel plans of 12 weeks in the USA/Mexico touring and cruising.

So far;

1st week Oct 2022    puerto vallarta

Looking for a cruise   2nd week October 2022  HELP

3rd week October Seattle

6 November 2022  NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 14 DAYS Panama New York to New Orléans

Probably a week in New Orleans after this cruise

27 November  7 Day Bahamas CARNIVAL Legend Baltamore - Baltamore 

4 December until around 20 Dec (home to Aus for Christmas)   HELP need thoughts on another cruise or where to go to.

Still in lockdown here in Victoria Australia  so we are bored and have started booking cruises for 2022.  Have booked so far and looking at others that meet our travel plans of 12 weeks in the USA/Mexico touring and cruising.

So far;

1st week Oct 2022    puerto vallarta

Looking for a cruise   2nd week October 2022

3rd week October Seattle

6 November 2022  NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 14 DAYS Panama New York to New Orléans

Probably a week in New Orleans after this cruise

27 November  7 Day Bahamas CARNIVAL Legend Baltamore - Baltamore 

4 December until around 20 Dec (home to Aus for Christmas)  need thoughts on another cruise or where to go to.

Sounds good.

We fly out tomorrow morning (sat Melbourne time) to Seattle staying with friends than driving to the ship. Staying in Japan for 4 days after we berth. Our first trip to Japan as well

cheers

Neil and Terry

Will be there also.

Also spending a few days in Tokyo before flying home to Melbourne

Any other family onboard for this cruise

would love to know more and if interested would be happy to join you on one

Anyone doing this cruise

Anyone on Celebrity Millennium in 2016

Guys

we are also on the cruise from SF. Hope to see you at a FOD onboard

cheers

Neil and Terry

Agree very few kids on Celebrity. The cruises we have taken on Celebrity out of the states I cannot recall any to tell the truth. We will also be on the Century Sept SF to Sydney and would the chances of many kids onboard I think would be minimal.

Not sure if there is a thread for this cruise or not but partner and myself are booked on this cruise from San Francisco to Sydney in September 2014

Neil and Terry

Does anyone know of any ANZAC Day 2015 cruises.

Would love to hear from anyone with any knowledge

Thanks

What line is it on?

Sounds like a bargain indeed

CelebrityCentury

Have booked 24 night San Francisco to Sydney Sept 2014

$2788 USD incl taxes and Gratuities for concierge class balcony.

Booked online at USA site. In excess of $1500 cheaper than booking in Australia.

Whilst I have a USA bank account and address even though we live in Australia.

You do not have to pay the Australian quoted prices

Partner and I are on the 24 night San Fran to Sydney next September. Hope others are on board as well

Doing the Transpacific San Francisco to Sydney.

Celebrity Century September 2014

San Fran to Sydney September 2014.