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I would think that any ship that uses US$ would accept payment via any card even a cash card and I think I saw on a recent Travel Guides programme they used a Moneyhoz cash card but not sure if it was on the cruise part

15 hours ago, reeves35 said:

Yes, a permanent placement would require AUD onboard, AU power outlets etc.  Tips and gratuities are really a formatting thing.  Carnival including P&O and Princess include it in their pricing in Australia so it is not obvious; that doesn't mean they are not charging it.  I imagine RCCL would probably use the same strategy.

 

 

Not just the daily tips I was referring to but the addition to drinks and of course using US$ kills the budget for us   IF  RC  changes to use the3 same criteria as the Carnival australia format then I would be happy to cruise with them

3 hours ago, reeves35 said:

If ever there was an opportunity for RCCL to properly enter the Australian market, this is it.  There will be a number of loyal P&O customers who don't want to move to Carnival but currently have no other choice.  Will it happen?, probably not.

Not unless that use AUD  and get rid of tips

5 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

The saga continues! 

 

Last night I decided to have lamb for dinner and wanted to try one of the shirazes. Unfortunately they have run out of two, possibly three, of the shirazes leaving only an expensive one which is not one I particularly like. 

 

I was just about to settle for the McLaren Vale Stump Jump GSM (which we like) when the sommelier decided to "help". I ended up with a glass of the Premier package Cotes Du Rhone at no extra charge. 

 

They probably wish they could chuck me overboard but probably won't while we're paying extra for wines by the bottle! 🤔😯🤣

On the world 2023  they ran out of rose and shiraz    why do they not pack more as they are popular

On 5/26/2024 at 9:45 AM, CountessCookie said:

The idea of bed bugs and the possibility of bringing them home terrifies me. I've never encountered any, but still always check and take precautions.

 

I'm doing a week trip to Sydney soon and my sister plans to take her own pillow and blanket to the hotel. I would never do that for fear of bed bugs coming home.

Just a memory a good neighbour went to the Ballieric Islands and brought home cockroaches (which we did not have in our area in England)  She had to throw away her suitcases as they warned her about eggs having been laid in the seams

Sorry you had that bad experience Corrine   I have never had this on a cruise but years ago 1959  we went to Switzerland and I was badly bitten by bedbugs there and the tour guide took me to a doctor as I had them near my eyes   They took forever to go away but I am very allergic to bites

Hope your skin has recovered but do not let it put you off cruising for ever  it offers great sites and places  (and people)

Thanks for your input everyone  I did not get much choice of cabins but hope during the night it will be a quiet space  lol

Does anyone know what this space is for  behind L233   hope it is not deck chair storage or similar

From the last post does this mean we have to use this aPP  for Princess as well

57 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

Print it out, blank out the account number, then take a photo of it. 

How silly of  me  of course!!!!  Thanks  Yvonne

Thanks everyone   I hate apps and do not use them or my mobile for any financial activities  What a bummer!!    Not even sure how to get the proof document to my phone

Is this a new requirement as normally I attach proof to an e mail and send it to the cruise company and usually get the credit within 1 to 4 days   What is this stockperks thing?

Happy Peaceful and safe time to everyone  Enjoy life  

The visa is linked to your passport  do not worry  We have been using this system for our returning visa her4e3 for 20 years  no problems  even when changing renewing passports

10 hours ago, arxcards said:

And their next door neighbour is ❓

sewage farm

On 2/15/2024 at 2:22 PM, Aus Traveller said:

When you visit Dravuni, make sure you pop into the school where you will be welcomed. It is for the younger children only. The older children spend the school week on a nearby island where the school can accommodate more grades. We usually take some school supplies and children's books for the school.

Evon Last time we took goodies for the school  it was holiday time so closed but the cleaner let us in and t5pook us to a room to leave the stuff   IT was packed to the ceiling with bags and backpacks which had not been unloaded   They obviously get a lot of presents - perhaps more than needed and there are other islands now that need assistance 

31 minutes ago, Relaxing Robbies said:

The Classic Soda package does not include coffee or hot chocolate. They do sell a Zero Alcohol package that also includes coffees but that is ridiculously expensive.

Yes I was not sure which is why I said IF 

I  believe coffee is included in that package and if I am correct then it is worth getting   Their free coffee is  Urg................

Not just Princess  Any Carnival Cruise Line owned company using AUD on board and cruising from This area does not have gratuities nor grats added to their drinks

Happy Greetings to all Australians   Have a great day and weekend

Thank you all for your prompt replies   I have passed them on and hope he manages it

Asking for an Australian friend who is taking a repositioning cruise on P&O at end February  Singapore to Sydney

P&O have advised them that they need a visa BEFORE THEY EMBARK  I know that Indonesia will give you one on arrival but the message from P&O appears to say  No visa before you get on the ship  you will not be allowed to embark.

My friend has tried to get the visa (approx $50) pp on line and got all the way through the application but it asked for FULL address of place they will stay in Indonesia.  He tried the ships name but it would not accept this.

I am sure someone else has had this problem and solved it   (I suggested the name of the land agent at the first stop but not sure about this)Please can you advise what you or anyone you know did for this problem     I could not help as being a Brit I do not need a visa.  Thanks in advance

2 hours ago, arxcards said:

It was announced last March, when Crown Princess was announced as coming to Australia. A shame she is leaving, but she was built for cruising either side of the Panama.

Princess think that the experience of the old canal is better for views etc than the new boring one

27 minutes ago, Tranquility Base said:

26 Sept - 17 Oct.

Yes we were advised by a senior officer on the Royal this week that after re fit she will go back to her original schedule using the OLD Panama canal and doing itineries around that 

1 hour ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

That's why we always went to the Good Spirits bar for coffee but, of course, you can't get food there.

Yes we knew they were the best from day one as all the senior officers went there for their coffee