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If you live in Australia and there is a good chance that you will be able to travel to New Zealand again, then I would do the cheaper and shorter cruise otherwise go the longer cruise. Neither will disappoint

 

 

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we are not bringing children, Solstice is slightly cheaper because its 10 day and ovation is 14 day. I have more points with RCCL but I believe Celebrity will honor the at the same level. HERES THE ITINERARIES TO CHOOSE FROM:

Sunday, February 4 Sydney, Australia6:30pmMonday, February 5 At SeaTuesday, February 6 At SeaWednesday, February 7 Bay of Islands, New Zealand9:30am6:00pmThursday, February 8 Auckland, New Zealand10:00am8:30pmFriday, February 9 Tauranga, New Zealand9:30am8:30pmSaturday, February 10 At SeaSunday, February 11 Wellington, New Zealand7:00am6:00pmMonday, February 12 Picton, New Zealand7:00am6:00pmTuesday, February 13 At SeaWednesday, February 14 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand8:00am5:00pmThursday, February 15 Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)8:00am9:00amThursday, February 15 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)11:00amNoonThursday, February 15 Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)5:00pm6:00pmFriday, February 16 At SeaSaturday, February 17 At SeaSunday, February 18 Sydney, Australia

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Monday, January 22 Sydney, Australia6:30pmTuesday, January 23 At SeaWednesday, January 24 At SeaThursday, January 25 Bay of Islands, New Zealand10:00am8:00pmFriday, January 26 Auckland, New Zealand8:00am6:00pmSaturday, January 27 Tauranga, New Zealand6:00am5:00pmSunday, January 28 At SeaMonday, January 29 Akaroa, New Zealand7:00am6:00pmTuesday, January 30 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand8:00am5:00pmWednesday, January 31 Dusky Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)Wednesday, January 31 Doubtful Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)Wednesday, January 31 Milford Sound, New Zealand (Cruising)Thursday, February 1 At SeaFriday, February 2 At SeaSaturday, February 3 Sydney, Australia6:30am

If you had a choice between Ovation and Solstice for a Australia/New Zealand cruise, which would you pick?

That's unfortunate, as the camps provide such a fun experience for the children. But clearly "you don't blame them" - not sure if that's some sort of a shot at parents who allow their children to participate in activites or not....

OF COURSE NOT!!! My point is that’s the personal choice of this particular couple. If that’s what they want to do, then I don’t blame them and we are happy to spend time with their kids. We have travelled with other friends who have used daycare & camps and their kids liked it. We have no problem either way. Just want to accommodate the friends we are traveling with. It is not my desire to use this or any other forum to take shots at anyone

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If you want the daycare/camps... I'd HIGHLY suggest Carnival. They have the only full service, no-extra fee camp for 2 year olds. They'll change diapers, etc. And the 2 and 4 should be in the same group, too. If that's a big deal for you, Carnival is the best for 2 year olds, by far. Else you'll have the option of putting the 2 year old in the baby room at an extra charge with limited capacity on Royal Caribbean. Your 2 and 4 year old will not be together on Allure.

They will not be using daycare/camp for either child. They will not leave their kids with someone they don’t know & I don’t blame them

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Can you specify the actual ages? It matters.

2 and 4

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planning a cruise with friends with kids under 6. They are deciding between Allure and Disney. Allure’s prices are better for me but I can understand why they would want Disney with young kids. Are there characters etc on the Allure that would interest their kids?

I'd like a balcony room at the aft of Oasis that has a view of water and aqua theatre. Does anyone know if 14323 has such a view?

Thank you for your assistance.

Nov 27 oasis has a ocean view balcony guarantee 600 cheaper than an outside

Is that on the rccl website or through a travel agent? I couldn't find it on the website

I've seen all three of these things mentioned on recent postings about Allure. I've never been on that class of ship & I am considering booking for the fall. Would someone like to explain these perks to me? And will I need to mortgage my house to get them?

Thank you for your kind assistance

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The balconies on oasis/allure are bigger than balconies on other ships anyway, they are deeper. We just did a midship balcony on oasis, cabin 6664 and it was a great balcony. Good views and a very good location. Close to the boardwalk, close to the elevator, close to the stairs to the promenade. We actually really enjoyed being able to go to Johnny Rockets for breakfast, being able to just walk down the stairs to the promenade and we watched the parades from deck six. It was such a perfect location we would absolutely book it again.

 

 

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Thank you for sharing this info. I recently went on Regal Princess and was very disappointed at the size of the balconies. Glad to hear they are larger on Oasis/Allure

Yikes!! That's a fabulous balcony but I don't think I'll be able to spring for a suite!

I love aft balcony cabins for the view and the larger balconies. But Allure/Oasis are totally new to me. Are there balcony rooms on either ship that have a larger balcony?

I appreciate any input you can give me. I'm planning a cruise with my 86 yr old mother and I think she will enjoy a nice balcony very much.

Thank you all for your tips. I really appreciate all of them!!

Haven't sailed on RCCL for some time. I want to take my 86 yr old mom on Allure or Oasis while she can still travel. I think she'd like the ship no matter the destination because of the shows etc.

however, I thought the prices would drop more because they are no longer the biggest etc etc. they haven't seem to come down much. I'm on a tight tight budget. Can anybody tell me when is the best time to get a good deal on one of those ships?

I appreciate your help very much

Does Allure or Oasis do a Afternoon tea?

How do you find out what groups are on your cruise? I didn't know there was a way to check

I love cruise critic. Everyone is so kind & helpful on this site. Thank you for all the info. I appreciate it very much

We are boarding the Regal Princess tomorrow for the Canada New England cruise. I'm afraid we are going to have a rough ride. I wish there was a site with a marine forecast for the areas we will be sailing through. Dang Joaquin!!!!!!

The captain just shared that we will be missing our call at Bar Harbor tomorrow due to weather.

 

Instead we will arrive @Boston tomorrow at3:30pm and will overnight there leaving at 3:30pm on Thursday.

We board on Saturday. Can you tell me how the seas have been? Has it been rough?

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Thanks for posting pics, have a great cruise.

 

 

 

New York last year on Ruby was the day bug got me that lasted months,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yours Shogun

Was it Noro or something else?

We are boarding this ship Oct 3!!! So excited!! Thanks for your review & the photos. Can you tell me which nights were formal?

What's casino rates?

How does chefs table work on Regal? Do you need to see the maitre 'd to schedule? Does anyone know the menu on Regal?

Has anyone done the Bar Harbor carriage ride in Acadia Natl Park? If so, how did you like it?